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Matmata

Tunisian town

34km

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Djerba

island in Tunisia

87km

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Sfax

Tunisian town

107km

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Jebil National Park

a large Saharan National Park with impressive dunes and rock formations

147km

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Tozeur

Tunisian town

218km

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Sights (10)

Matmata, Tunisia

Tunisian town

34km

33.542638899.96680556

Houmt El Souk

Tunisian town

83km

33.8666666710.85

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).

92km

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.

96km

32.8666666710.28333333

Ksar Ghilane

on the edge of the sand desert, the saharan oasis known for its hot spring and old roman fort

98km

32.9833339.6375

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.

111km

32.78849210.515037

Douz

Tunisian town

126km

33.459.01666667

Mosque of Three Doors

mosque in Tunisia

139km

35.403710.061

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.

145km

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.

145km

35.2963888910.70694444
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Someday we will visit Gabes 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!

Gabes

Gabès is in the Gulf of Gabès, along the Tunisian coast, and the last stop for the railway line heading south. For most tourists, you will pass through Gabès on the way to another city.

Gabès is one of the biggest industrial cities in Tunisia. Most industries are chemical oriented, this is why the city offers one of the best chemistry degrees in Africa from the University of Gabès. The main industries are:

  • Cement
  • Chemical products
  • Brick Factories
  • Oil refinery

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

16.5°C7.5
Precipitation: 24.3 mm

Feb

18.1°C8.4
Precipitation: 19.4 mm

Mar

19.7°C10.4
Precipitation: 23.2 mm

Apr

21.8°C13.6
Precipitation: 12.7 mm

May

24.6°C16.9
Precipitation: 6.8 mm

Jun

27.3°C20.7
Precipitation: 3 mm

Jul

30.6°C22.6
Precipitation: 0.7 mm

Aug

31.3°C23.5
Precipitation: 1.1 mm

Sep

29.5°C21.7
Precipitation: 22.8 mm

Oct

26°C17.4
Precipitation: 44.1 mm

Nov

21.5°C12.1
Precipitation: 31.5 mm

Dec

17.5°C8.4
Precipitation: 33.3 mm
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