Squint in awe at the glinting-gold El-Jem Colosseum and imagine the bloodthirsty roar as Roman gladiators entertain the crowd. Float in startlingly clear seas at El-Mansourah Beach. Wear your fragrant jasmine flower with confidence you're sending the right message. Sway gracefully on camelback through the endless Sahara, willing your steed not to break into a trot.
In This Guide
Four authors, 73 days of in-country research, 70 detailed maps, 102 plates of salade mechouia, one rented camel. New Arts & Architecture chapter. Top Tunisian chef Rafik Tlatli gives an expert take on the local cuisine. Content updated visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler suggestions.
I’ve used this to navigate Tunisia on several occasions. The authors say in one place that “only dogs and Englishmen” can survive the heat in one locale. And true enough, when I took my Tunisian in-laws to the place my wife (jokingly?) accused my of trying to kill them off.
This book is very helpful and interesting. It's fun to learn about the history of this place! The Modern Standard Arabic is way different from Tunisein dialect, but besides that it is really helpful.