Discovering some fascinating places

You won't really get to know the Monastir region unless you take a trip into the surrounding countryside, stopping in a little village to meet the local people who, due to their mixed origins and because they have rarely lived in isolation, are remarkably friendly, open and welcoming. Within a radius of less than 60 miles, you can visit Sousse, the regional capital with its many facets, Kairouan, the capital of the Aghlabi dynasty with its great mosque, El Jem and its gigantic Roman amphitheatre, Mahdia, ancient

capital of the Fatmite dynasty and major fisching port for Tunisian "blue fish", Ksar Hellal, renowned since time immemorial for the quality of its cloths and which continues to have a thriving modern textile industry. Moknine is famous for its jewellery Berber costumes as well as for its pottery and is another place well worth a visit.

Another must for your excursion programme is Jemmal and tis picturesque camel market and the carpet market at Ksibet-el-Mediouni.
Bach in Monastir, abandon yourself to the pleasure of lazing around and sunbathing on the warm sandy beaches.
You will already feel like a local, at one with this country and its uniquely relaxing lifestyle.
Land of happiness, sunshine and generosity, Monastir awaits you under its shady ramparts, the traditional posy of jasmine in its hair.