What is the best thing to buy in Tunisia?

Other Tunisian specialities to buy include essential oils and perfumes, copper, brass and wood souvenirs, delicious pastries, dates and olive oil, and why not pieces of silver jewellery. The great thing about shopping in Tunisia is that no matter where you are, you'll be able to find quality items at good prices.



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Tunis is great for shoppers. Popular souvenirs include traditional ceramic bowls, babouches (leather slippers) and djellabas (ankle length robes). Tunisian dates are justifiably famous, while jasmine perfume is a true scent of the country.

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Shopping in Tunisia The medinas of Tunisia's larger towns, such as Tunis, Kairouan, Sousse and Sfax are great places to buy Tunisian crafts, with an amazing range, but you will have to haggle. Souvenir shops in resort areas are plentiful, but you may have to look a bit harder to find high-quality goods.

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For two week holiday normally give maid 10 dinars when arrive within first couple days and 10 dinars at end of holiday. Restaurant as normally have drink with meal tend to give waiter approx 1 dinar each night tip alternatively you can give tip of 10-15 dinars at end of holiday.

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Do not travel to: Within 30 km of southeastern Tunisia along the border with Libya due to terrorism. Mountainous areas in the country's west, including the Chaambi Mountain National Park area, due to terrorism. The desert south of Remada due to the military zone.

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Around the hotel there will be no problem at all. However, remember this is a Muslim country, and out on the streets you will not see women wearing shorts or tank tops. No one will probably say anything, as Tunisian people are very friendly. However, I think it is good to be respectful of the customs of a country.

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Couscous, called kosksi, is the national dish of Tunisia, and can be prepared in many ways. It is cooked in a special kind of double boiler called a kiska:s in Arabic or couscoussière in French.

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Prevent bug bites Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in Tunisia. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine.

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European travelers should always have some cash on hand; getting it from an ATM abroad is usually the easiest, most advantageous way. If you need cash from an ATM, it's usually better to use a debit card, because credit cards often charge a high interest rate for a cash advance.

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For Tunisia there are two associated plug types, types C and E. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type E is the plug which has two round pins and a hole for the socket's male earthing pin. Tunisia operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

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