Gabès, Administrative governorate in southeastern Tunisia.
Gabès is an administrative region in southeastern Tunisia with a Mediterranean coast, desert zones, and agricultural lands. The region includes multiple delegations and municipalities, with the city of Gabès serving as its administrative center.
The region was established as an administrative division following Tunisia's independence from France in 1956. Since then, it has remained an important part of Tunisia's governance structure.
The markets in the main towns showcase local craftspeople selling metalwork, carved items, and woven textiles made by hand. You can watch artisans at work and see how traditional skills pass down through families.
The region is best explored from the city of Gabès, which serves as the main hub for accessing different municipalities. The best time to visit is during the cooler months from October to April.
The region houses one of the world's oldest continuously used palm garden systems with thousands of date palms. This irrigation system has enabled farming in this otherwise dry area for millennia.
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