La Tunisie en Camping-Car : location, conseils, aires, routes

Would you like to visit Tunisia otherwise? Discover everything you need to know before you go to Tunisia on a camper or in a fitted van!

Discover Tunisia by camping-car or in a fitted van is the opportunity to get out of the beaten paths. You will encounter landscapes not visited by tourists and truly enjoy the conviviality of Tunisians.

But how do you prepare to make the most of this trip? In this article you will find all the necessary information: itineraries, budget, driving rules, parking areas, better periods to travel... Good reading!

Ideas of itineraries in Tunisia by camping-car

Leave a week

If you have a week to devote to Tunisia, you have a choice between discovering the North or the South.

Here is the route to visit the north of the country:

• Day 1 to 3: Tunis and its surroundings. The beautiful Tunisian capital is visiting for its medina, souk and port, but also for the famous National Museum of Bardo. This is the second museum of the African continent after the Cairo Museum! Then visit the surroundings of the city: the Phoenician vestiges of Carthage, the pretty village of Sidi Bou Saïd... ;
• Day 4: Sousse (1h45, 145 km). This beautiful port city is nicknamed the "earth of the Sahel". Its pretty traditional houses, its medina and its monuments are worth a visit... without forgetting its beaches!
• Day 5: Kairouan (55 min, 55 km). Welcome to the first Holy City of the Maghreb! Kairouan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the wealth of its old town and its religious heritage. You are advised to spend the night there;
• Day 6: Djebel Zaghdoud National Park (1h10, 65 km). Small getaway in this discreet park, which contains a typical biodiversity. Aleppo pines, red juniper, sumac, lentisque olive trees, green oaks... But also historical vestiges near Ksar Lemsa;
• Day 7: back to Tunis.

And to discover the Southeast:

• Day 1 to 4: Djerba. Here it is above all to enjoy the beaches and the sun. But the island also offers some visits to do: ibadite architecture, Houmt-Souk, Ghriba Synagogue, Djerba Explore...
• Day 5: Pain (2h, 145 km). Visit of the fortified greniers of Douiret. The landscapes are breathtaking. On the way, stop at the ghorfas of Médenine;
• Day 6: Ksar-ouled-Soltane and Guermessa (1h25, 80 km). Visit of two fortified villages (ksour) of the region, among incredible lunar landscapes;
• Day 7: back.

Good to know. : we can access Djerba by the road.

Leave for two weeks

Are you looking for a 2-week road trip in Tunisia? The journey begins in the same way as the first route in the north of the country:

• Day 1 to 3: Tunis;
• Day 4: Sousse ;
• Day 5: Kairouan;
• Day 6: Djebel Zaghdoud National Park;
• Day 7: El-Jem (2h, 130 km). Located at the gates of the Sahel, El-Jem is visiting for its spectacular amphitheatre;
• Day 8 and 9: Madhia (50 min, 40 km). This bright coastal town is ideal for resting and still houses a superb medina;
• Day 10: Sfax (2h, 100 km). Take the half-day to gently walk along the coast, discover the landscapes and coastal villages to Sfax. This large city has a very pleasant atmosphere;
• Day 11: Gabès (2h20, 130 km). The great palm grove of the oasis of Gabès is really worth the detour;
• Day 12 to 14: Djerba (2h20, 105 km). Enjoy the beaches of Djerba and why not its surroundings (see Southeast route).

Leave for a month

To visit Tunisia by camping-car, it is better to have a good month in front of you! Here is a route proposal:

• Day 1 to 4: Tunis and its surroundings. Discover all the treasures of the capital: the monuments, the medina, the souk... Plan a half-day at the Bardo National Museum for you to impregnate Tunisian history. Don't miss visiting Carthage and the village Sidi Bou Saïd;
• Day 5 to 7: archaeological sites (6h50, 360 km). Join Tabarka by the coast, without missing Bizerte and Cap Serrat. From there, join the ancient sites of Bulla Regia and Dougga;
• Day 8 and 9: Nabeul and Hammamet (2h50, 190 km). Join the coast to starve you on the pretty cities of Nabeul and Hammamet;
• Day 10: Sousse (1h15, 100 km). Take advantage of the beauty of the alleys and beaches of the "early Sahel";
• Day 11: Kairouan (55 min, 55 km). The spiritual capital of Tunisia is full of treasures;
• Day 12: El-Jem (1h10, 70 km). We visit first of all El-Jem for its superb amphitheatre;
• Day 13: Sfax (1h10, 75 km). Join Sfax to enjoy its old town and beaches;
• Day 14 and 15: Gabès (2h20, 130 km). Visit the great palm grove, a spectacular but fragile treasure;
• Day 16 to 19: Djerba (2h20, 105 km). Place at the farniente, but not that: the island contains many points of interest;
• Day 20 and 21: the ksour circuit (2 h, 145 km). Discover the fortresses of the desert, without failing the incredible Douiret;
• Day 22 and 23: Matmata (2h40, 175 km). This desert village contains Luke Skywalker’s childhood home;
• Day 24 and 25: Douz (1h15, 90 km). This oasis is an ideal starting point to go trek in the desert;
• Day 26 and 27: Tozeur (2 h, 130 km). There is a true sweetness of living in Tozeur with the beauty of the desert surrounding it, its canyons and its oasis (Chebika, Tamerza, Midès...);
• Day 28: back.

