Tunis Travel Forum

I am going to be in London next week for work and would like to take a weekend to travel outside of the UK. I was thinking of Tunisia and would really like some help deciding on places to stay and a tour company offering day tours. I am considering Hammamet but am open to other suggestions. I love taking photos so i'm alwasy interested in beautiful and unique landscapes, people and culture. So any citites that you can think of would be much appreciated.

I've been to Egypt and Istanbul on my own, both of which I experienced some cat calling from men but nothing serious or to the extent where I felt uncomfortable. Should I have any concerns in Tunisia? I found a good fair on Lufthansa leaving London in the evening and arriving in Tunisia at 12:55am which is good enough to rest and get up to then enjoy 2 full day of exploring.

Looking forward to everyone's responses. Thanks, Anna

I have not been to Tunisia for many years but given the choice between Tunisia and Morocco I would choose Morocco any day. Marrakech is a vibrant city with ancient architecture, great shopping and delicious food. Whereas Hammamet is a tourist place with a nice beach and overpriced restaurants.

Hi,
No there you should have no concerns. If you are just staying 2 days and you want to make some exploring, then I would advise you to choose another destination.
If you want to stay near to Tunis, then you can have your hotel in Sidi Bou Said or La Marsa, and enjoy the terrific lands and seascapes, with possibility to move around and get to the Medina of Tunis or the Bardo Museum.
You can also try Bizerte, which is a very beautiful city. You can enjoy some beach, the old port and Medina. Visit the ships cimetry and teh area of Errimel. You can go visit the Ichkeul National Parc. Or have a tour of the city around Bizerte such as: Char El Milh and Rafraf.
Enjoy!!!

When I visited Tunis I stayed in la Marsa two times with friends. From there it's easy to visit Sidi Bou Said and the ancient site Carthago by train. The same train goes to the citycentre of Tunis where you can visit the souqs and the Bardo museum. Sometimes we moved also around in taxis. We made also an one day visit to Bizerte by local bus, but for two days I suggest to spend your time in the Tunis area.

And I agree Marrakech is a vibrant city. I spent some days there last year. So if you find a low cost flight to Marrakech, just jump in and go !

Hi and thanks you all for your replies.

I actually decided on Marrakesh. I am flying to Casablanca (to save airfare money) and then taking the train into Marrakesh. I get in at 11:55pm which means that i'll have to overnight in Casa. Does anyone have a recommendation on a hotel in Casablanca that close to the train station for Marrakesh? Also what is transportation like at that time of night from the airport?

I have travelled as a single female and would say tunisia is far better than morroco from that point of view. I felt much safer in tunisia, and got a lot less hassle from men

The Ibis hotel is very conveniently across the road from the Cassa voyagers station. It has good rooms, self service breakfast and a pool. Not that you are likely to use it at 1am in the morning. I think they also have 24hr room service. It costs 480Dh per night. The only drawback is that some rooms are very close to the railway track and can be quite noisy. You can reserve on-line.
Have fun...