How to plan a road trip across Tunisia?

Comment planifier un road trip a travers la Tunisie?

Confidence: high Reviewed: 2026-04-08 EN FR

Short Answer

Road network: 20,000 km paved roads, A1 motorway (Tunis-Sfax, 270 km). Car rental: from 80 TND/day (Hertz, Avis, local companies), international license accepted. Fuel: 2.5-3 TND/liter. Classic routes: Tunis-Cap Bon (2h), Tunis-Dougga-El Kef (3h), Coastal Sfax-Djerba (4h), Grand Sud (Tozeur-Douz-Matmata, 3 days). Tips: avoid night driving in rural areas, carry spare water in south, speed limits 110 km/h motorway, 50 km/h towns. GPS: Google Maps works well. 4x4 needed for desert tracks only.

Version francaise

20 000 km routes bitumees. Location: des 80 TND/jour. Essence: 2.5-3 TND/l. Routes classiques: Cap Bon, Dougga-El Kef, Cote Sfax-Djerba, Grand Sud (3 jours). Conseils: eviter nuit en rural, eau dans le sud.

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Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
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