Major city · Tunisia
Kerkouaneكركوان
Visit Kerkouane as a day trip from Tunis or Kelibia; 4–5 h total including travel, entrance and walk.
Kerkouane is a UNESCO‑listed Punic ruin on the north‑east coast, about 80 km from Tunis. The site is compact and walkable, so a half‑day visit is enough; stay in Kelibia if you want a night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TND
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, occasional storms)
- Airport
- TUN
- Nights
- 1
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- North Africa ↗Plan links between North African countries by air or by ferry via Europe; the only regularly usable land borders for visitors are Tunisia–Algeria and Morocco–Mauritania via Western Sahara.
- 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.
- Tunisia ↗Check entry rules for your passport with official Tunisian government sources or your nearest consulate; visa exemptions depend on nationality.
- Tunisia ↗The Tunisian dinar is a closed currency: it cannot legally be taken in or out; exchange on arrival and keep receipts to change leftovers back.
- Tunisia ↗Do not bring a drone without prior authorisation; they are confiscated at customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Kerkouane197 ▾
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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 Kerkouane, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on taxi pricing and sea conditions.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels; squat in older cafés; carry tissue.Tunisia-wide
- Emergency numbers197 police · 190 ambulance · 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 80 km (50 mi) west; louage or taxi to Kelibia then taxi to site).TUN Tunis–Carthage International Airport (About 50 mi (80 km) west; louage or taxi to Kelibia then taxi to site).
- Getting aroundThe ruins are a 1.5 km (0.9 mi) walk from the road; taxis from Kelibia cost 4–10 DT one‑way (no meter).The ruins are a 0.9 mi (1.5 km) walk from the road; taxis from Kelibia cost 4–10 DT one‑way (no meter).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at museum shop1 DT
- Street or quick mealSnack (sandwich, pastry)1–2 DT
- BeerTaxi Kelibia → siteUnmetered.4–10 DT
- Budget bedGuesthouse bed in Kelibia, a night, per personTND 15
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Kelibia, a night, per roomTND 50
- High-end bedDouble room in Kelibia, a night, per roomTND 80
A day, not counting the bed: Budget TND 15 · Mid TND 30 · High TND 50
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 80 km (50 mi) west; louage or taxi to Kelibia then taxi to site)TUN Tunis–Carthage International Airport (About 50 mi (80 km) west; louage or taxi to Kelibia then taxi to site)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kerkouane: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°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 ruins are a 1.5 km walk from the road; taxis from Kelibia cost 4–10 DT one‑way (no meter). A louage from Tunis to Kelibia is about 6.5 DT.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kelibia beach
goDoor to door: ≈ 30 min total
Taxi from Kerkouane site, 10 min
Calm sea, good for a quick swim.
El Haouaria
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
Taxi or hitchhike north, 20 min
Hiking trails along the coast.
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.
Kelibia
Closest town with hotels and guesthouses; 20 min by taxi to the site.
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
- ≈ 15 DT excl. transport
- Mid
- ≈ 30 DT excl. transport
Trip budget
| Guesthouse bed in Kelibia1 × 1 night × TND 15 | TND 15 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × TND 15 | TND 15 |
| Louage Tunis → Kelibia, one way1 × TND 7 · check | TND 7 |
| Taxi Kelibia → Kerkouane, one way1 × TND 7 · unmetered, 4–10 DT range | TND 7 |
| Entrance fee (ruins + photo rights)1 × TND 8 · 7 DT + 1 DT photo rights, check | TND 8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | TND 5 |
| Trip total≈ TND 57 per person per day, bed included | TND 57 |
2026 estimate in TND; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at museum shop | 1 DT |
| Snack (sandwich, pastry) | 1–2 DT |
| Taxi Kelibia → siteUnmetered. | 4–10 DT |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi fares are unmetered; agree price before boarding.
- Entrance fee 7 DT plus 1 DT for photo rights (check for updates).
- Sea can be rough; watch for strong waves when sitting by the shore.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 197
- Ambulance
- 190
- Fire
- 198
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Kerkouaneكركوان
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My bed tonight
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إلى هذا العنوان من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police197
- Ambulance190
- Fire198
Embassy
US consulate in Tunis; other embassies in Tunis.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Louage Tunis → Kelibia: about 6.5 DT one‑way (check)
- Taxi Kelibia → Kerkouane: about 4–10 DT one‑way, agree price
- Entrance to ruins: 7 DT + 1 DT photo rights (check)
Say or show
- بكم هذا؟ — How much does it cost? (bikamm hatha?)
- أريد تاكسي من فضلك — I would like a taxi, please (ureed taxi min fadlik)
- أين المدخل؟ — Where is the entrance? (ayna al-madkhal?)
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 Kerkouane. 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: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, occasional storms) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Day‑trip from Tunis via louage to Kelibia, then taxi to site.
- Stay overnight in Kelibia for a relaxed visit and beach time.
Sources
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