What are the most important traditional festivals in Tunisia?

Quels sont les festivals traditionnels les plus importants en Tunisie?

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

Short Answer

Major festivals: Carthage International Festival (July-August, music/theatre in Roman amphitheatre), Festival of the Sahara (Douz, December — camel racing, traditional music), Festival of the Hawk (El Haouaria, June — falconry), Tabarka Jazz Festival (August), Festival of the Olive Tree (Kalaa Kebira), Mawlid (Prophet's birthday — special sweets, celebrations), Orange Blossom Festival (Nabeul, April), Coral Festival (Tabarka). Religious: Ramadan, Eid el-Fitr, Eid el-Adha — national holidays.

Version francaise

Festivals majeurs: Carthage (juillet-aout), Sahara Douz (decembre, courses chameaux), Fauconnerie El Haouaria (juin), Jazz Tabarka (aout), Olivier Kalaa Kebira, Fleurs d'Oranger Nabeul (avril). Religieux: Ramadan, Aid.

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Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.

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Last reviewed2026-04-08
Expires2026-09-30
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Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
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