Tunisia Events
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33.9626 9.5798 | 1 If the scenery around Ksar Ouled Soltane looks familiar, it's because George Lucas' filmed Star Wars here in the Seventies, appreciating the strange lunar landscape of the Tunisian desert. |  |
36.8117 10.1761 | 2 Featuring performances by talented international and Tunisian musicians, the Mediterranean Guitar Festival takes place annually at locations throughout Tunis. For full programme details as… |  |
36.856136 10.325946 | 3 Jazz in Carthage is a festival offering an eclectic international programme of performers. The 2009 line-up featured a solo performance from pianist Brad Mehldau, saxophonist Charles Lloyd's… | |
33.4883 10.5157 | 4 Lag B'Omer Pilgrimage to La Griba A landmark on the island of Djerba since the 7th century BC, the La Griba synagogue is the venue for an annual pilgrimage on the Jewish holiday of Lag B'Omer. However, procedings could not be… | |
33.9626 9.5798 | 5 A celebration of everything equine, featuring beautiful Arab thoroughbreds and their spirited riders. Events will include high-adrenaline races and the "fantasias" or military displays common… | |
36.949902 8.75 | 6 The town of Tabarka comes to life to the sounds of jazz from around the world. |  |
33.883301 10.85 | 7 Classicists have now agreed that Djerba is the Land of the Lotus-Eaters as featured in Homer's epic, Odyssey. At the Ulysses festival, the town provides a re-enactment of the hero's landing on… |  |
33.9626 9.5798 | 8 If you've ever wanted to follow in the footsteps of Ulysses, this is the festival for you. | |
9 You can soak up the culture from all sides in Dougga - not just from the stage, but also from the antique walls of the amphitheatre in which events are held. Big names in the classical and… |  | |
35.2167 10.7667 | 10 El Jem International Symphonic Festival The El Jem International Symphonic Festival features performances of some of the finest classical works, set in the candle-lit surroundings of a fabulously-preserved Roman coliseum. |  |
11 Although Nabeul and Guelalla have been fighting it out for years over the title of Pottery Capital of Tunisia, the latter is the one with its own pottery festival featuring ceramics made to… |  | |
36.849998 10.3333 | 12 International Festival of Carthage The International Festival of Carthage is Tunisia's premier international arts event. Its most interesting components include examples of fusion between traditional local forms of music and… |  |
13 International Festival of Hammamet With much the same programme and selection as the Carthage Festival (its sister festival), this is another chance to catch performances both local and international, in all manner of performing arts. |  | |
37.283298 9.8666 | 14 International Festival of Bizerte While the majority of events on offer at this festival are the usual tourist fodder, visitors do have the chance to follow a summer school and try their hand at mosaic-making. Learn more… |  |
36.949902 8.75 | 15 See underwater treasures at this September's Coralis Diving Festival in Tunisia. Whether you're a deep-sea diver or a lover of underwater photography who is too scared to set flipper into the… |  |
36.7981 10.1808 | 16 Tunis International Film Festival Held at Tunis Municipal Theatre prior to the opening of the Carthage Film Festival, the Tunis International Film Festival screens recent international productions. In-competition films try for… | |
36.8699 10.3445 | 17 Musiqat is a rare musical encounter between the East and the West with concerts that blend traditional music with innovative tunes. Performances are held at Ennejma Ezzahra, Tunisia's Centre… |  |
36.856136 10.325946 | 18 The Carthage Film Festival invites guests for an eight-day showcase of films from around the world in cultural venues around Tunis and Carthage. The Grand Prize is awarded in the form of the… | |
33.460661 9.025096 | 19 Once an original Bedouin marriage market, the Sahara Douz Festival is now a huge celebration, although it still retains an authentic feel. Aside from the market, there are camel and greyhound… |  |
33.92389 8.13691 | 20 International Festival of the Oasis The Tunisian town of Tozeur is the location for the annual International Festival of the Oasis, held around the date season. It boasts camel racing, storytelling, traditional dance and music… |  |
36.884702 10.333609 | 21 La Marsa is one of the prettiest and chicest beaches in Tunis. Its white sands are regularly filled with beautiful people and it offers a wide variety of water sports. The calm emerald water… |  |
36.856136 10.325946 | 22 The ancient city of Carthage, a landmark of Phoenician and Roman culture, lies in the suburbs of modern-day Tunis. Poignant reminders of the sheer scale of the settlement are still visible… | |
33.460661 9.025096 | 23 Every Thursday, when the Douz Camel Market takes place, this oasis town becomes a buzzing trading centre for the buying and selling of the animals. |  |
