Bonjour, J'hésite etre la Tunisie ou Bali. Je penche présentement pour Bali malgré ses 20 heures de vol du canada. Merci pour vos informations et surtout votre préférence entre les deux! sarge
Bonjour, je part le 31 aout pour une semaine a el kantaoui a l'hotel miramar. Connaissez vous? Que pouvez vous me dire de l'hotel?de la ville? il ya des souks? des choses à visiter? merci de vos infos!!!
Salut tout le monde,
Nous avons passé 11 jours en Tunisie à l'Hôtel "Riviera" (Occidental Allegro Resort) à Port El Kantaoui 😎 Voici un petit compte rendu si cela peut vous aider...
Départ le 7 septembre et vol avec la compagnie Karthago Airlines. Tout était ok si ce n'est que les places passagers sont un peu étroites et que la nourriture n'est pas top, mais bon c'est l'avion quoi ! Super pilote, rien senti à l'atterrissage.
Arrivée à l'hôtel... Alors là, le top. 250 chambres en all inclusive. La déco est très jolie et l'hôtel permet de ne pas s'apercevoir du nombre de chambres (tout est grand et on n'est pas les uns sur les autres, sauf à la plage) Belle chambre, spacieuse, bien aménagée, TV satellite, toilettes séparées, lits jumeaux (mais bon... au moins on ne sent pas sa moitié bouger), petit balcon, location d'un coffre-fort (pas vraiment nécessaire). Les draps et serviettes sont changés tous les jours et la chambre nettoyée. 3 bars utilisés (les 2 intérieurs aménagés en petits salons + celui de la piscine). Boissons fraîches à volonté de 10h à 00h - Attention, faux coca... mais pour le reste, impec! 3 restos : le principal pour y prendre petit déjeuner, dîner et souper; le tunisien (1x sur le séjour); l'italien (1x sur le séjour) + snack à la piscine et à la plage. Nourriture variée froide ou chaude (enfin, tiède mais bon...), soirée tunisienne le vendredi avec un buffet oh la la, inoubliable 😛 Le personnel est hyper sympa, les animateurs aussi quoiqu'un peu casse-pieds à toujours vouloir faire participer aux activités mais il y en a qui aiment bien sûr, tout dépend des goûts.
Le temps : 2 jours gris sur le séjour et la pluie pour le retour, sinon vraiment bien... Attention très chaud entre 12h et 15h (on a expérimenté les coups de soleil) 😊
Les excursions : - La caravane avec les chameaux, les chevaux, l'âne (1/2 journée)... Super expérience, agréable, gentils chameaux... A essayer ! - Le bâteau pirate (1/2 journée)... Vraiment génial, on était une vingtaine à bord (cool), on s'est vraiment bien amusés, mieux que ceux qui ont été malades bien sûr ! - El Jem, Kairouan, Mahdia (organisé par le voyagiste) : là nous, on n'a pas trop apprécié parce qu'on a passé beaucoup de temps dans le car (chauffeur et guide sympas heureusement) - le dîner compris, c'était beurk 😕. Ca nous a quand même permis de rencontrer des francophones d'autres hôtels (pas tous ok apparemment).
La piscine : Une grande extérieure et une petite intérieure. On préfère l'extérieure et on a la place pour y barboter ou nager...
La plage : Quand même bien peuplée - l'avantage : le bar tout compris...
Port el Kantaoui A +/- 1, 5 km de l'hôtel. C'est un des plus beaux endroits que nous ayons vu durant le séjour (ouf, on a bien choisi). Joli la nuit, joli la journée. Bon il est vrai qu'il faut avoir les nerfs solides (les premiers jours quand on n'a pas encore l'habitude) car les vendeurs sont toujours à l'affût... Un peu de pratique pour le marchandage et hop, on ne se fait plus avoir... Il est d'ailleurs préférable de faire les souks entre 13h et 17h car beaucoup de tunisiens se reposent... 😏
Taxis Beaucoup beaucoup beaucoup... Attention de toujours demander un forfait précisé d'avance et pas le compteur !
Avant de partir, on avait un peu peur, on a entendu et vu des commentaires négatifs sur la Tunisie mais nous, on n'est pas déçus de nos vacances, c'est un beau pays (peut-être pas pour y vivre vu la pauvreté et les salaires très très très bas de la plupart), chaud, avec des habitants gentils, on en gardera un beau souvenir. Si vous avez des questions, on essaiera de vous aider.
