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Hotel Sidi Driss, Matmata (Lars Homestead interior)
The underground troglodyte hotel is the interior of Luke's boyhood home; the set dressing is still in place.
39 km · about 45 min drive
Gabès Governorate, Tunisia · Africa
Gabès sits on the route: 10 minutes from Chenini Nahal, 39km from Hotel Sidi Driss, Matmata (Lars Homestead interior).
Gabès is a city located in Gabès Governorate, Tunisia. With a population of 110,075, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Gabès sits in Tunisia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Tunis time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gabès to your route.
Gabès ( GAH-bess, UK also GAH-biss; Arabic: قابس, romanized: Qābis; Tunisian Arabic: ڨابس, romanized: Gābis, pronounced [ˈɡɛːbɪs] ), is the capital of the Gabès Governorate in Tunisia. Situated on the coast of the Gulf of Gabès, the city has a population of 167,863, making it the 6th largest city in Tunisia. LocatedRead more
327 km southeast of Tunis and 113 km from Sfax, Gabès lies at the delta of the Wadi Qabis, which originates 10 kilometers upstream at Ras al-Oued and serves as its primary water source.
Historically, the town was a Carthaginian settlement known as Tacapae before falling under Roman control. It was later ruined during the 7th-century Arab invasion but was recovered by Sidi Boulbaba, a revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a patron of the town. Although it experienced decline under the Ottomans, Gabès saw significant growth under French rule from 1881 to 1955, with the development of key infrastructure, including a railway, road network, and port. During World War II, the city served as the headquarters for Germany's Afrika Korps until British and French forces retook it in 1943.
Today, Gabès is a thriving commercial hub and oasis, with industries spanning fishing, agriculture, textiles, cement, brick manufacturing, and petrochemicals. Tourism also contributes to its economy, making it an important center in southern Tunisia.
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Gabès is located in Gabès Governorate, Tunisia, Africa. The coordinates are 33.8815 latitude, 10.0982 longitude.
Gabès has a population of approximately 110,075 people, making it a city in Tunisia.
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The underground troglodyte hotel is the interior of Luke's boyhood home; the set dressing is still in place.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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