Explore Tunisia
Discover the diverse beauty of Tunisia through our comprehensive guides to each governorate. From ancient history to modern culture, from Mediterranean coasts to Sahara landscapes.
5 Featured Governorates3000+ Years of HistoryMediterranean & SaharaUNESCO World Heritage Sites
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North
Tunis
The white capital, where medina meets the Mediterranean
UNESCO MedinaCarthage, ancient capitalSidi Bou Saïd, the blue-and-white village
Sahel
Monastir Governorate
Ottoman ribat, chic marina and Bourguiba heritage
Ribat of MonastirMonastir MarinaBourguiba heritage
Sahel
Mahdia Governorate
Coastal medina, Skifa Kahla gateway and 35 km of beaches
Medina of Mahdia & Skifa KahlaMahdia chapatiEl Jem Amphitheatre
Inland Center
Kairouan Governorate
Islam's fourth holy city, Aghlabid jewel of the Maghreb
Great Mosque of UqbaUNESCO-listed medinaCapital of Tunisian carpets
Sahara
Tozeur Governorate
Gateway to the Sahara, kingdom of palms and mirages
Deglet Nour datesOuled el-Hadef brick architectureThe mountain oases
Sahel
Sfax Governorate
Olive-oil capital, walled medina, gateway to Kerkennah.
Authentic walled medinaOlive-oil capitalKerkennah Islands & charfia heritage
North
Bizerte Governorate
Africa's northernmost harbour, between lakes and corsair forts
The old harbour and its kasbahIchkeul National ParkWild north coast: Cap Blanc, Cap Zbib, Sidi Mechreg