Bonnes vacances à tous et toutes.
Alex et Gégé
Nous avons passé 11 jours en Tunisie à l'Hôtel "Riviera" (Occidental Allegro Resort) à Port El Kantaoui 😎 Voici un petit compte rendu si cela peut vous aider...
Départ le 7 septembre et vol avec la compagnie Karthago Airlines. Tout était ok si ce n'est que les places passagers sont un peu étroites et que la nourriture n'est pas top, mais bon c'est l'avion quoi ! Super pilote, rien senti à l'atterrissage.
Arrivée à l'hôtel... Alors là, le top. 250 chambres en all inclusive. La déco est très jolie et l'hôtel permet de ne pas s'apercevoir du nombre de chambres (tout est grand et on n'est pas les uns sur les autres, sauf à la plage) Belle chambre, spacieuse, bien aménagée, TV satellite, toilettes séparées, lits jumeaux (mais bon... au moins on ne sent pas sa moitié bouger), petit balcon, location d'un coffre-fort (pas vraiment nécessaire). Les draps et serviettes sont changés tous les jours et la chambre nettoyée. 3 bars utilisés (les 2 intérieurs aménagés en petits salons + celui de la piscine). Boissons fraîches à volonté de 10h à 00h - Attention, faux coca... mais pour le reste, impec! 3 restos : le principal pour y prendre petit déjeuner, dîner et souper; le tunisien (1x sur le séjour); l'italien (1x sur le séjour) + snack à la piscine et à la plage. Nourriture variée froide ou chaude (enfin, tiède mais bon...), soirée tunisienne le vendredi avec un buffet oh la la, inoubliable 😛 Le personnel est hyper sympa, les animateurs aussi quoiqu'un peu casse-pieds à toujours vouloir faire participer aux activités mais il y en a qui aiment bien sûr, tout dépend des goûts.
Le temps : 2 jours gris sur le séjour et la pluie pour le retour, sinon vraiment bien... Attention très chaud entre 12h et 15h (on a expérimenté les coups de soleil) 😊
Les excursions : - La caravane avec les chameaux, les chevaux, l'âne (1/2 journée)... Super expérience, agréable, gentils chameaux... A essayer ! - Le bâteau pirate (1/2 journée)... Vraiment génial, on était une vingtaine à bord (cool), on s'est vraiment bien amusés, mieux que ceux qui ont été malades bien sûr ! - El Jem, Kairouan, Mahdia (organisé par le voyagiste) : là nous, on n'a pas trop apprécié parce qu'on a passé beaucoup de temps dans le car (chauffeur et guide sympas heureusement) - le dîner compris, c'était beurk 😕. Ca nous a quand même permis de rencontrer des francophones d'autres hôtels (pas tous ok apparemment).
La piscine : Une grande extérieure et une petite intérieure. On préfère l'extérieure et on a la place pour y barboter ou nager...
La plage : Quand même bien peuplée - l'avantage : le bar tout compris...
Port el Kantaoui A +/- 1, 5 km de l'hôtel. C'est un des plus beaux endroits que nous ayons vu durant le séjour (ouf, on a bien choisi). Joli la nuit, joli la journée. Bon il est vrai qu'il faut avoir les nerfs solides (les premiers jours quand on n'a pas encore l'habitude) car les vendeurs sont toujours à l'affût... Un peu de pratique pour le marchandage et hop, on ne se fait plus avoir... Il est d'ailleurs préférable de faire les souks entre 13h et 17h car beaucoup de tunisiens se reposent... 😏
Taxis Beaucoup beaucoup beaucoup... Attention de toujours demander un forfait précisé d'avance et pas le compteur !
Avant de partir, on avait un peu peur, on a entendu et vu des commentaires négatifs sur la Tunisie mais nous, on n'est pas déçus de nos vacances, c'est un beau pays (peut-être pas pour y vivre vu la pauvreté et les salaires très très très bas de la plupart), chaud, avec des habitants gentils, on en gardera un beau souvenir. Si vous avez des questions, on essaiera de vous aider.
Bonnes vacances à tous et toutes.
