Road trips
20 road trips across Tunisia
Each route links places worth the drive, in the order to visit them. Open one to see every stop.
- The Roman Heritage Trail4 days · 5 stopsFive cities of Africa Proconsularis
- Star Wars Desert Route3 days · 5 stopsTatooine was here all along
- Cap Bon Coastal Escapes2 days · 4 stopsJasmine, harissa and turquoise coves
- Medinas & Sacred Cities4 days · 5 stopsThirteen centuries of Islamic architecture
- The Ksour Route3 days · 7 stopsBerber villages and granaries of the Dahar
- The Mountain Oases2 days · 6 stopsCanyons, springs and palm groves of the Jerid
- The Deep South by 4x43 days · 4 stopsSalt lake, dunes and a desert spring
- The Wild North3 days · 7 stopsCapes, lakes and cork oak forests
- The High Tell3 days · 7 stopsMountains and Roman towns without crowds
- Djerba, the Other Way2 days · 6 stopsThe island beyond its beaches
- Tunis and Its Bay2 days · 6 stopsThe first stay of almost every visitor
- Around Tunis2 days · 5 stopsRoman ruins and a mountain within an hour
- The Bizerte Lagoon and Capes2 days · 5 stopsBeaches and villages of the north-east coast
- Marble and Forests of the North-West3 days · 5 stopsUnderground villas, quarries and cork oaks
- The Wild Cap Bon2 days · 4 stopsThe tip of the cape, beyond Hammamet
- The Quiet Sahel2 days · 7 stopsVillages and small ports, away from the hotel zones
- Sfax and Kerkennah2 days · 4 stopsA region almost absent from tourist routes
- Gabès, from the Sea to the Mountains2 days · 5 stopsThe only seaside oasis, then the Dahar
- Gafsa and the Savanna2 days · 3 stopsA region with no road trip until now
- The Grand Tour of Tunisia10 days · 9 stopsThe classic north-to-south loop in one trip
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for a road trip in Tunisia?
The 20 Tunisia Go road trips last from 2 to 10 days: The Roman Heritage Trail (4 days), Star Wars Desert Route (3 days), Cap Bon Coastal Escapes (2 days), Medinas & Sacred Cities (4 days), The Ksour Route (3 days), The Mountain Oases (2 days), The Deep South by 4x4 (3 days), The Wild North (3 days), The High Tell (3 days), Djerba, the Other Way (2 days), Tunis and Its Bay (2 days), Around Tunis (2 days), The Bizerte Lagoon and Capes (2 days), Marble and Forests of the North-West (3 days), The Wild Cap Bon (2 days), The Quiet Sahel (2 days), Sfax and Kerkennah (2 days), Gabès, from the Sea to the Mountains (2 days), Gafsa and the Savanna (2 days), The Grand Tour of Tunisia (10 days). Each route lists its stops and can be stretched if you want to take your time.
Which road trip should you choose for Roman ruins?
For Roman ruins, look at: The Roman Heritage Trail (4 days), The High Tell (3 days), Marble and Forests of the North-West (3 days), Around Tunis (2 days).
Which road trip should you choose for the desert and the ksour?
For the desert and the ksour, look at: Star Wars Desert Route (3 days), The Ksour Route (3 days), The Deep South by 4x4 (3 days), Gafsa and the Savanna (2 days).
Which road trip should you choose for the sea and the islands?
For the sea and the islands, look at: Cap Bon Coastal Escapes (2 days), Djerba, the Other Way (2 days), The Wild Cap Bon (2 days), The Bizerte Lagoon and Capes (2 days), The Quiet Sahel (2 days), Sfax and Kerkennah (2 days).
Which road trip should you choose for the mountains and oases?
For the mountains and oases, look at: The Mountain Oases (2 days), The Wild North (3 days), Gabès, from the Sea to the Mountains (2 days).
Which road trip should you choose for holy cities and medinas?
For holy cities and medinas, look at: Medinas & Sacred Cities (4 days), Tunis and Its Bay (2 days), The Grand Tour of Tunisia (10 days).
When is the best time for a road trip in Tunisia?
It depends on the route. Recommended months for each road trip: The Roman Heritage Trail (Mar to May, Oct to Nov); Star Wars Desert Route (Oct to Apr); Cap Bon Coastal Escapes (Mar to Oct); Medinas & Sacred Cities (Mar to May, Sep to Oct); The Ksour Route (Oct to Apr); The Mountain Oases (Oct to Apr); The Deep South by 4x4 (Nov to Mar); The Wild North (Apr to Oct); The High Tell (Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov); Djerba, the Other Way (May, October); Tunis and Its Bay (Mar to Jun, October); Around Tunis (Mar to May, Oct to Nov); The Bizerte Lagoon and Capes (May to Jun, September); Marble and Forests of the North-West (Mar to Jun, Sep to Oct); The Wild Cap Bon (Mar to Jun, October); The Quiet Sahel (Mar to May, Sep to Oct); Sfax and Kerkennah (Mar to May, Sep to Oct); Gabès, from the Sea to the Mountains (Oct to Apr); Gafsa and the Savanna (Oct to Apr); The Grand Tour of Tunisia (Mar to May, Oct to Nov).
Created with love by Mehdi Maiez