• About Us
  • Readers Write
Carthage Magazine
The Authentic Tunisian Cookbook — sixty traditional recipes from the heart of North Africa. $9.99 Get the cookbook→
  • Home
  • Food
  • Culture
  • Travel
  • News
  • Editors’ Picks
  • Shop
Culture

Why Are Tunisia Called the Eagles of Carthage?

Tunisia or Turkey? An Honest Comparison from Tunis

Fricassé: Tunisia’s Fried Tuna Sandwich — and the Right Way to Build...

Tunisian Wine: A Guide to the World’s Most Overlooked Wine Country

Tunisia or Egypt? An Honest Comparison from Tunis

CultureEditors' Picks

The Khomsa: Tunisia’s Five-Fingered Hand and the Three Thousand Years Behind It

The Best Beaches in Djerba: A Local’s Honest Guide

Day Trips from Djerba: Matmata, Ksar Ghilane & the Gateways to the...

The Best Time to Visit Djerba: A Month-by-Month Guide

Djerba Airport: A Practical Guide to Arrival, Transfers & What to Expect

Trending

Tunisia’s Official 26-Man Squad for the 2026 World...

May 15, 2026

Alcohol in Tunisia: What Visitors Need to Know

May 6, 2026

Habib Bourguiba: The Man Who Built Modern Tunisia...

June 9, 2026

Claudia Cardinale: The Girl from La Goulette Who...

June 9, 2026

Tunisia Approves Proposal for Family Car Importation with...

November 29, 2025

Cost of Living in Tunisia: Prices for Travelers,...

May 16, 2026

Tunisia Weather: A Month-by-Month Guide

May 16, 2026

Getting Around Tunisia: The Complete Transport Guide

May 29, 2026

An FCR Once Every 10 Years for Tunisians...

December 11, 2023

SIM Card and eSIM in Tunisia: The Traveler’s...

May 16, 2026

Editors' Picks

The Khomsa: Tunisia’s Five-Fingered Hand and the Three Thousand Years Behind It

Nadia Ben Hamouda June 12, 2026
By Nadia Ben Hamouda June 12, 2026

The Island of Djerba: Tunisia’s UNESCO World Heritage Island

Contributing Editor June 12, 2026
By Contributing Editor June 12, 2026

Top 20 Foods to Eat in Tunisia: A Definitive Guide from Tunis

Tayssir Ben Hassen June 7, 2026
By Tayssir Ben Hassen June 7, 2026

Tunisian Mosaics: Where to See the World’s Greatest Collection

Ghassen Fartoun June 5, 2026
By Ghassen Fartoun June 5, 2026

Latest Posts

  • Culture

    Inside a Tunisian Wedding: Seven Days, Seven Dresses, and a Country That Knows How to Celebrate

    By Nadia Ben Hamouda May 23, 2026
    By Nadia Ben Hamouda May 23, 2026

    Quick Answer A traditional Tunisian wedding is a multi-day celebration — historically seven days, …

  • News

    Eid al-Adha in Tunisia: A Country Prepares for the Sacrifice — Despite Record Sheep Prices

    By Editorial Staff May 23, 2026
    By Editorial Staff May 23, 2026

    Quick Answer Eid al-Adha — known in Tunisia as Eid el-Idha or, more commonly, …

  • Food & Drinks

    Brik: Tunisia’s Crispy, Yolk-Filled Pastry — and the Right Way to Eat It

    By Editorial Staff May 23, 2026
    By Editorial Staff May 23, 2026

    Quick Answer Brik, pronounced breek, is a thin, crisp Tunisian pastry folded into a …

  • Culture

    The Tunisia I Kept Meeting Abroad

    By Contributing Editor May 20, 2026
    By Contributing Editor May 20, 2026

    Eya Bouabidi – Tunisia is not just a simple or passive word for people …

  • CultureEditors' PicksTravel

    El Ghriba Synagogue, Djerba: Africa’s Oldest Synagogue

    By Editorial Staff May 16, 2026
    By Editorial Staff May 16, 2026

    Quick Answer El Ghriba (الغريبة, “the miraculous”) is a synagogue on the Tunisian island …

