Tunisian gastronomy

A synthesis of various civilizations, Carthage and Rome to mention only the most prestigious ones, Tunisia has always been distinguished by its intense cultural activity.
Berber, Arab, African and European influences have shaped the Tunisian cultural identity. The Tunisian gastronomy is a mixture of the local know –how and the contributions of various origins at various times.



The Tunisian cuisine has been enriched throughout the centuries by the contributions of different communities: the berbers, for example, who brought couscous to Tunisia, and the jewish community who introduced a great variety of delicious dishes.





As in all Mediterranean countries, Tunisian cuisine is based mainly on olive oil, spices and tomatoes and on a great assortment of fishes and meats. It draws its inspiration from various sources particulary Berber, Arab, Turkish and more often now Italian.



Tunisia is well renowned for the quality and sweetness of its fruits and its tradidtional pastry made of alomonds nuts and dates, all prepared with great precision.
Tunisian wines cover a wide range of reds, whites, roses and muscatels. The art of vine growing and winemaking dates back to the antiquity.

Thalasso and Medical tourism in Tunisia

A stone’s throw away from Rome, Paris and london, Tunisia has become one of the world’s tourist hot spots. Tunisia enjoys a mediterranean climate in the north and along its coast. Its weather is mild and the temperatures are very pleasant all year long. It is for these reasons that Tunisia has opted for a long time to be a detiniation of quality tourism.

However, beach tourism is not the only attraction the country offers; Saharan tourism, golf tourim, cultural tourism, sport tourism, and health tourism are also increasingly luring millions of holiday seekers to Tunisia.

The thalasso therapy and SPA have made of Tunisia the world’s second destination after France. Tunisia counts 49 thalasso therapy centers with a capacity of 6,500 therapy customers per day. Indeed, 250,000 foreign patients came to Tunisia in 2009 for treatment. Westerners, who represent 18%, come to Tunisia for cosmetic surgeries including plastic surgery.

Medical tourism in Tunisia has become the country’s second highest foreign currency earner and the second largest employer. Most of the 8,000 doctors were trained in Europe or Amercia which enabled them to meet Western standards. Prices are 40% to 60% lower than those in Western Europe, allowing even a one – week stay. Its proximity to Europe makes Tunisian an attractive alternative to India and Thailand for those who want to avoid long- haul flights.