Destination · Governorate of Béja
Testour
تستور
The Andalusian town on the Medjerda
Founded in the seventeenth century by Moriscos expelled from Spain, Testour keeps its white lanes, its great mosque with the reversed clock, and a living musical tradition.
3 places to visit2 experiences1 circuit1 upcoming event36.551° N · 9.444° E
To visit
- 01Great Mosque of TestourHeritageThe town’s Andalusian landmark, famous for the minaret clock whose hands turn backwards.
- 02Banks of the MedjerdaNatureA shaded walk along Tunisia’s longest river.
- 03The Olive HouseWhere to stayA restored Andalusian guesthouse, five rooms around a courtyard.
- 04Essaada RestaurantWhere to eatA family table serving Testour’s Andalusian cooking in a courtyard house.
- 05Rabbi Fradji Chaouat SynagogueHeritageA pilgrimage site bearing witness to Testour’s long Jewish presence.