There are numerous actevities to be practiced during the stay in Gafsa including shopping and having meals. Shopping is one of the preferable activities to be practiced in Gafsa. There are numerous markets in Tunisia selling all sorts of goods at affordable prices.

For having meals in Gafsah, there are many small restaurants next to the bus station and in the main roads of the town presenting all various meals at affordable prices. Among the most renowned restaurants in Gafsa isRestaurant Abid in rue laadoul. Next to the bus station, there are a large number of restaurants including Restaurant Erriadh that presents chicken meals only.

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