About Kairouan
Kairouan is one of Tunisia's major cities, home to around 139,070 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Kairouan
1
Great Mosque of Kairouan
2
Mosque of the Three Doors
3
Bi'r Barouta
4
Maison de Gouveneur
5
Aghlabid Basins
6
Zaouia of Sidi Abid el-Ghariani
7
Mosque of Ansar
8
Mosque Al Bey
Budget travel
Free things to do in Kairouan
Great Mosque of Kairouan
Mosque of the Three Doors
Mosque of Ansar
Mosque Al Bey
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Great Mosque of Kairouan
- Visit Mosque of the Three Doors
- Visit Bi'r Barouta
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Maison de Gouveneur
- Visit Aghlabid Basins
- Visit Zaouia of Sidi Abid el-Ghariani
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Mosque of Ansar
- Visit Mosque Al Bey
Where to stay
- Hotel Tunisia
- Hôtel Amina
- Hotel Continental
- Hotel Splendid
Museums & culture
- Great Mosque of Kairouan
- Mosque of the Three Doors
- Mosque of Ansar
- Mosque Al Bey
In pictures
Kairouan gallery
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