Circuits and trips to Tunisia
Programs at Tunisia
Useful information for traveling to Tunisia
Documentation
To travel to Tunisia, you only need a valid passport with a validity of at least 3 months from the moment you enter the country.
Language
The official language is Arabic, while French, spoken fluently by most of the population, is considered a commercial language.
Religion
Almost the entire population, approximately 95%, professes Sunni Islam, the rest professes other religions such as Christianity or Judaism.
Traditions
While in the rest of the Arab countries the weekly rest is from Thursday to Friday, the Tunisians have a weekend “as God intended”, from Saturday to Sunday. It is not obligatory to leave tips in bars and restaurants.
Climate
En el norte del país, hay montañas y el clima es templado, con inviernos suaves, lluviosos, veranos calurosos y secos. El rango de temperaturas en el norte oscila entre 34 y 6oC. En el sur, hay desiertos que se entienden hasta el Sáhara.
Health
No vaccinations are required for travelers coming from Europe.
Currency
The official currency of Tunisia is the Tunisian dinar, which is divided into 1,000 millimes. Currently there are coins minted in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 millimes and ½, 1, 2 and 5 dinars; and bills of 5, 10, 20 and 50 dinars. Money can be exchanged in all banks, exchange offices and in hotels with 3 stars or more.
Payment methods
Debit or credit cards can be used to pay at hotels and restaurants.
Electricity
The common voltage is 230 V. The plugs and sockets are type C/E.
Hour
Tunisia's time zone is GMT+01:00.
Means of transport
In Tunisia there are the usual means of transport, and there are also tourist transports to make transfers of clients, visits or excursions in some cities of the country.
Gastronomy
Tunisian gastronomy is based on the use of vegetables, sheep and beef meat, fish (mainly on the coasts) and pasta. It is rich and varied and differs from its North African neighbors. Loaf-shaped bread is the staple of many Tunisians, the typical Tunisian sandwich is made with tuna crumbs, green olives and slices of hard-boiled egg. The most consumed dishes are pasta (spaghetti and macaroni), usually served with tomato sauce. The most common entries are the brik or the chorba frik; as main dishes are couscous and tajines; and as desserts the assidat zgougou and the baklawa. The most typical drink is mint tea with pine nuts.
Helpful tips
Preferably visit the medinas during the day, since at night they are barely lit and not many people circulate. Ask permission before taking pictures where people are out. Prepare a basic travel kit with antidiarrheals, stomach protector, sunscreen and mosquito repellent. Try to always drink bottled water, eat well-done meat, and wash and peel fruit.