Tataouine

Tataouine lies in the dry country of southeastern Tunisia, near the hills and fortified granaries of the Dahar. Villages such as Chenini occupy ridges above the plains, with vaulted storage rooms protecting grain and other produce. The ksour served communities who farmed and moved their herds through the region. Rocky heights, dry valleys and the approaches to the Sahara give the country around Tataouine its distinctive character.