Synopses & Reviews
The Rough Guide to Tunisia is the definitive guide to this Afro-Mediterranean destination. The full-colour introduction covers the mile-long beaches of the distinctly European northern coast, as well as the fortified kasbah’s of the mountainous interior and the sub-Saharan oases. There are lively accounts of all the sights, from Roman remains and Islamic monuments to the ancient Medinas of Tunis, Sfax and Sousse. You’ll find two full-colour sections that highlight Tunisia’s striking architecture and varied wildlife, information on the best resorts, and exciting excursions int.
Table of Contents
Colour section 1; Contents 3; Introduction 5; Where to go 8; When to go 13; Things not to miss 15; Basics 25; Getting there 27; Getting around 33; Accommodation 39; Food and drink 43; The media 46; Festivals 47; Sports and outdoor activities 49; Culture and etiquette 50; Shopping 54; Travel essentials 56; Guide 67; 1 Tunis and around 69; 2 Hammamet and Cap Bon 135; 3 Bizerte and the north 165; 4 Kairouan and the Sahel 207; 5 The Tell 277; 6 The Jerid 319; 7 Gabs and Matmata 369; 8 Jerba and the southeast coast 389; 9 The far south 421; Contexts 451; The historical framework 453; Islam 476