33.5457 9.9686 | 24 Located in the mountains of Djerba, Matmata is a troglodyte village named after a Berber tribe. The lunar-like landscape consists of craters dug into the ground and made into houses, some of… |  |
35.6833 10.1166 | 25 Known as the city of 50 mosques and as the fourth holiest city in Islam, scenic Kairouan is deeply rooted in art, history and religion. Among the worthy sights are the holy well of Bir Barouta… |  |
35.2167 10.7667 | 26 A venue to rival to Rome's Colosseum, El Jem Amphitheatre is just as huge and enjoys a better state of conservation. It is one of Tunisia's finest sights. | |
36.824401 10.166172 | 27 Situated in Tunis' Medina district, Zitouna Mosque is the largest in Tunisia. It was built by the ruler Obeid Allah Ibn-al-Habhab in the 9th century to celebrate the glory of Tunis. |  |
33.5457 9.9686 | 28 The amazing Troglodyte Settlements around Matmata, in the far south of Tunisia, consist of underground houses, which are also noteworthy for their use as sets in the Star Wars films. |  |
36.8117 10.1761 | 29 The National Museum of Bardo in Tunis is Tunisia's equivalent of the Louvre, containing an impressive collection of archaeological artefacts from several periods in the country's rich history. |  |
33.875225 10.858225 | 30 Held daily in Djerba's vibrant and bustling Houmt Souq, the Fish Auction is a good opportunity to experience the hustle and bustle of local life. |  |
31 Located at the heart of Djerba, Park Djerba Explore is comprised of the Crocodile Island, the Lalla Hadria art and history museum, and the Djerbian Heritage Conservatory, which traces Djerbian life. |  | |
36.8666 10.3499 | 32 Once a town of artists, the fishing village of Sidi Bou Said has cobblestone alleyways winding up through blue and white houses and offers stunning views of the bay of Tunis and the mountain… |  |
36.8489 10.2314 | 33 Carthage's Punic Harbours were constructed in the 4th century BC and are a spectacular reminder of the city's fascinating history. Thanks to extensive excavations in recent years it is now… |  |
33.883301 10.85 | 34 The waters surrounding the Tunisian island of Djerba provide an ideal diving environment, rich in colourful marine life and hidden caves to explore. Equipment hire is available. |  |
35.8273 10.6339 | 35 Once a common sight in Islamic settlements, the Ribat (small fortification) is now a relatively rare feature of Islamic architecture. The one in Sousse is 27 metres high, offering impressive… |  |
36.804336 10.174498 | 36 The Medina is a UNESCO World Heritage site home to bustling souks dating back to the 13th century. Lose yourself in its winding streets, where stalls sell a glittering array of silver… |  |
36.796845 10.178017 | 37 In Tunis city centre, the colourful Halfaouine Market is a great place to stock up on olives and peppery Tunisian condiment harissa, or pick up a couscouserie - a pan designed to make the… | |
38 From Berber mirrors and glazed tiles to coffee table and history books, the Bardo Museum shop is a cut above the rest. A welcome respite from haggling, yet reasonably priced. | | |
39 A reminder that Sicily is just over the water, resto-bar La Mamma in the city centre serves very reasonable Italian food and local wine, and at weekends has live music until late. | ||
33.678639 8.599548 | 40 Covering over 5000 square kilometres, Chott El Djerid in Tozeur is the largest salt lake in Tunisia and is responsible for legendary desert mirages. |  |
41 This popular, atmospheric café in the middle of the Medina has live Arab music, hookah pipes (shisha) and Turkish-style coffee - all the ingredients for a good Tunisian night out. | ||
42 Funky late night club La Plaza out at the beach area of La Marsa is popular with wealthy young liberated Tunisians and a sprinkling of expats. | ||
35.233299 9.1333 | 43 The Tunisian town of Sbeitla boasts several remarkable archaeological remains, including the ruins of a well-preserved Roman settlement, the archway dedicated to Emperor Diocletian and a… |  |
44 The Acqua Palace, in Sousse's Port El Kantaoui, is a water park with a number of water slides, toboggan drops, water rings and the Crazy River Ride, providing hours of entertainment. | ||
45 Located in Hammamet's new development, Yasmine Hammamet, Carthageland provides an entertaining and convenient way to discover the history of Tunisia, from the Carthaginians, Romans and Berbers… | ||
46 Friguia Park in Sousse is home to wildlife including mammals, reptiles and more than 25 endangered African species. |  | |
33.4883 10.5157 | 47 Located on the island of Djerba, La Ghriba Synagogue is considered to be one of the holiest sites in North Africa and is the destination of an annual pilgrimage for Tunisian Jews after the… |  |
48 Designed by French architect Yves Bureau, the 18-hole Carthage Golf Course was the first in Tunisia and is one of the oldest in Africa, built in 1927. Lessons are available for beginners and… | ||
49 Popular throughout Tunisia, Thalassotherapy combines hot seawater with massage, mud or seaweed wraps to promote general well-being. It relieves stress, arthritis and rheumatism while… |  |