Alex et Gégé
salut les amis,
je me trouve actuellement aux Etats Unis (north Dakota), mon tiket davion de retours vers Tunis est datee le 26 novembre, jai pas encore confirmer cette tiket de retours et je veus savoire quel est le dernier delais pour confirmer cette tiket?
merci en avance.
Bonjour
Nous suivons ici en Algérie l'actualité de nos voisins Tunisiens , beaucoup d'assurances ont été fournies par les autorités Tunisiennes pour recevoir les 2 millions d'estivants Algériens coutumiers à ce pays , et sécuriser le tronçon habituel TABARKA-BEJA-TUNIS-NABEUL-HAMMAMET-SOUSSSE; mais malheureusement les résultats ne sont pas ceux escomptés , nous remarquons que ce sont maintenant les Tunisiens qui viennent en Algérie (Annaba, El Kala, Eulma, Ain Fakroun , Ain M'LILA...) et plus l'inverse !
Lisez cet article effrayant sur des touristes Algériens qui ont été agressé en Tunisie il date d’aujourd’hui par le très sérieux quotidien national echourouk en français :
http://www.echoroukonline.com/...velle-agression.html
et langue arabe et c'est surtout les commentaires :
http://www.echoroukonline.com/...index.php?news=77913
Et enfin le même article en Anglais :
http://www.echoroukonline.com/...index.php?news=13738
Nous sommes vraiment frustrés ici car nous avons tissé une vraie chaine d’amitié en Tunisie , il y' pas vraiment de quoi être rassurés !
Cordialement
Nous suivons ici en Algérie l'actualité de nos voisins Tunisiens , beaucoup d'assurances ont été fournies par les autorités Tunisiennes pour recevoir les 2 millions d'estivants Algériens coutumiers à ce pays , et sécuriser le tronçon habituel TABARKA-BEJA-TUNIS-NABEUL-HAMMAMET-SOUSSSE; mais malheureusement les résultats ne sont pas ceux escomptés , nous remarquons que ce sont maintenant les Tunisiens qui viennent en Algérie (Annaba, El Kala, Eulma, Ain Fakroun , Ain M'LILA...) et plus l'inverse !
Lisez cet article effrayant sur des touristes Algériens qui ont été agressé en Tunisie il date d’aujourd’hui par le très sérieux quotidien national echourouk en français :
http://www.echoroukonline.com/...velle-agression.html
et langue arabe et c'est surtout les commentaires :
http://www.echoroukonline.com/...index.php?news=77913
Et enfin le même article en Anglais :
http://www.echoroukonline.com/...index.php?news=13738
Nous sommes vraiment frustrés ici car nous avons tissé une vraie chaine d’amitié en Tunisie , il y' pas vraiment de quoi être rassurés !
Cordialement
Je pars en Tunisie demain a Port El Kantaoui avec ma fille de 16 ans, et je ne suis pas tres rassuréé, pourriez vous me donner des conseils, notamment l hotel se trouve t il loin de la ville ( pour pouvoir faire du shopping), peut on y aller à pieds, ou en taxi, mais les taxis fonctionnent comment en Tunisie (prix, pour le retour à l hotel trouve t on des taxis partout?), trouve t on des petites superettes pres de l hotel pour faire quelques achats et comment ne pas se faire arnaquer !!!! 😎 les excursions interessantes et pas trop cheres, comment changer de l argent et quel équivalent en euros, n 'est pas risqué de sortir de l hotel et quels sont vos differents conseils ll Merci
On this forum, I shared my first trip to Tunisia from mid-February to early March (voyageforum.com/...en-direct-d11460662/
), a trip I enjoyed so much that six weeks later, I’m back in Tunisia for a full 15 days.
), a trip I enjoyed so much that six weeks later, I’m back in Tunisia for a full 15 days.Hi there,
I traveled in June 2025 with Nouvelair Destinations to Hammamet.
I had one checked bag and one carry-on sized 40x24x30, which I usually take on low-cost flights, and I didn’t have any issues. But I just read on a website that Nouvel Air only accepts carry-ons of 40x20x15. I’m flying back to Djerba in June—what do you think? Especially since that size is impossible to find??????? Thanks
Hi there,
I’m looking for info about driving a vehicle in Tunisia.
