Sidi Bou Saïd, the emblematic village

Nestled high above the Gulf of Tunis, Sidi Bou Saïd, a Tunisian Village known worldwide for its picturesque charm, seduces visitors with its typically Mediterranean architectural style, characterized by white houses and blue doors.

The village takes its name from the saint Sidi Bou Saïd El-Béji, who resided here in the 12th century to teach Sufism, a spiritual tradition deeply rooted in the region’s history and legends, and whose mystical aura can be felt as you stroll through the village’s narrow streets.

Sidi Bou Saïd invites you to wander through its bougainvillea-lined streets, watch the sun set from its heights, savour local specialities such as bambalouni and visit its many art galleries.