They live underground? Exploring the Matmata caves [including the Star Wars Hotel – Sidi Driss]
18th Jan 2026In the last episode, I ran a 50km ultramarathon in the Tunisian Desert, so I needed some rest and relaxation. For that, I headed to the mountainous Matmata region in southern Tunisia. I sampled the local food and visited many examples of troglodyte homes – dwellings carved into rock by the Berbers.
And make sure you watch if you’re a Star Wars fan, as I also check out the Sidi Driss Hotel – scene of the Lars Homestead in Star Wars episodes II, III and IV!

