Food & Drink Archives - Tourism Tunisia

Three Classic Tunisian Desserts You Must Try On Your Next Trip

Olivia Marsh — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:17:30 +0000

Tunisians make delicious puddings on special occasions every year. There are three you should try. These three desserts cover Tunisia’s sweetest trio of tradition, heritage and street comfort. Buy Smart As A Tourist Go where locals queue high turnover usually means fresher sweets. Ask what’s made today especially for Maqroud drenched in warm honey. Skip […]

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Eat Like a Local: 5 Essential Tunisian Dishes to Try

Olivia Marsh — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:38:04 +0000

Tunisia rivals the mainstay tourist destinations of the Old World. It offers beautiful beaches, wonderful weather, and a unique blend of Arab and Berber cultures. The whole point of travel is to experience local life. What better way than to enjoy traditional Tunisian cuisine when you’re in Tunisia? These dishes are brimming over with flavor. […]

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All About Tunisian Olive Oil

Olivia Marsh — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 22:00:01 +0000

Olive oil farming dates back to the 8th century in Tunisia. The olive oil tree was first brought to North Africa by the Phoenicians. When proto-Greeks lived in the Greek peninsula, this type of farming was in full force in North Africa. Olive producers soon saw their product flourish, which brought many great advantages to […]

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Tunisian Brik Recipe

Olivia Marsh — Mon, 23 May 2016 19:57:09 +0000

As anyone who has visited Tunisia will testify, one of the country’s more traditional dishes comes in form of the brik. As well as being served in Tunisia, this also happens to be a favorite in Algeria. It might be deemed a local dish, but it would be fair to say that it becomes hugely […]

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9 Dishes That Are Home to Tunisia

Olivia Marsh — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 18:54:53 +0000

In some ways, food is something of a tourist trap in countries. Visiting any region often prompts questions about the local cuisine – with each and every location having its own traditional dishes that usually get mouths watering. Suffice to say, Tunisia isn’t different at all. While it might be known for its history, culture […]

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