Journey Through Tunisia - Africa Travel Documentary
Tunisia has been at the crossroads of civilizations for millennia and is a fascinating place to travel to. It’s the smallest nation in North Africa, but boasts enough history, culture, and natural beauty to match countries many times its size.
With its spectacular coastline, it’s often seen as a beach holiday destination, but venture a little further and you’ll discover a country full of vibrant cities, traditional cultures, delicious food, captivating historic sites, and friendly, welcoming people.
In this video, I’m traversing Tunisia, exploring some of the country’s most beautiful places. From the busy streets of capital Tunis to remote desert oases near Tozeur. From traditional Berber villages like Tamezret and Chenini to the long and beautiful beaches of Sousse. From the mountain scenery around Tataouine to the rolling dunes of the Sahara desert. From the relaxed vibe and friendly towns on Djerba island to the ancient archaeological sites of El Jem and Carthage. And from the impressive Great Mosque of Kairouan to the bustling alleys of Sfax’s historic medina.
This travel documentary was made in June 2023, when I had the chance to travel around Tunisia for 2,5 weeks.
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Here’s a brief overview of the content in this video:
We start our journey in Tunis, the vibrant capital city of Tunisia. It provides a great introduction to the country, with an intriguing historic medina, bustling markets, lively street scenes, great food and welcoming people. Not far from here are the picturesque Sidi bou Said, one of Tunisia’s most visited villages, and the ancient archaeological site of Carthage. Both can be visited as day trips from Tunis.
After renting a car, we drive South to the Berber village of Takrouna, to try some delicious home made bread. The next destination in Sousse, a popular beach vacation destination, that also offers a friendly medina, historic landmarks, and a stunning museum with spectacular mosaics.
We briefly stop in Monastir to visit the Ribat and Mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba, to many still seen as the ‘Father of the Nation’, before arriving in El Jem. This small town is home to one of the best preserved amphitheaters in the world.
Kairouan is considered the fourth holiest city in Islam, after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem. At the core of the city stands the imposing Great Mosque that remains an important place of worship. We also go in search of carpets here, for which Kairouan is famous.
After passing Sidi Bouzid, generally considered as the starting point of the so called Arab Spring, we continue to Tozeur, a small city on the edge of the Sahara. Reaching this far-flung outpost proved quite a challenge, as a sandstorm suddenly picked up. Around Tozeur we visit several oases, and also take a look at a former Star Wars movie set.
We cross the massive Chott el Jerid salt lake and arrive in Sabria, where we get an impression of nomadic lifestyles and ancient Bedouin culture. After riding camels, sipping tea at sunset, and a wonderful meal, we spend the night in style inside a tent camp. Next on the list are friendly Tamezret village, the peculiar hotel of Ksar Hadada, Ksar Ouled Soltane, and Chenini, which provides a great example of troglodyte housing.
The island of Djerba has a relaxed Mediterranean feel, with friendly villages, spectacular beaches, and interesting sights. We visit bustling markets, the murals and art of Djerbahood, pottery and ceramic workshops, and the beautiful El Ghriba Synagogue. We finish our journey in Sfax, an important commercial and industrial center, but also a city with a friendly, open attitude.
Timestamps / video chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:06 Tunis
11:53 Carthage
13:30 Sidi Bou Said
15:30 Takrouna
17:17 Sousse
23:37 Monastir
25:40 El Jem
27:48 Kairouan
31:58 Sidi Bouzid
32:55 Tozeur
39:59 Chott el Jerid
40:56 Sabria
44:25 Tamezret
45:55 Ksar Hadada
47:18 Chenini
48:40 Ksar Ouled Soltane
49:34 Djerba
58:19 Sfax
1:03:48 End
What are your favorite places in Tunisia?
Many! My three most favorite from the video: Tunis, Sabria and Djerba.
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Sidi Bou Said ! Takrouna ! Kelibia ! Kerkouane ! Al Huwariyah ! Tozeur ! Nefta ! Matmata ! Gabès ! Bizerte ! Tabarka ! El Kef ! Djerba ! Kerkennah Islands ! Jendouba ! Dougga !
I don't know who you are Stef Hoffer but you've really made a beauty. I watched it all in one go despite coming home from work sleep deprived and even more sleepy after eating a dinner of junk food. Fantastic stuff and Tunisians should thank you because many people such as myself who were unsure about visiting it will now definitely pay it a visit
Exotic and charming places ignite a desire to travel!
My favorite country in North Africa, which I have visited many times;🤩 Tunisia !🥰
Beautiful country , tasty food , friendly people and a lot of great images ! A fabuleus travel video. Thank you !!
Everywhere you go, people are smiling and so welcoming. That’s the best part!
Amazing Tunisia
Beautiful! 😊
Thank u for sharing. I havent really ever watched anything from Tunisia until now. So.... Thank u.
Another great travel documentary Mr Stef, I do like your narrative over some fantastic camera work. Keep traveling, and taking us with you
Great Documentary. Thumbs Up
Thanks a lot, glad you liked it!
Thank you for sharing, indeed it has a lot to offer.
