Lézard rouge, Tourist train in Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia
The Lézard Rouge train travels through Selja Gorges, offering a 43-kilometer railway journey between Metlaoui and Redeyef in southern Tunisia.
Built between 1911 and 1926 by Dyle-Bacalan workshops in France, this train served as transportation for the Bey of Tunis during the French protectorate period.
The train features six connected carriages, including an original beylical wagon that reflects the transportation methods of Tunisian rulers in the early 20th century.
Tickets cost 25 Dinars for adults and 12.5 Dinars for children between 2 and 12 years old, with reservations available through telephone or email.
The railway track, initially constructed for phosphate mining transportation, now carries tourists through mountain tunnels and geological formations in the region.
Location: Gafsa Governorate
GPS coordinates: 34.33330,8.36670
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:41
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