Tunisia

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Tunisia is a North African country, it covers an area of 163.000 km². Despite of its limited area, Tunisia is a country of contrast: 1350 km of coast and beaches, 25.000 km² of sandy desert separated with its famous lake of Chott el Djerid, a salt lake surrounded by palms and sand dunes.

The archaeological remains that we find today in Tunisia confirm its rich and varied history and that it was an attractive area of interest to many cultures and civilizations that have left their mark until nowadays: Berbers, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Muslims, Italians, Spanish, Turkish and French.

Tunisia has a population of almost 11.000.000 living from 3 primordial activities:

• Agriculture: (wheat, olives, citrus, fish, and dates)
• Tourism
• Commerce and services

• Public holidays

  • January 1st: New Year’s Day
  • January 14th: Revolution day
  • February 5th: Prophet’s Anniversary (changeable)
  • March 20th: Independence Day
  • April 9th: Martyrs Day
  • May 1st: Labor Day
  • July 25th: Republic Day
  • August 19th: Aid El Fitr (end of Ramadan – changeable)
  • October 26th: Aid El Idhha (feast of sacrifice – changeable)
  • November 15th: Hejiri (Islamic New Year)

• Top things to do

  • Bardo Museum (the most known in the world by its collection of Roman Mosaics)
  • Carthage Ruins
  • Sidi Bou Said
  • Medina of Tunis Capital
  • Mosque of Kairouan
  • Dougga Ruins (ancient Roman city, UNESCO)
  • Port El Kantaoui (attractive Harbour)
  • Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem
  • Trogloditic Habitations of Matmata
  • Palms and Deserts of Douz

• Getting there

  Climate
  Temperate in the north, with mild rainy winters and hot, dry summers. The south of the country is desert. The terrain in the north is mountainous, which, moving south, gives way to a hot, dry central plain. The south is semiarid, and merges into the Sahara.

  Language
  Arabic is the official language, and Tunisian Arabic, known as Derja, is the local, vernacular variety of Arabic and is used by the public. There is also a small minority of speakers of Shelha, a Berber language. Due to the former French occupation all Tunisians speak French.

  Religion
  The constitution declares Islam as the official state religion and requires the President to be Muslim. Aside from the president, Tunisians enjoy a significant degree of religious freedom, a right enshrined and protected in its constitution, which guarantees the freedom to practice one's religion.

  Currrency
  Tunisian dinar (TND). It’s illegal to import or export dinars and they are not accepted in the duty-free shops at Tunis Airport. Major credit cards such as Visa, American Express and MasterCard are widely accepted at big shops, tourist hotels, car-rental agencies and banks.

  Visas
  Nationals of most Western European countries can stay in Tunisia for up to three months without a visa. Americans, Canadians, Germans and Japanese can stay up to four months. Other nationalities have to apply for a visa before travel.

  No vaccination required.

• Did you know...?

  • The Sahel, a broadening coastal plain along Tunisia's eastern Mediterranean coast, is among the world's premier areas of olive cultivation.
  • “La régente de Carthage” is one of the most famous books that had a big influence on Tunisians short before the revolution, it describes all kind of corruption and hided realities made by the first lady and her family during Ben Ali’s regime.
  • Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa and the smallest in North Africa.
  • The amphitheatre of El Djem was the second biggest in the Roman Empire.
  • The Great Mosque of Kairouan has the oldest standing minaret in the world.
  • Famous films made in Tunisia: Star Wars, Monty Python’s Life of Brian, The English Patient.

• Trips, Tours & Activities

  Our services are varied:

  • Long-term Tours
  • Short-term Tours
  • Excursions of: 2 days, 1 day and ½ day duration

• Accommodation

  • Iberostar Hotels & Resorts (Djerba, Hammamet, Mahdia, Sousse, Zarzis)
  • RIU Hotels & Resorts (Djerba, Hammamet, Mahdia, Port El Kantaoui)
  • Hotel Le Paradis in Hammamet
  • Hotel Le Royal in Hammamet
  • Hotel Al Hambra Thalassa in Hammamet

• Transfers

  We offer transfers from and to all Tunisian airports and hotels, our transfers can be private or collective.

• Meetings and events

  Festivals and Events in Tunisia are marked by celebrations, cheer, and revelry. Tunisia is a land of rich Islamic heritage and the legacy of the ancient times have made the country a tourist destination for all. On your tours you can see the various aspects of the culture of Tunisia. Experience the vibrant traditions during your stay. Ensure that you stay in the country during the festivals and events in Tunisia to see the exuberance and charm.

