Types of Travel in Tunisia

Travel Themes

Interests (rated ): Nature ; Adventure ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays .

Nature-Adventure

Logically, it’s the Saharan south that offers the most opportunities for nature and adventure lovers, particularly with the famous desert camel treks.

Culture

Beyond discovering the daily life of the local populations and the contrasts between the coast, the interior, and the desert south, several cities with their traditional architecture invite exploration. Additionally, there are various remnants from antiquity, starting with El Jem and Carthage, which remain must-sees for any visit to the country.

Relaxation-Holidays

This has traditionally been Tunisia’s strong point, with its coastline and various seaside resorts scattered between the Tunis region and Djerba. All-inclusive opportunities are particularly abundant here.

Independent Travel

For independent travel, Tunisia is a beginner-friendly destination thanks to good infrastructure (transport, accommodation), ease with the language, and low risks ("under normal circumstances"). In fact, the country is a solid choice for a first trip outside Europe or Canada, even if it’s slightly less varied and exotic than Morocco.

Organised Travel

Tunisia is, of course, well-represented in travel agencies’ catalogues for packages departing from Paris and major provincial cities.

You’ll easily find all-inclusive stays—especially those—along with tours, hiking-trekking trips, "adventure" packages, luxury options, and custom services. What’s more, the destination remains very affordable, even for organised travel, with frequent year-round promotions.

All-Inclusive

All-inclusive has long been a specialty of Tunisian tourism. The country has a large number of (mostly upscale) establishments operating on this principle. These are typically clustered in tourist zones, often on the outskirts of seaside resorts. Most remain affordable as all-inclusive packages but become overpriced if you only book one or two nights, especially in peak season. Djerba, Hammamet, Sousse, Port El Kantaoui, and Monastir are the main all-inclusive zones.

Family Travel

To Do

To Avoid

Senior Travel

Female Travellers

Travelling as a woman in Tunisia doesn’t pose any real "dangers," though a few basic precautions are necessary, as they are anywhere, and appropriate dress (outside tourist zones and seaside resorts) is expected. However, solo female travellers will be frequently approached by Tunisian men, and the harassment can become quite tiresome over time.

As always, the best way to stop the advances is to say you’re already married or about to meet your husband. As a last resort, mentioning the tourist police will also have an effect...

LGBTQ+ Travellers

While Tunisia has been a pioneer in the Maghreb on many social issues, there’s still progress to be made regarding homosexuality. It remains illegal under the law, and every year around fifty cases of convictions for homosexuality are recorded, with sentences of up to three years in prison—the maximum penalty.