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Travel guide
Practical advice, the best time to go and ideas for your stay in Tunisia, written to help you book with confidence.
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Read moreTunisia at a glance
The practical points to check before you leave.
Currency
The Tunisian dinar (TND) is a closed currency. Change it on arrival and keep your receipts.
Languages
Arabic is the official language and French is widely spoken. English is common in tourist areas.
Time zone
UTC+1 all year round, with no change between summer and winter.
Electricity
230 V, with type C and E sockets as in much of Europe.
Emergencies
Police 197, ambulance (SAMU) 190, civil protection 198.
Entry
Requirements depend on your nationality. Check with your embassy or consulate before you leave.
Getting around
Taxis, trains and louages (shared minibuses), or a booked transfer for peace of mind.
Customs
Dress modestly in medinas and religious sites, and ask before photographing people.
When to go
The best period depends on what you want to do. Each square is a month, from January to December.
Beach and swimming
- Jan : Less suited
- Feb : Less suited
- Mar : Less suited
- Apr : Less suited
- May : Possible
- Jun : Ideal
- Jul : Ideal
- Aug : Ideal
- Sep : Ideal
- Oct : Possible
- Nov : Less suited
- Dec : Less suited
Medinas and sites
- Jan : Possible
- Feb : Possible
- Mar : Ideal
- Apr : Ideal
- May : Ideal
- Jun : Possible
- Jul : Less suited
- Aug : Less suited
- Sep : Ideal
- Oct : Ideal
- Nov : Ideal
- Dec : Possible
Sahara
- Jan : Possible
- Feb : Possible
- Mar : Ideal
- Apr : Ideal
- May : Possible
- Jun : Less suited
- Jul : Less suited
- Aug : Less suited
- Sep : Possible
- Oct : Ideal
- Nov : Ideal
- Dec : Possible
Ideal Possible Less suited This month
General guide only: the weather varies from one year and one region to another.