• What we recommended

  • Restaurant Dar El Jeld in Tunis
  • Restaurant Bella Marina in Hammamet
  • Restaurant Chez Achour in Hammamet
  • Restaurant Le Voilier in Hammamet
  • Restaurant La Dorade in Port El Kantaoui
  • Restaurant Mediterranée in Port El Kantaoui
  • Restaurant La Marmite in Sousse
  • Shopping : Inside the Medina’s of all cities

• Special events

  Tunisia has many events all throughout the year which introduces you to the culture and traditions of different regions of the country. From historical to contemporary, from musical to arts and from international to national, Tunisia has many festivals which are celebrated with great pomp and show. In the Tunisian festival, you get to know the true life-style of the country-people. Get yourself involved into the colours of Tunisia by participating in these various festivals by shaking your legs or having a sip of tea.

  The festivals in Tunisia which are inspired from harvesting, fishing or arrival of any season show the true colour of the country. The social and cultural Tunisian life can be best experienced by participating in these festivals along with the natives.

  Tunisians celebrate every festival merrily. Even a small village in Tunisia rejoices in any kind of local festival related to harvesting, fishing or arrival of any season. The cultural heritage of Tunisia is best reflected in these various festivals. The visitors are also warmly invited to participate in these festivals and are given the opportunity to enjoy some dance movements or share a cup a tea with the natives.

  Attending the festivals of Tunisia can help you in exploring the social and cultural life of the country. Some of the festivals that you can be a part of are:

  • Festival of Mediterranean guitar – Tunis (February)
  • Festival International of instrumental music – Tunis – (February)
  • Festival of Tunisian Music – Tunis (March)
  • Festival Matmata – Matmata (March)
  • A Capella international music festival – Tunis – (April)
  • Tozeur tradicional Festival of musical theatre – Tozeur – (April/ May)
  • Festival Oriljazz (April)
  • Festival "Tozeur, oriental, African" (April)
  • Festival international of spring- Sbeitla (April)
  • festival of Arabic poetry – Tozeur – (April)
  • Festival of Jazz in Carthage – Gammarth (April)
  • Coregrafic summit of dance in Carthage – Tunis (May)
  • Khamsa holidays & Dance – Tunis (June)
  • E-Fest festival of Music & electronic culture – Tunis (June)
  • International Festival of Jazz – Tabarka (June/ July)
  • Falconry Festival – Hauaria (June)
  • Festival of plastic arts – Mahres, Sfax (June/ August)
  • Festival International of traditional Arabic music – Jenduba (July)
  • Tabarka Jazz festival Kebili music- Tabarka (July)
  • International Festival of Music Symfonica de El-Jem – Nabel (July/ August)
  • International Festival of Dance in Hammamet – theatre y música – Hammamet (July/ August)
  • Yasmine Hammame tFestival – Hammamet (July)
  • Hourse Festival – Sidi Bouzid Meknassy (July)
  • Festival International of Carthage – Tunis (July/ August)
  • Festival International of Hammamet – Hammamet (July/ August)
  • Festival International of Susa – Susa – (July/ August)
  • Ulysse Festival – Djerba (July/ August)
  • Festival International of Testur Music Maluf Testour, Béja (July)
  • Festival International of Bizerte – Bizerta – (July/ August)
  • Festival International of Dugga – Dugga (July/ August)
  • Festival of Carthage Byrsa – art – Carthage – (July/ September)
  • Medina festival – dance & Music – Tunis – (August/ September)
  • Marsa by night- Marsa, Tunis (August/ September)
  • Musical October Festival of Carthage – Tunis – (October)
  • Musiqat, International Festival of music – Bu Sidi Said (October)
  • Sahara Festival in Douz – Douz (November)
  • Oasis Festival – Tozeur (November)
  • Dance Techno House Festival, Music – Tunis (December)
  • International Festival of Sahara in Douz – Dance, theatre, music – Mahdia, Douz (December)
  • InternacionalFestival Tozeur Oasis Dance, Music – Tozeur (December)
  • Techno House festival – Gammarth (December)
  • Dar Sebastian lyric art festival – music lyric (December)
  • Latin Caravan Festival – Tozeur (December)
  • subsaharian tradicional – Festival – Douz (December)
  • Festival of Medina – Tunis (Ramadan)
  • Festival laasida of Touza – Monastir

  Every place of Tunisia adds more hue to your stay with its colourful festivals to enjoy. Ramadan is the most famous and waited religious event in Tunisia, we have also Aid El Seghir and Aid El Kebir.