We are thinking of holidaying in Tunisia this year with our two young children. We have never been before so any info would be appreciated. We are thinking of going to Sousse, Hotel Tej Marhaba Hotel looks nice in the brochure. Is the sea calm and safe for children. Hoping to do a bit of snorkeling in the sea with the oldest son can anyone tell us if the sea water is clear enough for this? Any other hotels that would be nice ? We will probably be self catering and wondered if there are any supermarkets near by that sell the basics. Have also read somwhere that alcohol is not for sale in Tunisia can anyone confirm this. Thanks Tej Marhaba
Boulevard 7 Novembre
Zone Touristique
4000 Sousse
TUNISIA
Tel: +216.73.22.98.00
Fax: +216.73.22.98.15
Email: tej.marhaba@planet.tn
Website: http://www.marhabahotels.com.tn/tej/pres...
*350 rooms and 67 apartments all air conditioned, with bathroom, separate toilets, private loggia, TV with satellite chains, radio and direct dial telephone.
*There are 3 restaurants and 7 bars on property
*1 billiard room
*1 game lounge.
*1 Steam bath
*1 Fitness center
*1 sauna
*4 Tennis courts, 2 of which are lightened
*2 Swimming pools for adults, one of them is an indoor and heated one
*1 swimming pool for children
*1 MARACANA Disco that can hold up to 1000 seats
*1 Shopping mall: souvenir boutiques, hairdresser, etc鈥?br>
*A private beach at 200m from the hotel with a bar, sunshades and free of charges deskchairs
This hotel is located in the heart of Sousse, and more importantly, in the heart of the shopping district. The hotel itself actually wraps around one the most frequented shopping centers, that goes by the same name, Tej Marhaba. My family frequents this shopping center when we go to Sousse. It has some nice clothing shops and can get very busy on weekends!
Contrary to what you have been told, alcohol is widely sold in Tunisia. You can buy it at the hotel, at bars, restaurants, and at Promogro, Magasin General or Monoprix.
There are plenty of little markets that serve basic needs. Monoprix, Magasin General, and Promogro are bigger named brand supermarkets which offer more variety and also cater to tourists, providing things that smaller supermarkets don't.
The Sea is clear enough for snorkeling. My husband goes dive fishing (a combination of snorkeling and fishing with a gun) and he says that the visibility is very good.
There are a lot of nice hotels in Sousse. A lot of people like to stay in Port El Kantaoui, but personally, I prefer the hotel Vincci El Kantaoui Center - it's close to everything, yet in a quiet part of town - perfect for relaxing!
http://www.vinccitunisia.com/
Sousse is one of the older cities in Tunisia, and possesses an authentic medina, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.
GREAT MOSQUE. It is a surprisingly tranquil place despite its location in the middle of the city. Built around 850 AD, the mosque is simple and done in the Aghlabite style; no decoration whatsoever aside from a string of angular Arabic and curved arches. Even the prayer room is covered in reed mats instead of the usual carpet. You must be properly dressed to enter, but green wraps can be rented for a token fee to cover up.
MOSAIC MUSEUM. Located in the gently crumbling old kasbah on the edge of the medina.
THE TRADITIONAL TUNISIAN HOUSE. This charming little museum is located within the old city walls some 200 yards north of the main bus terminal is the home of a long standing Tunisian family that has now become a museum with the passing of the last family member. The property centers on a open courtyard from which access to all the rooms can be gained, including bedrooms for the first and second wife and, in turn, to the children's rooms. All are delightfully fully furnished, with some curtains dating back 200 years, and with German clocks imported from the 1800's. The house is complete with a tower, orginally used to watch the stars fror the onset of Ramadan, from which views over Sousse can be gained.
PORT EL KANTAOUI http://www.portelkantaoui.com.tn/english... is a tourist complex 10 kilometers north of Sousse. It is home to a modern marina equipped for over 300 boats and several golf courses, as well and a full array of other sporting activities from water skiing to paragliding. The 36-hole PGA approved championship course makes Port El Kantaoui a popular destination for golfing. http://www.kantaouigolfcourse.com.tn/ The architecture, although modern and dazzlingly white, has been modeled on the more traditional buildings in Tunisia, complete with narrow streets and arches. The hotels that line the beachfront extend from Sousse itself along miles of sparkling clean sea to Port El Kantaoui. There is a new water park called Aqua Palace where there are many different types of water rides and fun things to enjoy.
http://acquapalace.com/
HANNIBAL PARK. It's an amusement park that has a famous roller coaster and has many souviner shops.
HERGLA KARTING PARK. It is another amusement pak and offers lots of fun. There is one ride on there that is extremely fun, but not for the faint of heart! I've been on it - it takes you high in the air, and turns you every which way, and even stops and let you dangle for a bit.
CATACOMBS. Nice to visit if you like history. I do, so I found them very interesting and enjoyed them very much.
Sousse also has great nightlife with many restaurants, discos, caf茅s, and plenty of shopping! The coast has good beaches and a clear turquoise sea - perfect for swimming. You can also take carriage rides throughout the city which is always a fun way to sight-see!
That's just to name a few of the highlights. Once you get to the city yourself I'm sure that you will find many things that fascinate you. Tunisia is a land filled with much culture and history. And keep in mind that what interests one person, may not interest another, so everyone gains a different experience.
If you have any more questions, or need further assistance, please feel free to contact me! I live in Monastir which is right next to Sousse and we go there a couple of times a week. Sorry but i havnt been there. If you have a link to the website then we could obviously give our opinions? Je connais tr猫s bien Tej MARHABA est un tr猫s bon h么tel, grande piscine, Hammam, Sauna, salle de sport, disco.. Service tr猫s correct, par contre pour la plage il faut traverser la rue
it is a very good hotel the sea is clean and safe, the hotel is located in sousse which is a touristic town
For the alcohol their is no problem u can buy it in supermarket allowed to sell alcohol (Monoprix, magasin G茅n茅ral..) or in any hotel, restaurant, pub, disco
in the hotel u have also a lot of kind of pub;"the bistrot", "rose and crown", "the saloon", maracana which is a disco.
their is approximatively 30 places around the hotel in where u can drink alcohol in a perimeter of one mile
sorry for my bad english !!
give u my e-mail if u have more questions
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