🇹🇳 Tunisia

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) bring mild, dry weather that suits both the coast and the desert. Summer is hot along the coast and extreme inland; winter is mild but rainier in the north.

A Mediterranean climate on the coast gives way to arid, desert conditions further south, so temperature and rainfall vary sharply depending on where you are in the country.

Visa requirements depend on nationality. Confirm current rules with the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country before you book.

Louage shared taxis and an intercity train line connect the main coastal cities cheaply. Tunis has a light rail (TGM) and a tram network. Renting a car gives access to the desert south, where public transport is thin.

Tunisia is inexpensive by European standards: street food, local transport and modest guesthouses cost a fraction of what similar options cost across the Mediterranean.

Tunisia is a Muslim-majority country with a generally relaxed dress code in tourist areas; modesty is appreciated at mosques and in smaller inland towns. Friday is the main day of prayer.

Couscous, brik (a fried pastry usually filled with egg and tuna) and harissa-spiced dishes define the table, alongside strong mint tea served throughout the day.

Check your government's current travel advisory before booking, particularly for areas near the Libyan and Algerian borders. Tourist areas along the coast see regular visitors and a visible security presence.