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At the top of the steps you have to climb the rock a little further - but make the effort its well worth it for the views in any direction(pics 1 and 2). Even at this height there were purple flowers in the rock which added a lovely splash of colour to the scene. (Pic 3) Notice towards the top of the rock the statue of a mountain goat. (Pic 4 and 5)
Updated Feb 3, 2007
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I hate to have to cover the same ground twice - and some of those rocks were a little dodge, glad I had my trekki sandals on , so even though it was quite hot by now the only option was to climb the steps near the pool to go up and over the hill and back down to the village. The round trip takes about 40 mins if including stopping at the falls for pics etc...so it doesn't take too long and was a good chance to stretch those legs out too before getting back into our land cruisers.
Wonderful views all around to enjoy.
Updated Apr 5, 2006
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Well the views were mesmerising but we had to reluctantly head back to the village. To do this you have to climb up to a narrow rock pass - very narrow and glad I hadn't had lunch yet! (pic 1) Squeeze through this gap and head back down to the village below you (pic 2) - good views too from here and really glad to have made the effort for it. If you are able make the round trip - I don't think any particular way is better - they each have their ups and downs!
Updated Apr 4, 2006
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This is the old village of Chebika - the souhtermost of 3 mountain villages near the Algerian border. As you can see ffrom the pic is mostly stone ruins, being abandoned after a serious flood in 1969. Locals have mainly moved to a new village lower down but some eke a living out of the tourists with the souvenit stalls and cafe and also still try to cultivate their gardens. In the first pic you can see the other side of that that narrow rockI i squeezed through and the stone ruins below
Written Apr 4, 2006
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From the village there are steps down to a path alongside the stream which leads to the spring, pool (not too exciting) and the waterfall...this is the easiest way to view it - although there is some dodging of the trade sellars, other tourists and slippy rocks so take care.
Written Apr 4, 2006
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Ok its a bit of a tourist hotspot on the Sahara tour but after seeing so much arid rock and sand it was so refeshing to see a waterfall (even a little one such as the one here) and the greenery of an oasis - mainly palm trees, in a rock gorge. Chebika is not far from the Algerian border - their Atlas mountains can be seen in the distance.
Written Apr 4, 2006
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Favorite thing: The old settlement of Chebika, deserted nowadays, is situated right next to the water spring which give life to the palm trees and local people. This people here live in the extreme life conditions with the daily temperature which rises over 50 C degrees, and yet no rooftops on the houses. There must be a reson why but I didnt find it out:
Updated May 5, 2008
Just a short stop here on our Sahara trip but I really enjoyed our time here and our walk around this mountain village and oasis so I hope you enjoy this little page too.
Definetely the most beautiful landscapes I have seen in whole of Tunisia. Wild beauty of the mountains, dry countryside and sudden palm tree greenery makes an unbeliveable mixture. First time in my......
Golden sand and rocks, a perfect blue sky and the tall, slim silhouettes of the palm trees: this is Chebika when you approach it from Chott El Jerid or Chott el Gharsa. Close to the algerian border,...
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