Considered the pearl of the Sahel, Sousse is a unique mixture of past and present. This Tunisian town has very special historical legacy. The mix of cultures endows the city with a singular gastronomic and cultural tradition. Staying in hotels like the Occidental Sousse Marhaba means visitors get to enjoy the beauty of the great mosque, the walled medina, the coastal landscapes and the bustle of everyday life in souks and medinas.

If you come to Tunisia ready to discover the country’s food, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the wide range of restaurants this destination has to offer. Couscous, lamb, baklava, seafood and fish are the result of centuries of Berber history fused with Arabic, Ottoman, Jewish and European influences. A delicious and spicy cuisine welcomes travellers arriving in Sousse.