Is it complicated?
Do I need an international driver’s permit?
Thanks for your help
Hi there,
On this forum, I shared my first trip to Tunisia from mid-February to early March (https://voyageforum.com/forum/impressions-tunisiennes-en-direct-d11460662/), a stay I enjoyed so much that six weeks later, I’m back in Tunisia for a full 15 days (I return on April 27).
This time, I landed in Monastir on a direct flight from Nice, again with Tunisair. We left about ten minutes late, and the flight lasted around 1 hour 30 minutes. A meal was served on board (cucumber salad with Edam-like cheese, carrots, and two small portions of dishes I couldn’t identify—semolina with peppers, olives, and parsley, two small rolls, a square of processed cheese, and a chocolate cake). It’s worth noting because it’s not common on flights this short.
In February, France and Tunisia were in the same time zone, but now Tunisia is one hour behind. This time difference and the flight duration work perfectly for a short 15-day trip since it takes me a few days to adjust to jet lag.
Luckily, I’d asked my hotel about the taxi fare from the airport because the drivers (there were several around me) didn’t hesitate to quote outrageous prices. The actual fare is 20 dinars, but one asked for 120 dinars. I refused, and another offered 60 dinars. I replied, "That’s too expensive—I’ll take the metro!" (Having tried the Tunis metro, I had no desire to repeat the experience in Monastir with a suitcase!). I started walking toward the metro, and one of the drivers caught up with me, saying, "20 dinars is fine!" I’ll skip the details, but the negotiation took a little while. When I arrived at the hotel, I told the receptionist someone had asked for 120 dinars. He put his hands to his head and said, "They’re awful!" He remembered our phone call two days earlier when I’d booked (he’s the one who told me I could take the metro).
The Mezri Hotel isn’t expensive. I got a sea-view room for 75 dinars (22 €). (I’d booked a balcony room for 90 dinars but wouldn’t have had time to enjoy it.) It’s well-located but noisy because there’s no double glazing. The receptionist is a very kind older gentleman. He called a friend whose wife is from Tozeur to find out if I should take a bus or a *louage* tomorrow and what time.
I arrived at the hotel around 7:00 PM and had time to stroll along the corniche to the ribat. Despite some run-down buildings, the seaside seemed livelier and cheerier than Sousse’s.
Monastir is the hometown of former president Bourguiba. I passed his mausoleum by taxi. There are Tunisian flags along the avenue by the sea because every year on April 6—the anniversary of Habib Bourguiba’s death—the president of the Republic visits the Bourguiba Mausoleum in Monastir to pay respects.
The taxi driver mentioned other Tunisian presidents. He complained about rising prices and insecurity, blaming President Kaïs Saïed (I’d already heard that security was better under Ben Ali).
At the end of my stay, I’ll take time to explore Monastir, but tomorrow morning, I’m off to Tozeur—a long bus ride awaits me.
TO BE CONTINUED....
On this forum, I shared my first trip to Tunisia from mid-February to early March (https://voyageforum.com/forum/impressions-tunisiennes-en-direct-d11460662/), a stay I enjoyed so much that six weeks later, I’m back in Tunisia for a full 15 days (I return on April 27).
This time, I landed in Monastir on a direct flight from Nice, again with Tunisair. We left about ten minutes late, and the flight lasted around 1 hour 30 minutes. A meal was served on board (cucumber salad with Edam-like cheese, carrots, and two small portions of dishes I couldn’t identify—semolina with peppers, olives, and parsley, two small rolls, a square of processed cheese, and a chocolate cake). It’s worth noting because it’s not common on flights this short.
In February, France and Tunisia were in the same time zone, but now Tunisia is one hour behind. This time difference and the flight duration work perfectly for a short 15-day trip since it takes me a few days to adjust to jet lag.
Luckily, I’d asked my hotel about the taxi fare from the airport because the drivers (there were several around me) didn’t hesitate to quote outrageous prices. The actual fare is 20 dinars, but one asked for 120 dinars. I refused, and another offered 60 dinars. I replied, "That’s too expensive—I’ll take the metro!" (Having tried the Tunis metro, I had no desire to repeat the experience in Monastir with a suitcase!). I started walking toward the metro, and one of the drivers caught up with me, saying, "20 dinars is fine!" I’ll skip the details, but the negotiation took a little while. When I arrived at the hotel, I told the receptionist someone had asked for 120 dinars. He put his hands to his head and said, "They’re awful!" He remembered our phone call two days earlier when I’d booked (he’s the one who told me I could take the metro).
