Major city · Tunisia
Sufetulaسبيطلة
Half a day is enough: visit the Roman forum, temples and Byzantine ruins, then continue south or back to Kairouan.
Sufetula (modern Sbeitla) preserves a compact Roman town with a well‑preserved forum, three temples and Byzantine fortifications. It is a convenient stop between Kairouan and the desert towns of Tozeur or Douz, not a destination for an overnight stay.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TND
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat)
- Airports
- TUN · TOE
- Nights
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- North Africa ↗Book Saharan nights (dunes, desert camps, oasis tours) between October and April; from May to September desert day temperatures regularly exceed 40 °C and many tours stop.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sufetula197 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sufetula, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Tunisian dinar (TND).Tunisia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckOoredoo, Orange and Tunisie Telecom sell SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 10–20 GB for about TND 20–40 — check.Tunisia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated but tastes of chlorine; most drink bottled.Tunisia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Tunisia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Tunisia-wide
- SafetySufetula is a quiet town; the main risk is pickpocketing at the ruins and heat exhaustion in summer.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels; squat in older cafés; carry tissue.Tunisia-wide
- Emergency numbers197 police · 190 ambulance (samu) · 198 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday afternoons are slower; museums often close Mondays (check).Tunisia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTUN Tunis–Carthage International Airport (About 3.5 h by car or louage via Kairouan).
- Getting aroundThe Roman site is walkable from the town centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketMint tea at the museum cafécheckTND 2–4
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personTND 20
- Mid-range bedBasic double room, a night, per roomTND 60
- High-end bedBasic double room, a night, per roomTND 100
A day, not counting the bed: Budget TND 30 · Mid TND 50 · High TND 80
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TUN Tunis–Carthage International Airport (About 3.5 h by car or louage via Kairouan) · TOE Tozeur–Nefta International Airport (About 2 h by car or louage; check seasonal flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Mar (6 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sufetula: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Jul
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The Roman site is walkable from the town centre. A louage or taxi from the Sbeitla station drops you near the entrance.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Louage from Sbeitla, about 1.5 h
The holy city and its Great Mosque are a natural pairing with Sufetula.
Door to door: About 3 h
Louage via Gafsa, about 2.5 h
Oases and the Chott el‑Djerid salt lake; plan a full day or overnight.
Door to door: About 3.5 h
Louage via Kebili, about 3 h
Desert dunes and camel rides; best as part of a longer Sahara itinerary.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sbeitla town centre
A few basic hotels and guesthouses; most visitors pass through.
Kairouan
Better accommodation options, about 1.5 h north; a common base for a day trip.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- TND 30–50 excl. bed
- Mid
- TND 50–80 excl. bed
- High
- TND 80+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic double room1 × 1 night × TND 60 | TND 60 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × TND 50 | TND 50 |
| Louage Kairouan → Sbeitla (one way)1 × TND 8 · check | TND 8 |
| Entry to Roman site1 × TND 10 · check | TND 10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | TND 13 |
| Trip total≈ TND 141 per person per day, bed included | TND 141 |
2026 estimate in Tunisian dinar (TND). Flights and long‑distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Mint tea at the museum cafécheck | TND 2–4 |
| Louage Kairouan → Sbeitlacheck | TND 8–10 |
| Entry to Roman sitecheck | TND 10 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | TND 1–2 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Pickpockets have been reported near the ruins; keep valuables out of reach.
- Bring water — the site has little shade and no drinking fountains.
- The site is open during daylight hours; check locally for any seasonal changes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 197
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 190
- Fire
- 198
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Sufetulaسبيطلة
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لهذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police197
- Ambulance (SAMU)190
- Fire198
Embassy
Most embassies are in Tunis; check your country's consular page for Tunisia.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Louage Kairouan → Sbeitla: about TND 8–10, about 1.5 h (check)
- Taxi Sbeitla centre → Roman site: TND 5–10
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as‑salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- قداش؟ — How much? (qaddash?)
- وين المدخل؟ — Where is the entrance? (wīn al‑madkhal?)
- ماء، من فضلك — Water, please (māʼ, min faḍlik)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sufetula. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page with verified opening hours and ticket price (check).
- Eat page with one or two cafés near the site.
- Walking route with points of interest inside the Roman town.
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