Explore Tunisia
1,300 km of Mediterranean coast, 8 UNESCO sites, 24 governorates and the Sahara at the bottom of the map. Here is Tunisia at a glance — and one card for every province.
Tunisia, in numbers
A red field with a white disc bearing a red crescent and five-pointed star — symbols of Islam shared with the Ottoman heritage. Adopted in 1831 (modern form 1959).
Motto: Liberty, Order, Justice — حرية، نظام، عدالة
All 24 governorates
Tunisia is divided into 24 wilayas (governorates). Tap any card to see what makes that province worth a detour.
Tunis
Capital, UNESCO medina, Carthage
Ariana
Northern suburb, La Marsa beaches
Ben Arous
Industrial belt, southern suburbs
Manouba
Western suburb, palaces & farms
Nabeul
Hammamet & Cap Bon resorts
Zaghouan
Roman aqueduct, mountain villages
Bizerte
Old port, Cap Angela (Africa's tip)
Béja
Wheat plains & Roman Dougga nearby
Jendouba
Tabarka coast, Aïn Draham forests
Le Kef
Hilltop kasbah, Numidian heritage
Siliana
Roman sites, mountain hikes
Kairouan
Holy city, Great Mosque (UNESCO)
Kasserine
Mount Chambi — Tunisia's highest peak
Sidi Bouzid
Inland farming heartland
Sousse
Beach + UNESCO medina, Port El Kantaoui
Monastir
Ribat fortress, marina, MIR airport
Mahdia
Fishing port, peninsular old town
Sfax
Economic capital, olive oil hub, Kerkennah
Gafsa
Phosphate mining, gateway to Tozeur
Tozeur
Palm oasis, Star Wars sets, Chott el Jerid
Kébili
Douz — gateway to the Sahara
Gabès
Coastal oasis, Berber Matmata nearby
Médenine
Djerba island, Zarzis, Ksour villages
Tataouine
Berber ksour, Star Wars country
What do the stars mean?
The star score reflects tourism popularity — how often international visitors currently include the governorate in their itinerary. It is not a judgement of the region, its people, its culture or its beauty.
Every Tunisian governorate has its own pride — landscapes, cuisine, dialects and history. A lower star count often just means fewer tourists have discovered it yet, which can make it the most memorable stop of your trip.
A few more details
Languages on the street
Arabic is the official language, but French is taught from primary school and is widely used in business, signage and media. In Djerba and the south you will hear Berber. English is common in tourist areas.
Money matters
The Tunisian dinar is a closed currency — you can't get it before arrival. Cards are accepted in hotels, malls and most restaurants in cities and resorts. Carry cash for the souks, taxis and rural areas.
When to come
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct are the sweet spot: warm sea, light crowds. Jul–Aug is hot and busy on the coast. Nov–Mar is mild for cultural trips and ideal for the desert.
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