The Mezri Hotel isn’t expensive. I got a sea-view room for 75 dinars (22 €). (I’d booked a balcony room for 90 dinars but wouldn’t have had time to enjoy it.) It’s well-located but noisy because there’s no double glazing. The receptionist is a very kind older gentleman. He called a friend whose wife is from Tozeur to find out if I should take a bus or a *louage* tomorrow and what time.
I arrived at the hotel around 7:00 PM and had time to stroll along the corniche to the ribat. Despite some run-down buildings, the seaside seemed livelier and cheerier than Sousse’s.
Monastir is the hometown of former president Bourguiba. I passed his mausoleum by taxi. There are Tunisian flags along the avenue by the sea because every year on April 6—the anniversary of Habib Bourguiba’s death—the president of the Republic visits the Bourguiba Mausoleum in Monastir to pay respects.
The taxi driver mentioned other Tunisian presidents. He complained about rising prices and insecurity, blaming President Kaïs Saïed (I’d already heard that security was better under Ben Ali).
At the end of my stay, I’ll take time to explore Monastir, but tomorrow morning, I’m off to Tozeur—a long bus ride awaits me.
TO BE CONTINUED....
hi there
we’re heading to Hammamet in a few months
what would you recommend visiting for a week?
best regards
Hi, is Hammamet a good destination for October? Thanks for your help
Hi there, a group of girlfriends and I are heading to Tunisia. We’d love to know how much cash we should bring for 6 days, considering everything’s already paid for at the hotel. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m leaving for Tunisia in five weeks for a full 15-day trip. I’ll be arriving in Monastir and departing from there as well.
I’d like to do a route that’s a bit different from my first stay, which was more focused on cities and culture (Tunis, Sousse, Kairouan, El Jem).
I’ll be getting around by public transport.
I’d like to head south toward Tozeur, and I saw that you can take a *louage* from Monastir to Sbeitla (2h30). I imagine it’s not too complicated to get to Tozeur from there afterward? The issue is the return trip to Monastir and safety in Sbeitla.
If this route seems too complicated, I might opt for Djerba instead, which looks simpler.
Thanks in advance.
I’m leaving for Tunisia in five weeks for a full 15-day trip. I’ll be arriving in Monastir and departing from there as well.
I’d like to do a route that’s a bit different from my first stay, which was more focused on cities and culture (Tunis, Sousse, Kairouan, El Jem).
I’ll be getting around by public transport.
I’d like to head south toward Tozeur, and I saw that you can take a *louage* from Monastir to Sbeitla (2h30). I imagine it’s not too complicated to get to Tozeur from there afterward? The issue is the return trip to Monastir and safety in Sbeitla.
If this route seems too complicated, I might opt for Djerba instead, which looks simpler.
Thanks in advance.
For Avenue Bourguiba at nightfall, I wouldn’t say it was deserted—far from it! There were *so* many cats! During the day, you don’t see them much on this avenue. I think they’re scared off by the people and traffic, but in the evening, they come out—it’s incredible how many cats there are in Tunis!
Hi there,
I arrived in Tunisia this afternoon for a full 14-day stay.
I took a direct Tunisair flight from Nice, which departed about thirty minutes late (that’s nothing compared to the "nightmares" I’ve had on some of my recent trips).
The flight lasts around 1 hour and 20 minutes, and a small snack was served on board (a sort of quiche with chickpea purée, a small bread roll, a portion of cheese like La Vache qui rit, and a small chocolate cake). It’s worth mentioning because it’s becoming increasingly rare on short flights. I was seated between two Tunisian gentlemen who gave me some great tips for my trip, especially about negotiating prices. One of them is a former cameraman for France Télévisions, very cultured and well-traveled—his daughter is a journalist at France Télévisions (I found some of her articles online). In short, the flight was very pleasant and quick.
I’m staying at the Hôtel Royal Victoria. I booked it yesterday afternoon by email without providing my credit card number. The room costs 241 TND (71 €) with breakfast included. It has heating, a small fridge, a safe, a hairdryer, Wi-Fi, and a TV with international channels. There’s a police van permanently parked in the square where the hotel is located.
