Ghomrassen
غمراسن
A Berber town built against cliffs, its rock faces pierced with cave dwellings. The town is known for its fried pastries and traditional bread bakeries.
Ghomrassen lies about 25 km north of Tataouine, wedged between two cliffs. Old cave dwellings and granaries are carved into the upper cliff faces, and some can be reached by small paths for a visit. The town is known for its distinctive 'frigassé' fried pastries and traditional bread bakeries, and many pastry chefs across Tunisia trained here. Ruins of a fortress sit on the hills nearby, and the town is often visited together with Ksar Hadada, about 5 km north. Roads in the area are good, so you can drive or hire a car. Plan to spend 1-2 hours.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ksar Hadada
- Guermessa
- Mosque of the Seven Sleepers
- Chenini
- Tataouine Market
- Ksar Ouled Debbab
- Ksar Beni Barka
- Douiret