Sousse City Map



Facts about Sousse

Country Tunisia
Time Zone UTC+1
Language Tunisian Arabic( known as Derja),Shelha,(A Berber language)
Major Religion Islam,Judaism,Christian(Chatolic)
State Sousse
Founded 534 BC
Area 140 KM2
Population 622 100
Lat Long Coordinates 35°50′N10°38′E
Point of interest Great Mosque.
Mosaic Museum
Dar Esid (The Traditional Tunisian House)
Ribat Whilst
Kalaout El Koubba
Camel market
Catacombs

Sousse is a popular tourist destination of Tunisia that boasts of its sensational beaches, excellent climate, world class hotels and some fine restaurants. Sousse is situated 140 km from south of Tunis.

Attractions of Sousse

  • An olive grove houses the wealth of Tunisia since Antiquity and is a prime spot of tourist attraction.
  • The port of Tunisia located at the heart of the city is a hub of activities.
  • The historical Medina wrapped in fortifications adds to the Mediterranean charm of the country.
  • Port El Kantaoui is a diverse tourist spot of the Mediterranean zone.
  • Khalel Al Fata Tower is a lighthouse built in 859 AD.
  • Ribat is a 8th century fortress built to save the country from foreign invasions.
  • The Great Mosque erected in 850 AD by the Aghlabid Emir Abou El Abbes Mohammad is a religious place of the city.
  • Other attractions include restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, bars, casinos and museums.

Accommodation at Sousse

Sousse offers 120 hotels traditionally furnished hotels equipped with all sorts of modern amenities. Some of the best known Sousse hotels are Hotel Dreams Beach Abou Nawas Boujaafar hotel, hotel Tej Marhaba, hotel Dreams Beach, Marhaba Royal Salem hotel and so on.

Best Time to Visit Sousse

Sousse is a marvelous destination that could be visited at any time of the year. But the best time to travel to Sousse is in the winter season when the city is at its best.

Sousse is a beautiful city of orchards and olive groves.

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