Sousse district, Tunisia

Places to visit near Sousse

Sousse is a city in Sousse district, Tunisia, home to about 164,123 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 31 mosques & dargahs, 22 beaches & coast and 12 museums. The must-see places are Museum Dar Essid (1 km), Sousse Archeological Museum (1 km) and Ribat of Susa (1 km).

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Sousse, Tunisia
Sousse, Sousse district, Tunisia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sousse at a glance

Location
Sousse district, Tunisia
Population
about 164,123
Coordinates
35.8254° N, 10.6370° E
Places within 50 km
126 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Sousse

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sousse: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Sousse

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sousse. The closest is Sidi Abdelkader (1 km); the best-known is Ribat of Susa (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sousse

41 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sousse. The closest is El Hannafia (1 km); the best-known is الجامع الكبير بسوسة (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Sousse

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sousse. The closest is Phare de Sousse (1 km); the best-known is Sousse Kasbah (0 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Sousse

19 museums within 100 km of Sousse. The closest is El Kobba Museum of Traditional Arts and Clothing (1 km); the best-known is Museum Dar Essid (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sousse

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sousse. The closest is Parc Ibn el Jazzar (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sousse

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sousse. The closest is The ESS Rock (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Sousse

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sousse
  2. 1 km الجامع الكبير بسوسة · mosque or dargah, Sousse
  3. 1 km Ribat of Susa · heritage site, Sousse
  4. 1 km Museum Dar Essid · museum, Sousse
  5. 1 km Sousse Archeological Museum · museum, Sousse
  6. 1 km Sousse Kasbah · beach, Sousse
  7. 0 km Back to Sousse

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From travellers near Sousse

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How to reach Sousse

    All places near Sousse by distance

    Within 15 km of Sousse

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sousse by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3273Sidi Abdelkader (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3141El Hannafia (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2231Phare de Sousse (1 km)
    Museums1219El Kobba Museum of Traditional Arts and Clothing (1 km)
    Other attractions1115Sofra Cistern (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Parc Ibn el Jazzar (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38The ESS Rock (1 km)
    Churches15Saint Felix Church (1 km)
    Parks45Star Garden (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33ESS Rock (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Sebkha El Kalbia (42 km)
    Temples01Parc Temple des Eaux (97 km)

    Sousse: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sousse?

    Museum Dar Essid (museum, about 1 km), Sousse Archeological Museum (museum, about 1 km), Ribat of Susa (heritage site, about 1 km), الجامع الكبير بسوسة (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Sousse Kasbah (beach, about 1 km), Saint Felix Church (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sousse?

    126 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 31 mosques & dargahs, 22 beaches & coast, 12 museums, 11 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sousse?

    Sidi Abdelkader, about 1 km by road; Essofra (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Sousse?

    El Hannafia, about 1 km by road; Sidi Bouraoui (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Sousse?

    Phare de Sousse, about 1 km by road; Sousse Kasbah (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sousse?

    Start in Sousse, visit الجامع الكبير بسوسة, then Ribat of Susa, then Museum Dar Essid, then Sousse Archeological Museum, then Sousse Kasbah, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sousse?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Sousse

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sousse’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sousse on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.