Hôtel Sidi Driss (Sidi Idriss), Matmata is a heritage property in Matmata, Gabès Governorate, Tunisia seen on screen in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977), Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002).
Location: Matmata, Gabès Governorate, Tunisia
Verified facts
- Located in Matmata, Gabès Governorate
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11671, SRC-11411 - Appeared in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (movie, 1977)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11671, SRC-11411 - Appeared in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (movie, 2002)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11671, SRC-11419, SRC-12525
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11411 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Star-Wars-4-A-New-Hope.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11419 — https://www.uniqhotels.com/hotel-sidi-driss-star-wars/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11671 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmata,_Tunisia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12525 — Smithsonian Magazine — Star Wars Tunisia Film Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones filmed?
Hôtel Sidi Driss (Sidi Idriss), Matmata, in Matmata, Gabès Governorate, is a real-world filming location used for Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. This property has also appeared on screen in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.
Where was Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope filmed?
Hôtel Sidi Driss (Sidi Idriss), Matmata, in Matmata, Gabès Governorate, is a real-world filming location used for Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. This property has also appeared on screen in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.
Where is Hôtel Sidi Driss (Sidi Idriss), Matmata located?
Hôtel Sidi Driss (Sidi Idriss), Matmata is located in Matmata, Gabès Governorate.