Touring Through Tunisia April 2025
Tunisia has been one of the best countries I’ve visited in terms of people, the scenery, food, and culture. I can’t say enough about how great of a place this is to visit.
We took a two week tour from the main capital of Tunis in the north, all the way south to the edge of the Sahara desert. Along the way, we visited the following: Tunis, Monastir, Mahdia, El Jem, Sfax, Gabes, Tozeur, Douz, Matmata, Tataouine, Oued El Khil, and Kairouan. It was quick but enough time to see what we wanted and before the weather became too hot approaching summer here in North Africa.
For me the allure to Tunisia has always been that it’s one of the North African countries to have survived the Arab Spring revolts in 2011 and to come out relatively unscathed. The other neighboring countries hadn’t faired so well so those are not exactly options to choose from, except for perhaps Morocco and Egypt. Tunisia’s mix of both Arabic and French and it’s rich history related to the ancient Phoenicians, Romans, Berbers, and Islamic influences all converge into a melting pot of different stories and experiences that you can get throughout the country. We had done some research ahead of the trip and knew of some things to do, but there was always an abundance of more sights and places to see. It’s quite amazing.
And something about the desert and living there against the elements also has its draw. A large portion of the country is covered with nothing except sand, and then out of nowhere, there’s a large oasis of palm trees and life. Many historical sites here are well preserved in the desert environment and aren’t frequented that much by tourists.
Our favorite part of the trip started as we made our way south. From here the scenery changes and the people become even friendlier. We were greeted and helped many times. I had even gotten a beautiful handwoven carpet at a reasonable price as said by a local who confirmed the deal afterwards.
There’s a loop of different cities to visit in the south and it can be done without having to retrace your way back on the same road. we had always driven new routes and had much to see. Plus the rental car goes for about 80-100 Tunisian Dinars (equivalent of $26-30 USD May 2025) and gas is relatively cheap. I’ll describe a guide or recommendations to traveling Tunisia in a later post.
And there’s also various other transportion methods that work there. Taxis, louages (shared minivan buses), actual buses, and camels can be used. And you may just get a glimpse of the Sahara – enough to feel it and wonder.
So many sights here are seemingly out of this world.
Even the places you live can take you back in time or to another planet.
Even the places you live can take you back in time.
For now, that’s all I can say about Tunisia. Guides, recommendations, and our exact route and details of the trip to come later.
Location:
Tunisia is a large country that can be reached quite easily from Europe or the UK. Within the country, you could go between cities in a few hours. The largest distances would take you a full day on a bus or train.
More Posts Here:
Our Exact Trip and Itinerary: Two Weeks in Tunisia
Explore the whole country: Your Travel Guide to Tunisia
Explore the South of Tunisia: A Visit to the Sahara and Dahar region.