Gammarth Beach
Golden sandy beaches frequented by luxury hotels.
Gammarth, a chic seaside resort in the north-east of Tunis (17 km from the capital), is the luxury destination of the bay.
Gammarth, a chic seaside resort in the north-east of Tunis (17 km from the capital), is the luxury destination of the bay. 5-star hotels (Mövenpick, La Cigale, The Residence), fine dining restaurants, marina, spas and golden sandy beaches make it the most upmarket district of greater Tunis. Preferred for business, weddings and events.
Gammarth (ancient Camartum) is a Phoenician and then Roman site. In the 19th century, the bey built holiday palaces there. Under French protectorate, a resort for European officials. After independence, luxury development: 5-star hotels, marina, golf course.
3 must-see sites selected by our local team.
Golden sandy beaches frequented by luxury hotels.
Leisure port, restaurants, bars.
Cemetery of American and Allied soldiers who died in 1942–1943 (Battle of Tunisia).
A journey through the ages that shaped Gammarth.
Cemetery of American soldiers who fell during the Tunisia Campaign in 1942-1943. 2,841 graves. Impressive memorial.
Flight to Tunis + taxi 30 min. By car: 7 hours.
Taxi 25 DT from Tunis. Bolt/Yassir.
Gammarth for luxury beach resorts (5-star hotels + beach). Sidi Bou Saïd for picturesque charm (blue-and-white village + culture). Both combinable (15 min).
2,841 American soldiers died during the Tunisia Campaign 1942-1943. Memorial honouring Tunisia's role in defeating Rommel's Afrika Korps.
Our local team designs your ideal Gammarth programme. Private car or group spot, the cheapest on the market.