Tunisia

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Where to Stay

The Tamerza Palace takes the idea of the desert oasis to the next level, with harem-chic rooms overlooking Tamerza’s old village. Or stop by on the circuit from Chebika to Mides for lunchtime Tunisian kebabs.

216-76-485-344, tamerza-palace.com

The hammam at the Sofitel Palm Beach Tozeur will ease the aches from a day of trekking. Satisfy a desert-size hunger with Tunisian and Mediterranean cuisine at the hotel’s El Jerid restaurant.

Route touristique, 216-76-453-111, sofitel.com

Where to Eat

On the way down from Tunis, stop at Hôtel La Kasbah behind the medina for a buffet lunch or just mint tea and Turkish pastries.

Avenue Ibn El Jazzar-Cité la mosquée, Kairouan, 216-77-237-301, goldenyasmin.com

Caramel deglet nour (fingers of light) dates don’t come any fresher than those still on the stem from the Thursday market in Douz. (You can pick up a camel, too.) 

Zone touristique

What to Do

Camel treks are on offer near the hotel El Mouradi in Douz in southern Tunisia. Hang on tight: Unlike horses, which you mount standing, camels get up from a seated position.

Hotel El Mouradi Douz, 216-75-47-03-03, elmouradi.com

Travel Planner

What to Pack in July

Evian spray, SPF 60 sunscreen.

Speak the Language

Although the official language is Arabic, French is widely spoken.

Good to Know

The currency, dinar, is only available in the country. Keep receipts to change money back at the airport when you depart.

Time Difference*

+6

The Expert

Tunisian National Tourist Office

514-397-1182, tourismtunisia.com

Getting There

Air Canada offers service to Frankfurt from Vancouver (with Star Alliance™ member Lufthansa), Calgary, Toronto and Montreal. Connect to Tunis with Lufthansa.

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