What is the currency?
The currency in Tunisia is the Tunisian Dinar (TND).
What is the time zone?
Tunisia operates on Central European Time (CET) GMT+1 and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What is the weather like?
Tunisia has a Mediterranean climate along the coast, with average summer temperatures ranging from 25°C to 35°C, and hotter conditions of 35°C to 45°C further south towards the Sahara. Winters are mild, typically between 10°C and 18°C.
Top things to see & do
Explore the ruins of ancient Carthage, wander the whitewashed streets of Sidi Bou Said, get lost in the souks of the Tunis medina, and venture into the Sahara for a night under the stars.
Local cuisine to try
Enjoy a bowl of traditional couscous topped with lamb & vegetables, sample brik, a crisp pastry filled with egg, tuna & herbs, and try harissa-spiced dishes throughout, a fiery chili paste that defines much of Tunisian cooking.