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Gabes

Tunisian town

87km

33.883310.1

Sfax

Tunisian town

88km

34.733310.7667

Tataouine

Tunisian town

92km

32.933310.45

Matmata

Tunisian town

104km

33.542638899.96680556

El Jem

Tunisian town

140km

35.310.7167

Mahdia

Tunisian town

158km

35.511.066667
Sights (7)

Houmt El Souk

Tunisian town

8.5km

33.8666666710.85

Ksar Ouled Soltane

Built in the 15th century, the ksar (fortified granary) is one of the best of its kind left. It stands on a hilltop, which protected it from invaders. The Ksar Ouled Soltaine gained fame as the slave quarters where Anakin Skywalker lived in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.

101km

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Matmata, Tunisia

Tunisian town

104km

33.542638899.96680556

Chenini

Another gorgeous abandoned hilltop village topped with a ksar, but you will find large tour groups visiting with you. There is an excellent restaurant for lunch (if you have a car, drive to Douiret early and then end up at Chenini for lunch). Camionettes leave from Tataouine early, look for a taxi, or try to sign up for a 4WD tour (ask at your hotel).

106km

32.9102777810.26222222

Douiret

An abandoned Berber town perched on a hillside, about 20 km from Tataouine. The ksar on the hilltop is visible for miles. Almost no one goes there, but the ruins are in good condition and make for an excellent exploration. A tiny part of the village is still occupied (a mosque and a few houses). Best to have your own transport, though you can try convincing a camionnette to go out of its way to drop you. Hitching a ride is the only way back. Refreshments are available at the site.

108km

32.8666666710.28333333

El Djem Archaeological Museum

It has a large selection of mosaics and one restored Roman Villa, which has all the mosaics in place and gives a real feel for their style of living. Adjoining this is the rest of this area of Roman Thysdrus, with the streets and floor plans laid out over a large area showing the variations to the house and villa plan.

139km

35.2897222210.70472222

Amphitheatre of El Jem

The amphitheater dominates the modern town, and was also featured in several scenes of the film Gladiator. The amphitheater is best seen at dawn or sunset, and this is also the best time for taking photographs. While the grounds may be closed during sunrise or sunset, photographs of the site from the surrounding streets are certainly possible.

139km

35.2963888910.70694444
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Someday we will visit Djerba or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Djerba

Djerba is an island in south Tunisia with beautiful sandy beaches and beautiful, peaceful and silent countryside. One from the best ecological destinations in the World, this island preserves its traditions and its unique architectural theme.

Most tourism is focused on the largest city, Houmt Souk, where the Borj El Kebir castle is located.

Djerba is an island in the Gulf of Gabès in the Mediterranean Sea. Its largest city is Houmt Souk on the northern coast of the island, with a population of around 65,000.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

15.9°C8.9
Precipitation: 28.5 mm

Feb

17.5°C9.2
Precipitation: 20.5 mm

Mar

19.5°C11
Precipitation: 19 mm

Apr

22°C13.4
Precipitation: 13.3 mm

May

25.5°C16.4
Precipitation: 5.1 mm

Jun

28.6°C19.7
Precipitation: 1.2 mm

Jul

31.9°C21.9
Precipitation: 0.8 mm

Aug

32.3°C22.9
Precipitation: 3.3 mm

Sep

29.9°C21.6
Precipitation: 19.8 mm

Oct

26°C18.2
Precipitation: 53.5 mm

Nov

21.3°C13.7
Precipitation: 33.8 mm

Dec

17.1°C10.2
Precipitation: 35.8 mm
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