Tunisia is strengthening its leadership as a premier Mediterranean destination for health and wellness, combining high - quality, cost - effective clinical care with world - class sustainable coastal tourism. By aggressively expanding its marine and therapeutic sectors, the North African country is drawing millions of medical and wellness tourists each year.
The country aims to harmonize tourism competitiveness with the preservation of coastal ecosystems, while strengthening its attractiveness as a leading destination in the Mediterranean and is currently the leading medical destination in Africa and a top choice for European and Sub - Saharian patients seeking high – end treatments.
Tunisia is globally recognized for cosmetic surgery, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and bariatric surgery, often offering savings of up to 70% compared to western Europe or the U.S.
The North African country is also the second – largest destination in the world for seawater - based spa and wellness tretaments, boasting over 60 dedicated thalassotherapy centres along its stunning 1.300 - kilometre Mediterranean coastline.
International tourists are supported by Tunisian Government that approved clinics and board - certified medical professionals who frequently dual - practice in both public and private systems.
The Maghrebi Kingdom is strongly focusing on sustainable and blue coastal tourism. Recognizing the environmental pressures of its popularitiy, Tunisia is actively working integrating its coastal tourism with the Mediterranean 2030 sustainability agenda.
Tunisia’s Minister of Tourism, Sofiene Tekaya, said that the internationally recognized thalassotherapy centres in the country help consolidate its position as the world’s second destination in health tourism, according to information from Tunis Afrique Presse.
During his speech at a national forum on “Sustainable Coastal Tourism in the Mediterranean” the Minister highlighted that Tunisia also has six major marinas offering more than 2.930 berths, which is evidence of a solid maritime infrastructure.
The Minister also explained that Tunisia is promoting a new approach that turns each region into an integrated hub of tourism and development, taking advantage of the strategic value of extensive coastline and islands.
Among the island territories, the official mentioned Djerba, Kerkennah, Khniss and Zembra as key assets to develop eco - tourism, science and the blue economy. These initiatives seek to diversify the tourist offer beyond the traditional model of sun and beach.
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