Kairouan: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Kairouan or Kairwan, also spelled El Qayrawān, is the capital of the Kairouan Governorate in Tunisia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kairouan · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityKairouan+22°CClear · sunset 05:23 PMupdated 02:09 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rateTND 3.00per 1 $TND — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Djelfa≈ 4 hr 5 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including visa requirements, taking money into and out of Tunisia, electronic devices, drugs and illegal substances and power supply in summer months ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security') pages.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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Exercise increased caution in Tunisia due to terrorism , crime , and unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Tunisia are not allowed to travel to the following locations without prior coordination with the Tunisian government due to safety risks: 16 km of both the Algerian and…

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Kairouan: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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