The Most Beautiful Scenic Drives in Tunisia by Car

Start with the Cap Bon route in the north-east of the country. Between Hammamet, Nabeul, Kelibia and its fort, this peninsula offers landscapes of vineyards, wild beaches and fishing villages. The coastal road runs along a turquoise sea and invites many stops.

Then head to the north-west and the Tabarka and Ain Draham region. Mountain roads wind through forests of cork oaks and pines, in a green, cool atmosphere that contrasts with the rest of the country. The views over the Mediterranean are stunning.

For history lovers, the road to Dougga and Le Kef crosses grain-growing plains and leads to exceptional ancient sites. This cultural road trip combines rural landscapes with some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in North Africa.

The south holds the most impressive scenery. The road from Douz to Tozeur runs alongside the vast Chott el-Jerid salt lake, with its surreal reflections, before reaching the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Mides. Further on, the lunar landscapes of Matmata and Tataouine, famous for their cave dwellings, seem straight out of a film.

Finally, the island of Djerba lends itself to a relaxed loop between beaches, the Houmt Souk market and traditional villages.

For these routes, choose a suitable vehicle: a comfortable sedan for long distances or an SUV for the southern tracks. With unlimited mileage, you can drive across Tunisia without counting the kilometres and at your own pace, for a journey rich in discovery.