This hotel is housed in the former British consulate and later embassy. It has a lot of charm with its painted wood ceilings and doors, and its bathroom covered in ceramic tiles. The tiny elevator is from another era. The main advantage of the hotel is its location between the medina and Avenue Bourguiba. Nearby, there’s the Magasin Général, where you can find groceries and some typical products like rose water, geranium water, and tons of halwa (a customer kindly explained how to eat it and which is the best).
After nightfall, I took a short stroll down Avenue Bourguiba. There weren’t many people around—it’s windy and cold.
I’ve already noticed the warm welcome from Tunisians. The supermarket cashier welcomed me to Tunisia, and a gentleman I asked for directions to the Magasin Général (I was about to climb stairs leading to a mosque!) insisted on inviting me for coffee, but I declined.
The rest of my itinerary will depend on the weather. If it doesn’t rain tomorrow, I might visit Carthage since the Bardo Museum is closed on Mondays, as are the museums in Sidi Bou Said.
TO BE CONTINUED...
I arrived in Tunisia this afternoon for a full 14-day stay.
I took a direct Tunisair flight from Nice, which departed about thirty minutes late (that’s nothing compared to the "nightmares" I’ve had on some of my recent trips).
The flight lasts around 1 hour and 20 minutes, and a small snack was served on board (a sort of quiche with chickpea purée, a small bread roll, a portion of cheese like La Vache qui rit, and a small chocolate cake). It’s worth mentioning because it’s becoming increasingly rare on short flights. I was seated between two Tunisian gentlemen who gave me some great tips for my trip, especially about negotiating prices. One of them is a former cameraman for France Télévisions, very cultured and well-traveled—his daughter is a journalist at France Télévisions (I found some of her articles online). In short, the flight was very pleasant and quick.
I’m staying at the Hôtel Royal Victoria. I booked it yesterday afternoon by email without providing my credit card number. The room costs 241 TND (71 €) with breakfast included. It has heating, a small fridge, a safe, a hairdryer, Wi-Fi, and a TV with international channels. There’s a police van permanently parked in the square where the hotel is located.
This hotel is housed in the former British consulate and later embassy. It has a lot of charm with its painted wood ceilings and doors, and its bathroom covered in ceramic tiles. The tiny elevator is from another era. The main advantage of the hotel is its location between the medina and Avenue Bourguiba. Nearby, there’s the Magasin Général, where you can find groceries and some typical products like rose water, geranium water, and tons of halwa (a customer kindly explained how to eat it and which is the best).
After nightfall, I took a short stroll down Avenue Bourguiba. There weren’t many people around—it’s windy and cold.
I’ve already noticed the warm welcome from Tunisians. The supermarket cashier welcomed me to Tunisia, and a gentleman I asked for directions to the Magasin Général (I was about to climb stairs leading to a mosque!) insisted on inviting me for coffee, but I declined.
The rest of my itinerary will depend on the weather. If it doesn’t rain tomorrow, I might visit Carthage since the Bardo Museum is closed on Mondays, as are the museums in Sidi Bou Said.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Hi there,
We’re traveling as a family to Tunisia for the first time from 07/24/26 to 08/07/26.
My kids are 16 and 13, and I’d love to show them the south of Tunisia by 4x4 (if possible) over two or three days. They’ve been dreaming of seeing the desert! The hotel I booked offers excursions, but I’ve read online that prices are high at hotels and it’s better to go through locals. There are four of us, and our budget is already stretched with the hotel. Do you know any reliable companies in Hammamet where I could book this mini circuit while keeping costs under control? Thanks in advance for your tips
We’re traveling as a family to Tunisia for the first time from 07/24/26 to 08/07/26.
My kids are 16 and 13, and I’d love to show them the south of Tunisia by 4x4 (if possible) over two or three days. They’ve been dreaming of seeing the desert! The hotel I booked offers excursions, but I’ve read online that prices are high at hotels and it’s better to go through locals. There are four of us, and our budget is already stretched with the hotel. Do you know any reliable companies in Hammamet where I could book this mini circuit while keeping costs under control? Thanks in advance for your tips
hi
I’d like to know which airport to land at for Hammamet.