  • Culture

    Djebba and the Bouhouli Fig: Tunisia’s Only AOC Fruit, Grown on a Mountain That Most Tunisians Have Never Visited

    By Editorial Staff May 16, 2026
    By Editorial Staff May 16, 2026

    If you ask a Tunisian where the country’s best figs come from, the answer …

  • Editors' PicksFood & Drinks

    Tunisian Cuisine: The Complete Guide to Food in Tunisia

    By Editorial Staff May 16, 2026
    By Editorial Staff May 16, 2026

    Quick Answer Tunisian cuisine is a Mediterranean-Maghrebi food tradition built around olive oil, harissa, …

  • Travel

    SIM Card and eSIM in Tunisia: The Traveler’s Guide

    By Editorial Staff May 16, 2026
    By Editorial Staff May 16, 2026

    Last reviewed: May 2026. We refresh this guide whenever local carrier plans or eSIM …

  • Travel

    Hotels in Tunisia: Where to Stay, by Style and Region

    By Editorial Staff May 16, 2026
    By Editorial Staff May 16, 2026

    Last reviewed: May 2026. We refresh this guide whenever major properties open, close, or …

  • Travel

    Tunisia Weather: A Month-by-Month Guide

    By Nadia Ben Hamouda May 16, 2026
    By Nadia Ben Hamouda May 16, 2026

    Last reviewed: May 2026. We refresh this guide with seasonal observations as the year …

Load More Posts
From the Magazine

The Bookshelf

✦ ✦ ✦
Carthage Magazine
✦ ✦ ✦
The Authentic
Tunisian Cookbook
60 traditional recipes from the heart of North Africa
✦ ✦ ✦
Amira Ben Harcha
N° 01 · Cookbook

The Authentic Tunisian Cookbook

Sixty recipes, ten chapters — the cuisine the world hasn't tasted yet.

$9.99 PDF · EPUB
Get it →
✦ ✦
Carthage Magazine
— ◆ —
Speak Like
a Local
Tunisian Arabic for travelers — with native audio
— ◆ —
Saber Ben Hassen
N° 02 · Phrasebook

Speak Like a Local

200+ phrases. 13 chapters. Audio recorded in Tunis.

$14.99 PDF · EPUB · MP3
Get it →
✦ ✦
Carthage Magazine
— ◆ ◆ ◆ —
All About
Tunisia
The English-language traveler's guide — 572 pages, 27 chapters
— ◆ ◆ ◆ —
The Carthage Magazine Editorial Staff
N° 03 · Travel Guide

All About Tunisia

572 pages. 27 chapters. Every region, every UNESCO site.

$24.99 PDF · EPUB
Get it →

If language opens the door, food sits you at the table.

Explore the bookshelf →

Just For You

  • 1

    Tunisia’s Official 26-Man Squad for the 2026 World Cup

    May 15, 2026
  • 2

    Alcohol in Tunisia: What Visitors Need to Know

    May 6, 2026
  • 3

    Cost of Living in Tunisia: Prices for Travelers, Expats, and Digital Nomads

    May 16, 2026
  • 4

    Tunisia Approves Proposal for Family Car Importation with Customs Exemption

    November 29, 2025
  • 5

    Tunisia Weather: A Month-by-Month Guide

    May 16, 2026

Explore

Carthage Magazine

Independent journalism from Tunis. We tell Tunisia’s story — its culture, economy, and civil society — to the English-speaking world.

 

— About Us

— Media Kit

— Advertising

— Editorial Standards

— Transparency

— Contact Us

Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube

Newsletter

Published in Tunis © 2019 - 2026 Carthage Magazine. Privacy | Terms | Refunds | RSS Feed

Carthage Magazine
  • Home
  • Food
  • Culture
  • Travel
  • News
  • Editors’ Picks
  • Shop
Carthage Magazine
  • Home
  • Food
  • Culture
  • Travel
  • News
  • Editors’ Picks
  • Shop

Published in Tunis © 2019 - 2026 Carthage Magazine. Privacy | Terms | Refunds | RSS Feed