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Tour & Activity Scams in Hammamet, Tunisia

Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Hammamet β€” how they work and how to avoid them.

For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Marrakech, Chefchaouen, and Luxor.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Tour & Activities Scams

8

Total in Hammamet

How it works

Men near the Hammamet medina gate offer to show tourists "the real medina" or "a local craft co-operative" for free. They lead tourists through the old town and into carpet or textile shops where they earn a 20–30% commission on any sale. Tourists report high-pressure sales environments with multiple staff members and a "genuine Berber carpet" narrative used to justify very high prices.

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8 total warnings across all categories

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