Experiences & gastronomy

These experiences, arranged by our team in Kairouan, connect you with the people who bring the country to life. Each one can be added to a tour or a stay.

In our workshops, you take part in the making yourself and receive a course certificate.

Craft workshops

Makroudh-making workshop in Kairouan
Take part in making makroudh, the holy city's signature pastry, with Mrs Halima Barrak, daughter of the renowned Sheikh Barrak.

Errim harissa workshop in Menzel M'héri
Prepare harissa yourself, the iconic condiment of Tunisian cuisine, with the producers of Errim harissa, from the Tahadi agricultural cooperative (SMSA) in Menzel M'héri, Kairouan governorate. Duration: about an hour. This workshop combines with a visit to the Raqqada museum and the Sidi Saad dam.

Couscous workshop
Roll couscous by hand and learn to prepare it the way Tunisian families do.

Olive oil extraction
Take part in olive oil extraction at the Olea Amiri estate in Oueslatia, with Mrs Sonia Amiri.

Essential oils and rosewater
Take part in extracting essential oils and distilling rosewater and other aromatic herbs.

Food and flavours

Dinner under the stars in the desert
A traditional meal around the fire, in a bivouac or camp.

Crafts and heritage

Kairouan carpet workshop
Meet the craftspeople and learn about the patterns and techniques.

Kairouan medina with a local guide
Alleyways, souks and hidden courtyards, off the usual paths.

Desert and nature

Camel ride at sunset
In the dunes of Douz, as the light falls over the Sahara.

Night in a Sahara camp
The stars, the silence and breakfast facing the dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental.

Swim at the Ksar Ghilane hot spring
A break at the heart of the oasis, in the middle of the desert.