This is the Tunisia chapter from Lonely Planet's Africa guidebook.

Most visitors come to Tunisia for its long, golden beaches, non-stop summer sun, and Maghrebi exoticism on tap (package holidaymakers almost outnumber the locals in high summer). But outside high season and off the well-trodden routes, it's surprisingly underrated and often tourist-free.

• explore the gorgeous bougainvillea-clad Mediterranean town of Sidi Bou Saïd, drinking in sweeping views of the intensely blue Gulf of Tunis
• maps
• be overwhelmed by the splendour of Roman Africa in the Bardo Museum, not to mention the gorgeous Islamic palace it's housed in
• transport & directory
• experience Jerba's fascinating architecture, great beaches and unusual ethnic diversity
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Tunis & around, Northern Tunisia, Tabarka, Ain Draham, Bulla Regia, Le Kef, Dougga, Central Tunisia, Sousse, Kairouan, Mahdia, El-Jem, Sfax, Southern Tunisia, Tozeur, Douz, Matmata, Jerba & Houmt Souq, Tataouine, Dangers & Annoyances.