Great Video thank you
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Is a wonderful place, thank you Stef for sharing your amazing experiences in this magical places!!, Greetings
No word can describe this work, thank you sir for showing the beauty of Tunisia and hope you enjoyed your stay 😊
Absolutely fascinating film Stef! I had no idea Tunisia was so beautiful and diverse!
I visited 3 years ago. It is a very nice old interesting city with lots of history. I am planning to go again.
A beautiful production Stef. Credit to you. I visited Tunisia several times touring the border regions, the coasts and especially Sidi Bou Said. My favourite place.
Awesome, great video.
Thank you for your dedicated travel vlogs. Always reminding us what a beautiful world we live in and we must take care of it NOW. 😊
Fantastic Video Stef, very well put together. We were considering to tour Morocco in our Campervan, however, this has opened my eyes to how beautiful and welcoming Tunisia and its people are. Just have to check visa for our British Campervan. Have subscribed. Thanks again... Tony and Carolyn. We are Wheely Living!... :)
Imádom Tunéziát A hunok a punok testvérei. Greetings from Hungary ❤
I love to explore the places has historical background dates back thousands of years but not known to the people especially these days. If ELOHIM allow me to travel, I will start from Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, all Central Asia's ,to Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. I love watching this video contains about Tunisia. Hope I can visit there soon!
Oh my goodness what a beautiful country to visit on my bucket list thank you
Wonderful video, thank you for sharing it!
Great documentary, I'm discovering my country through your video 😂
I❤ Tunisia ❤️❤️🇹🇳🎵🌟🤩🏊🌹
this is a beautiful film, thank you so much for sharing! Loved the colourful fabrics and carpets, the handicrafts, the towns and villages with their white and blue houses! Probably would need a plane to myself for all I would buy!
Thank you for sharing! It was a new experience for Tunisia and I'm glad I introduced it to you.
Wow A beautiful documentary. Great photography, thanks a lot.❤
fascinating !
She's like Algeria my beautiful country Tunisia ❤ all love from 🇩🇿
Very well made documentary. You covered all the basis including villages I never knew existed. Thank you.
Fabulous video thank you
Just beautiful and professional presentation - thanks so much for bringing us this lively part of the world and very friendly people !
Thank you for sharing 🙏 what a beautiful country will definitely put it on my bucket list 😊
reminds me of the times my mother used to take us back to Turkey and North Cyprus for holidays and we would go through the bazaars. I still remember that fishing vest you bought me. Allah Rahmet Eylesin. Mekani cennet olsun Anne :(
Amazing Quality video ..God Bless !!
Awesome documentary, thanks.
A beautiful documentary, showcasing much of Tunisia in all it's glory. Such countries in Northern Africa, are for many, mysterious, intriguing & even off the beaten path & much less known or even travelled by Western tourists, yet, there is so much to see & so much on offer! In Tunisia's case, this country possesses such a rich & diverse historical tapestry & it shows in it's peoples & in it's beautiful architecture abound. And the natural scenery abound, is also very interesting & beautiful. There are breathtakingly beautiful regions/sights to behold. A really lovely country & it's peoples appear so warm, friendly & welcoming. From the culture, the history, the food & so much more, Tunisia has much to offer the visitor. Thank you for sharing & for educating those, who are willing to be more open minded & to learn more, about the world in which they live. Cheers & peace✌
Thanks for sharing, shared.
Thanks ! Great documentary .
great documentary
Thank you, Stef Hoffer. very interesting...
Waiting for next country😍❤
Bello questo video !! BRAVO !
Hi Stef, You got very soothing voice, its magical. Thanks for making such superb documentary. Please show places on map before describing.
I appreciate your video and wish I had something similar to it.❤
Enjoyed beautiful
Your videos are spectacular ✨️. Artistry.
Good information about Tunisia and its touristic places👍
love this channel
Спасибо большое за фильм.
Beautiful!
Very very Nice vidéo Thank you for Sharing
Your presentation is nice touch
I agree, to the point and fun places.
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Thanks sir
Good information about Tunisia 👍
Thank you from Argentina
Thank you
Greate video
very nice video lot of content thanks
Thanks a lot for your comment :)
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Background music is poison for me. But what I enjoy more are the big and small voices and conversations on the streets and in the shops. It really brings an energy and life to the streets seen in the video.
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Yes Tunisia
Wow what a great video. Really peaks my interest in visiting Tunisia! What month did you film this?
i love TUNISIA >§
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I like to use less background music
I love such background music & I personally think that background music is very important & adds a very interesting & lovely touch to all travel videos, otherwise it can get really boring & become quite disengaging. Also, it adds a truly evocative feel when you hear it playing.
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seems that you've chosen very few faces to highlight of a minority population,there have been complaints of racism!
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You telling a lie, about nice people. Evil in inside, different face on outside, I know dark side, my friend was abandoned by her Arab husband from Tunisia, slim Toukebri, only used her in the United States get his daddy. Wealth and French woman, he left her for, well he got Karma judgement from creator, AllAH. What goes around come around. Truth.
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