Tunisia

Tunisia

Exoticism on Europe's doorstep

North Africa's smallest country is an excellent gateway for those who have not yet traveled south of the Mediterranean.

From Djerba to Hamamet and from Carthage to Tataouine, Tunisia has been a constant and popular seaside and cultural destination for decades. But to rediscover the soul of this close-knit country, you need to lose yourself in its medinas and in the heart of its villages, soaking up the scents of spices and mint that take you by surprise at the turn of an alley. Pushing beyond the great salt lake - the Chott El Djerid - towards the dunes of its magnificent desert, stopping in the shade of the date palms of its oases and tasting the peaceful life of these long-isolated populations.

Ideal for

Seaside holidays, water sports, diving, golf, shopping, cultural activities, cookery courses.

Did you know?

That the Bardo Museum (Tunis) houses the world's largest collection of Roman mosaics.

The must-haves

Stop off in Tunis and the neighboring blue-and-white village of Sidi bou Saïd, perched on a balcony above the Mediterranean. Sit on a terrace with a cup of mint tea.
Head to Tataouine to discover the multi-storey clay granaries (ksour). Buildings that inspired the Star Wars saga. Preferably in March, during the Saharan ksour festival. Take your adventure to other film sets lost in the desert.
Discover the ancient Roman cities of Bulla Regia and Dougga: Bulla Regia and Dougga, or the amphitheater of El Jem, the largest in North Africa.
Relax on the country's most beautiful beaches, in Monastir or Djerba.
Push on to the edge of the Great Eastern Erg, where a miraculous water table offers some of the most beautiful oases in the Sahara: Tozeur, followed by Nefta. And don't forget Chebika, higher up.

Between us

It is advisable to take off your shoes when entering a house with a carpeted floor.
Whether in the souk or in private homes, never be in a hurry: here, we like to take our time over a glass of tea, and it's not a good idea to slip away too quickly.
Tunisians love polite phrases and use them regularly. Don't mistake this for pure flattery.
Smoking chicha is a Tunisian tradition, but much more harmful (high tar and nicotine content) than a simple cigarette.
Tunisia does not change the time and lives all year round at GMT +1 (our winter time).

When to go?

Almost all year round. The summer months can be torrid, especially in the interior. If possible, opt for the shoulder seasons, such as May and June or September and October. December and January can be a little rainy.

Packing

Lightweight clothing in natural materials, sandals and closed-toe shoes for desert outings. You'll also need a woollen jacket for the evenings and a scarf to protect you from the wind. A hat or cap for warm days. In winter, a few warmer items will be welcome.

When to go?

Climate Tunisia - Tunis

Rainy day: 5

November

Climate :

Rated 5 out of 5

T° : 21

Rainy day: 6

December

Climate :

Rated 3 out of 5

Exoticism on Europe's doorstep

Ideal for

Did you know?

The must-haves

Between us

When to go?

Packing

When to go?

January

T° : 16

Rainy day: 9

February

T° : 17

Rainy day: 9

March

T° : 20

Rainy day: 9

April

T° : 22

Rainy day: 4

May

T° : 26

Rainy day: 4

June

T° : 31

Rainy day: 1

July

T° : 34

Rainy day: 1

August

T° : 34

Rainy day: 2

September

T° : 31

Rainy day: 5

October

T° : 27

Rainy day: 5

November

T° : 21

Rainy day: 6

December

T° : 17

Rainy day: 9

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