a town in northern Tunisia located about
20 km from the capital, Tunis
Named for a religious figure who lived
there, Abu Said al-Baji, it was previously
called Jabal el-Menar). The town itself is a
tourist attraction and is known for its
extensive use of blue and white.
One of Tunisia’s most popular holiday
resorts, Sousse effortlessly blends resort
comforts with historic highlights -
combining the best of both worlds. There
are many cultural sightseeing draws,
making it the country's number one spot
for a holiday. While the luxury hotels
lining the beach-side suburb of Port el
Kantaoui provide all the sun and sand
bliss, the Medinadistrict in Sousse's
centre has more than enough tourist
attractions to keep culture-vultures happy.
It's no wonder this ancient seaside town
continues to charm all those who visit.
Monastir is an ancient city dating from
Phonecian times. It includes an
impressive Ribat and the Mausoleum
of Bourguiba, both of which have been
closed for repair since the earthquake
of 2013.
Bustling Sfax is one of Tunisia's major
commercial centers and the country's
second largest city. Although it doesn't
is a town located on the north east of Djerba.
have the sandy attractions of other
Tunisian towns, Sfax is ripe for
sightseeing and is a great place to take in
local Tunisian culture with a beautiful
walled Medina area to explore. It's
also a good base for day trips with
the unique architecture
Djerba is a small island in
south Tunisia with white sandy beaches
and whitewashed domed houses. The
Djerban people are culturally distinct from
This is a typical market where you can
mainland Tunisians and preserve many of
find all kinds of souvenirs both from Laid back little Mahdia is an old fashioned
their traditions and unique architecture. The
Tunisia and more local ones. Souk is a and charming town with an unhurried air.
medina in Houmt Souk is particularly
must visit if you are on Jerba , it’s a With its lanes full of whitewashed houses and
pleasant and a cheap place to stay for
great place to feel traditional vibes, see cafes teetering along the rocky cliff edge, this
relatively hassle-free shopping and eating.
and smell local products is a place to relax and kickback for a few
The best time to visit Djerba and enjoy the days, enjoy the fresh sea air, and wind down
sun and the sea is the summer, from June while watching local life unfold.
to September.
Pass under the great arches of the Bab el Bhar
(the Port de France) and you’ll see both sides
to this fascinating capital: the French side and
the Maghreb side. And on the latter side of
town; the African side, things take a turn for
the arabesque.
Thanks to its beaches it is a popular
destination for swimming and water
Perched on he coast of the mediterranean sea, sports. It is the first tourist destination
Sousse is a glistening town on the east coast of in Tunisia. It is located in the south east
tunisia, located about 150km south of the of the northern peninsula of Cap Bon in
capital With a long history dating back as far as the Governorate of Nabeul, on the
northern edge of the Gulf of
the 11th century, Sousse has huge appeal for
Hammamet.
tourrists, it was founded by the Phoenicians in
the 11th century and has been fought over by It is particularly known for jasmine, and
this is how the tourist resort
the Romans, arabs and europeans. This
of Yasmine Hammamet got its name. All
colourful history, and a vibrant culture make over Hammamet, souvenirs made of
sousse a must visit destination for everyone- jasmine can be found.
whether you want to laze about on the beach, Around Hammamet, all kinds of
or immerse yourself in history immigrant towns/suburbs are being
built as immigrants from the southern
part of the country come to find work.
As a popular destination for tourists, it
brings a lot of money to Tunisia.
