Aïn Draham & Cork Oak Forest
عين دراهم / Aïn Draham
A mountain town at about 800 meters in the Kroumirie hills, its red-tiled roofs half hidden among cork oak and pine trees. It is a rare forest summer retreat in Tunisia.
Aïn Draham lies about 25 km south of Tabarka in the Kroumirie Mountains, at an elevation of roughly 800 meters. It was founded as a mountain summer resort during the French colonial period. Its red-tiled houses have the look of a European mountain village, and light snow falls occasionally in winter. Around it lies one of the largest cork oak forests in North Africa, where you can hike and birdwatch along forest paths. Stacks of cork, wooden carvings, mushrooms, and honey sold by locals line the roads. The drive from Tabarka along the mountain road takes about 40 minutes, with many bends, so be careful in foggy weather.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Beni M'Tir Dam & Lake
- Hammam Bourguiba
- Tabarka Marina & Beach
- Tabarka Coral Reef Diving
- Les Aiguilles
- Genoese Fort of Tabarka
- Chemtou (Simitthus) Archaeological Site & Museum
- El Feidja National Park