Thanks for your help!
Best,
I'm planning a trip to Tunisia for March 2026. I ran some comparisons across different airlines, and Nouvelair is significantly cheaper than Transavia and Tunisair. That said, the reviews I’ve read are really negative. Could anyone share more recent feedback if possible?
Thanks
hi
I'm looking for a short family getaway to Hammamet in May for 5 or 6 days.
Any recommendations?
Hello,
From November 9 to 16, 2025, I’ll be in Hammamet with my husband. I’m looking for a French-speaking driver-guide who could show us around Hammamet and the surrounding area.
We’re open to any great tips!
Best regards,
Hi there,
I'm urgently planning a trip to Tunisia in November, backpacker-style (no agency, no guide or taxi, public transport, youth hostels or small hotels, local restaurants). I'm not interested in the beach, and I like to take my time at archaeological sites and museums (twice as long as the average visitor). I'm aiming for about two weeks, give or take.
First, I'm trying to roughly outline a route/schedule so I can book my flight as soon as possible (no desert in the south this time—I went there years ago and want to stay independent). I’ve sketched out the following itinerary, knowing that apparently, there are quite a few towns without budget-friendly hotels (even on Airbnb), which means I’ll be staying longer where they’re available. Three questions: 1. Does this seem reasonable overall (time spent in each city)? 2. Should I add other cities, maybe in the northwest? 3. For hotels, in November, is it better to scout options on booking sites first, then book on the spot for cheaper rates (no site commission + possible negotiation)? Also, are hotels not listed online and found randomly on-site much cheaper?
ROUGH ITINERARY (order to be confirmed)
TUNIS 5 days (cheap accommodations: 13 or 19 €) 2 days: Medina, souks, Bardo Museum, Royal Mausoleum of Tourbet El Bey, Zitouna Mosque (exterior) 1 day: Sidi Bou Said 1 day: Carthage 1 day: A-R Dougga (bus to Tebersouk 2h + taxi) – pack a picnic + option: hike to Zaghouan (750m+, 10km round trip) – worth it? Doable alone?
KAIROUAN 2 days (very expensive room: 40-50 €!) Great Mosque, Medina, Three Doors Mosque, medieval cemetery, Sidi Sahbi Mosque...
SOUSSE 3 days (room 15 €) 2 days: Medina, archaeological museum, Port El Kantaoui, the Ribat (fortress), Contemporary Art Museum Dar Am Taïeb, Dar Essid (17th-century traditional house) 1 day: A-R El Jem (60km away) + option: 1 day A-R Monastir? Worth it? + option: 1 day A-R Mahdia (or 2 days sleeping there)?
OPTIONS -> Gabes to mix things up? But is it easy to find cheap lodging and get around/visit alone? -> Other sights or stops to sleep: Sfax, El Kef, others? -> Kerkenna Islands (easy accommodation?)
Thanks for your thoughts and opinions on these options. Once I’ve adjusted the duration, I’ll book my tickets for early November! (By the way, do you think I should arrive and depart from two different airports?)
I'm urgently planning a trip to Tunisia in November, backpacker-style (no agency, no guide or taxi, public transport, youth hostels or small hotels, local restaurants). I'm not interested in the beach, and I like to take my time at archaeological sites and museums (twice as long as the average visitor). I'm aiming for about two weeks, give or take.
First, I'm trying to roughly outline a route/schedule so I can book my flight as soon as possible (no desert in the south this time—I went there years ago and want to stay independent). I’ve sketched out the following itinerary, knowing that apparently, there are quite a few towns without budget-friendly hotels (even on Airbnb), which means I’ll be staying longer where they’re available. Three questions: 1. Does this seem reasonable overall (time spent in each city)? 2. Should I add other cities, maybe in the northwest? 3. For hotels, in November, is it better to scout options on booking sites first, then book on the spot for cheaper rates (no site commission + possible negotiation)? Also, are hotels not listed online and found randomly on-site much cheaper?
ROUGH ITINERARY (order to be confirmed)
TUNIS 5 days (cheap accommodations: 13 or 19 €) 2 days: Medina, souks, Bardo Museum, Royal Mausoleum of Tourbet El Bey, Zitouna Mosque (exterior) 1 day: Sidi Bou Said 1 day: Carthage 1 day: A-R Dougga (bus to Tebersouk 2h + taxi) – pack a picnic + option: hike to Zaghouan (750m+, 10km round trip) – worth it? Doable alone?
