Tunisia has several vacation villages within each area. There is a luxury resort in Tabarka which hosts the International Coral Festival of Underwater Photography.

Grading: Hotel accommodation is classified by a star system ranging from deluxe (5-star) to clean but simple (1-star).

Marhalas are converted caravanserais and often consist of several connected underground houses (in matmata and ksars - ancient granaries), where sleeping quarters and communal bathing and toilet facilities have been installed. They also have their own simple, but clean and adequate, restaurants. There are marhalas at Houmt Souk, Nefta and Kairouan.

Tents can be pitched or trailers parked on beaches and in parks with permission from the property owner or from the nearest police or National Guard station. The major campsites are Le Moulin Bleu (Blue Mill) at Hammam-Plage, 20km (12 miles) from Tunis; L’Auberge des Jasmins (Jasmin Inn) at Nabeul, 65km (40 miles) from Tunis; L’Idéal Camping at Hammamet, 60km (35 miles) from Tunis; Sonia Camping & Caravan Site at Zarzis, 505km (313 miles) from Tunis; and The Youth Centre of Gabès, 404km (251 miles) from Tunis (summer only).

Available at Djerba, Hammamet, Nabeul and Monastir. Youth Hostels are open to all young people who are members of the International Youth Hostel Federation. It is recommended to make reservations well in advance, especially for groups. For details, contact the Tunisian National Tourist Office (see Contact Addresses).