Tunisian festivals – read on

Even the smallest village in Tunisia sets aside a dedicated time period for its own summer festival. It could be to celebrate the changing of the seasons, to honour a local saint or to rejoice in a particularly good harvest or fishing haul.

One that may be of particular interest is the Saharian festival. It is hosted by the village of Douz which is considered to be the gateway to the Sahara. It also acts as the pick up point for safaris to the Sahara and Mehares. You can experience folk art, local customs and desert life.

Another festival of interest is the International Music Festival. This is held at the El Jem Coliseum. What could be better than sitting in an authentic Roman coliseum listening to world renowned music of all types on a beautiful African summers evening.

To find out more, visit the official Tunisian tourism website and to see a complete list of all Tunisian festivals click here.