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Matmata, Tunisia

Tunisian town

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Ksar Ghilane

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

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Houmt El Souk

Tunisian town

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Douz

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Matmata

Matmata is a village in the south of Tunisia, famous for its troglodyte (cave) dwellings. Scenes from a number of Star Wars movies were filmed here.

It was not generally known until 1969 that there were regular settlements in this area besides wandering nomadic tribes.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

15°C5
Precipitation: 11 mm

Feb

20°C7
Precipitation: 27 mm

Mar

25°C9
Precipitation: 45 mm

Apr

30°C13
Precipitation: 8 mm

May

35°C16
Precipitation: 6 mm

Jun

41°C20
Precipitation: 11 mm

Jul

43°C24
Precipitation: 1 mm

Aug

41°C21
Precipitation: 3 mm

Sep

37°C18
Precipitation: 15 mm

Oct

31°C15
Precipitation: 8 mm

Nov

23°C10
Precipitation: 14 mm

Dec

16°C6
Precipitation: 34 mm
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