KAIROUAN 2 days (very expensive room: 40-50 €!) Great Mosque, Medina, Three Doors Mosque, medieval cemetery, Sidi Sahbi Mosque...
SOUSSE 3 days (room 15 €) 2 days: Medina, archaeological museum, Port El Kantaoui, the Ribat (fortress), Contemporary Art Museum Dar Am Taïeb, Dar Essid (17th-century traditional house) 1 day: A-R El Jem (60km away) + option: 1 day A-R Monastir? Worth it? + option: 1 day A-R Mahdia (or 2 days sleeping there)?
OPTIONS -> Gabes to mix things up? But is it easy to find cheap lodging and get around/visit alone? -> Other sights or stops to sleep: Sfax, El Kef, others? -> Kerkenna Islands (easy accommodation?)
Thanks for your thoughts and opinions on these options. Once I’ve adjusted the duration, I’ll book my tickets for early November! (By the way, do you think I should arrive and depart from two different airports?)
Hi there,
Looking for advice on how to get from the cruise stop at La Goulette to Sidi Bou Said on my own.
Cruise is planned for November.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Hester
Hi there,
After hearing so much about Djerba, especially the GO clubs, is it risky for a young, pretty newly-retired woman to visit the island alone?
Thanks in advance.
Hi there, we're leaving on October 17th for 5 days.
Arriving in Tunis.
I'm looking into heading west toward Tabarka and the Kef region.
Itinerary:
- Bizerte and surroundings (Cap Negro, etc.)
- Kroumirie massif (2-day trek)
- Tabarka
- Then return via Dougga
- Possibly the Kef region.
Could you let me know if the area (Kroumirie / Tabarka) is still pleasant in mid-October or if it's already too late?
Also, what are the must-see spots I shouldn’t miss if I’ve forgotten any?
I see that the Kef region is interesting too—I’ll look into it more. All info is welcome!
Finally, depending on your feedback, maybe it’d be better to head toward Cap Bon or Sousse / Mahdia instead.
Itinerary:
- Bizerte and surroundings (Cap Negro, etc.)
- Kroumirie massif (2-day trek)
- Tabarka
- Then return via Dougga
- Possibly the Kef region.
Could you let me know if the area (Kroumirie / Tabarka) is still pleasant in mid-October or if it's already too late?
Also, what are the must-see spots I shouldn’t miss if I’ve forgotten any?
I see that the Kef region is interesting too—I’ll look into it more. All info is welcome!
Finally, depending on your feedback, maybe it’d be better to head toward Cap Bon or Sousse / Mahdia instead.
Hello, I’m preparing for a Tunisia-Algeria road trip.
I need to know if we can cross the Sahara to reach Djanet and Tamanrasset by road freely,
After that, obviously off-road in the desert with a guide.
What do the authorities say?
My trip: northern and southern Tunisia, a stroll in the desert.
Crossing the Tunisia-Algeria border via the Taleb Larbi customs.
I’ve already done this route through an agency, but this time we want to do it on our own.
Then heading down to Djanet for eight to fifteen days in the desert with Mouloud, a local guide.
Direction Tamanrasset: road and tracks, the mountains of the Assekrem, the Hermitage of Père de Foucauld.
Return via the Trans-Saharan Highway.
Visit to northern Algeria, then back by boat from Oran to Spain.
Dates: late December to mid-February.
We’ve got plenty of time.
If another crew is interested, we’re already two vehicles.
Looking forward to your replies.
Hi,
We have a trip to Tunisia planned for late October, and we’ve just realized that some family members’ passports expire in early January (which is just under 3 months after our entry into Tunisia).
Has anyone been in a similar situation?
We’re hesitating to cancel our trip.
Thanks so much for your insights!
We’re planning a week-long trip to southern Tunisia in early September and we’d like to rent a car in Djerba. We don’t have a credit card, only a debit card.
Any good tips on rates and reliability?
Hi! I’d like to go to Tunisia in September but I’m torn between Hammamet and Djerba. Could you give me some advice, please? Thanks
