Tunisia is one of the most fascinating destinations in the world, and this is no exaggeration. Apart from stunning beaches, the sprawling Sahara desert, and magnificent architecture, the country boasts real and tangible history.
African tradition is complemented by Arabian and European cultures, creating a heady and eclectic mix that gives the country a wholly cosmopolitan feel.
Want to know the best places to explore ahead of your next visit to the country? Let’s find out!
5 Exciting Places To Visit In Tunisia
Sousse
Gorgeous does not even begin to describe this lovely seaside town. The stunning beaches in this former military port draw in tourists like a magnet, but that’s not all this town’s got going for it. Known in several circles as “the Pearl of the Sahel”, Sousse is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The town is positively steeped in history, reflected in the architecture and vibrant Maghreb souks. Check out the Great Mosque and the Ribat citadel.
The Sahara
The world’s largest desert is not just a popular tourist destination in Tunisia, it is famous all over the world. Be prepared to be overwhelmed and awed by the sheer vastness of this place. Don’t also forget to come prepared in more practical terms; the region is one of the hottest in the world.
Explore the Sahara desert in tourist Jeeps, but if you want a more authentic experience, hike the distance and pass a night in a traditional tent, blanketed by the stars.
Bou-Hedman National Park
Want to catch sight of Africa’s mysterious rarely seen wildlife? Head to Bou-Hedman National Park, one of the most important places in Tunisia. This park is not only notable for its diverse ecology, but it is also significant as the location of several well-preserved, ancient, Roman structures.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this National Park is home to several animals threatened with extinction and continues to play a lead role in the drive for conservation.
Chott el Djerid
There’s something that feels very familiar about this place when you see it for the first time. You feel you’ve seen it somewhere before until you realize that you have. Sort of. If you’re a Star Wars fan anyway.
Something extraordinary happens with this lake. The water changes color to several magnificent, unique hues throughout the year. It’s something you need to see to believe.
Tunis
The capital of Tunisia is many things to many people but it is hardly anything but captivating. Vibrant, energetic, and bubbling with life, a visit to this country is incomplete without a detour to the capital if only to investigate how it manages to effortlessly combine two cultures: European and African.
In one part of the city, the French influence is obvious, with European-style coffee shops and Gothic buildings.
Head to the other part of town, and the Afro-Arabic culture practically jumps out at you, calling out at you and swallowing you in, in much the same way as the lively, bustling souks.