What budget to travel by motorhome in Tunisia?

There are no camper rental companies in Tunisia. The prices indicated therefore correspond to a rental in France. For parking, the rates offered here ( 4€/day ) correspond to a high fork. In town you will usually have to pay 1 dinar/h to park.

Average budget for 1 week:

• Rental + motorhome insurance : 800€ on average season;
• Rental + motorhome insurance (between individuals): 560€ ;
• Essence: 35€
• Parking : 30€
• Total: 625€ and 865€

Average budget for 2 weeks:

• Rental + motorhome insurance : 1 600€ on average season;
• Rental + motorhome insurance (between individuals): 1 120€ ;
• Essence: 65€
• Parking : 60€
• Total: 1 245€ and €1,725

Average budget for 1 month:

• Rental + motorhome insurance : 3 € on average season;
• Rental + motorhome insurance (between individuals): 2 € ;
• Essence: 125€
• Parking : 120€
• Total: 2 445€ and 3 445€

Driving in Tunisia by motorhome : traffic rules to know

What documents do you have on board?

To drive in Tunisia by motorhome, make sure to take on board the following documents:

• Identity documents ;
• Driver's license ;
• Grey card ;
• Green Insurance Card ;
• Customs-issued traffic permits ;
• If the vehicle does not belong to you: proxy of the owner ;
• Whether you want to go to the extreme south (after Tataouine), you need to get some specific permits. The deadline is 4 to 6 weeks.

What are the speed limits?

• 50 km/h in agglomeration;
• 90 km/h on a fast track:
• 110 km/h On the highway.

Fuel

On average, the price of the Diesel is around them 0.50 €/L . Attention: in the South, service stations are more rare. You sometimes have to travel 100 km before you find one! Be foreseeable. Also know that many stations do not take the credit card, plan liquid.

Alcohol flying

The authorized alcohol level is set at 0.3 g/L . If your camper is in the heavyweight category, then the tolerance is zero.

Motorway to Tunisia: what fare for your motorhome category?

If you take the highway on your trip to Tunisia by motorhome, you will have to count between 0.5 and 4.5 dinars ( between 0.15 and 1.37 euros ) for each portion.

Other information on driving in Tunisia

Walking around Tunisia by camping-car or in a fitted van will not be any rest! Traffic rules are not respected and signs are blurred . The klaxon is the main communication mode. In the city and in the countryside, take care of pedestrians and animals that sometimes cross abruptly.

In short, it requires a lot of vigilance. But after a few days, good drivers should be able to find themselves there. The roads are in good condition. But in the South, take care of the nests and the donkey backs.

Camping-car areas in Tunisia: where to park?

All those who have already made Tunisia on motorhome know that. The country does not include specialized areas or spots that come out of the lot . The few campsites are generally not recommended. So you'll have to look for a parking place every night, whether in town or in nature.

We can find real beads by chance, or by using applications like Park4Night and Caramaps. However, these must-sees of van road trips can sometimes sin in Tunisia. So, he can get hard to find where to park. In that case, listen to the Tunisians! They will advise you with pleasure. The police can also show you spots to spend the night. Think about the car parks of hotels and restaurants. Don't worry: very quickly, you will adopt the right reflexes.

What is the best time to travel by motorhome in Tunisia?

If you want to travel on the northern coast of Tunisia by camping-car, then prefer the periods of April to August or October to November . If you want to enjoy the beach, the season July to October is ideal.

Inside the country and in the desert, avoid the months from June to September, which are very hot. March-April-May and October-November are the best times.

Finally, we enjoy the beaches of Djerba and its surroundings from June to October. But if you want to travel in the South of Tunisia by camping-car without facing the heavy heat, it is better to go from February to June or October to December .

With all this information, you only need to know when to go to visit Tunisia by camping-car!