Located south of Tunis, Zarzis represents the opposite of Sousse or Hammamet or Mahdia. It is an area barely touched by tourism therefore, tourist services or infrastructure are less developed and offer the possibility of enjoying the true essence of a Tunisian coastal city bursting with natural charm.
Zarzis has a coastline of about 30 km, with long beaches of fine golden sand and calm waters, a very relaxed and local atmosphere, far away from the influx of mass tourism limited by the few hotels that are available in the area. Although there is a good range of 2 and even 3 star accommodations, there are few hotels that offer great commodities as the tourism development has only just begun.
To stay in Zarzis with a minimum guarantee, a good option is to look for well known hotel chains. For example, in the area of the beach of Ras Marmour, near the island of Djerba, you can find several Iberostar hotels, such as the Iberostar Safira Palms, which allows to enjoy the two sides of the same coin: A vast number of leisure and party proposals that Djerba has to offer, and the rest that Zarzis always provides. However, if you prefer to be near the centre, the accommodation alternatives in Zarzis are quite ample, but one has to be prepared to take an adventures risk.
The city is quiet, a fishing village with a large commercial port which is still very active. It is the most important exporter of salt and oil in the area, and the last one to be found before the border with Libya. Tourism is so undeveloped in the area that there is not even a marina, so if you would like to practice water sports or sail on a boat, the best option is to go to Ras Marmour or Djerba.
The great advantage of Zarzis is its peace and the possibility of enjoying a real city of Tunisia in every way. The town has a great artistic heritage for which you will need to spend a day discovering this cultural route. The medina, its great mosque, the historical museum of the city, the great Berber souk of Mouensa... It also has some beautiful natural environments, such as the salt lake of El Bibane and the beautiful oasis of Hmadi.
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