Tunisia is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in North Africa — amazing beaches, ancient ruins, deserts, and mountain villages all in one trip! Here’s a complete guide with the best places to visit and things to do 👇
🏙️ 1. Tunis (Capital City)
Top things to do:
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🕌 Medina of Tunis – UNESCO site, full of souks, mosques, and historic houses.
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🏛️ Bardo Museum – One of the best museums in Africa; Roman mosaics and Carthaginian artifacts.
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☕ Sidi Bou Said – The blue-and-white seaside village, perfect for photos and mint tea with sea views.
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🌅 Carthage – Visit ancient Phoenician and Roman ruins overlooking the sea.
🏖️ 2. Hammamet
Best for: Beaches + resorts
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Enjoy white sandy beaches and turquoise waters.
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Visit the Hammamet Medina for local crafts and spices.
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Try water sports: jet ski, parasailing, or diving.
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Relax in luxury resorts or beach clubs.
🏰 3. Sousse & Monastir
Highlights:
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Explore Sousse Medina and Ribat fortress for panoramic views.
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Visit Port El Kantaoui, a chic marina with cafés and shops.
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Monastir’s Bourguiba Mausoleum is a must-see for history lovers.
🏜️ 4. Tozeur & the Sahara Desert
Unmissable adventures:
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🐫 Take a camel or 4x4 tour in the Sahara Desert.
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Visit Star Wars film locations in Ong Jemel and Mos Espa.
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Explore Chebika, Tamerza, and Mides oases — waterfalls and canyons.
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Ride a quad bike or sandboard over golden dunes.
🏞️ 5. Matmata
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Famous for its troglodyte (underground) houses, still inhabited today.
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Visit the Hotel Sidi Driss, where scenes from Star Wars were filmed.
🌄 6. Kairouan
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The Great Mosque of Kairouan – one of Islam’s oldest and most important.
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Walk around the Medina and buy handwoven carpets.
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Try Makroudh, a sweet made with dates and semolina.
🌅 7. Djerba Island
Perfect for: A chill island escape.
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Relax on Houmt Souk beaches.
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Visit El Ghriba Synagogue, one of the oldest in Africa.
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Explore Guellala pottery village and Djerba Explore Park (crocodiles!).
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Rent a scooter or bike to explore palm groves and coastlines.
🏞️ 8. El Jem
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See the Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem, almost as impressive as the Colosseum in Rome!
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Visit the El Jem Museum for Roman mosaics and history.
🏕️ 9. The North (Bizerte, Tabarka, Ain Draham)
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Bizerte – charming old port town.
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Tabarka – green mountains, coral reefs, and the famous “Needles Rocks.”
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Ain Draham – cool mountain air, forests, and local crafts (especially in winter).
🍴 Food & Drink to Try
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🥘 Couscous (Tunisian-style with spicy harissa)
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🌶️ Brik à l’œuf (crispy pastry with egg and tuna)
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🍢 Lablabi (chickpea soup with bread and olive oil)
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🍊 Fresh orange juice in Sidi Bou Said
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🍷 Local wines (Tunisia has vineyards in the north)
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