Place to visit
Mago, Tunisia: what it is and when to go
Mago is a Carthaginian writer (حي ماغون) in Tunisia (Ariana). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Carthaginian writer · History
- Local name
- حي ماغون
- Where
- Tunisia
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- TUN Tunis, 9.3 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 36.85119, 10.33129
What it is and where
Mago is a Carthaginian writer (حي ماغون) in Tunisia (Ariana).
It is in Ariana, where this site lists 27 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.85119, 10.33129; the nearest main airport is Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN, Tunis), 9.3 km as the crow flies. How to get around Tunisia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Tunisia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mago is March to May and September to November.
- JanPossible9:44
- FebPossible10:38
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:58
- JunPossible14:31
- JulPossible14:17
- AugPossible13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovBest time9:59
- DecPossible9:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Tunisia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Tunisia
To enter Tunisia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Tunisia checklist. Currency: Tunisian dinar (TND); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 197 police · 190 ambulance · 198 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Carthage Paleo-Christian MuseumMuseum in Carthage, Tunisia286 m
- Bir Mas'UdahHistory366 m
- Baths of AntoninusAncient Roman thermae in Carthage, Tunisia494 m
- CarthageHistorical city in Tunisia609 m
- Carthage National MuseumMuseum in Carthage, Tunisia677 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Tunisia guide.
More in Tunisia: History
- Great Mosque of Kairouan: Tunisian religious building and site of Islamic worship
- Kerkouane: archaeological site in Tunisia
- Dougga: archaeological site in Tunisia
- Amphitheatre of El Jem: Carthagian amphitheatre in Tunisia
- Kasserine: Tunisian town
- Ichkeul National Park: national park in Tunisia
Every Tunisia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mago?
It is a Carthaginian writer (حي ماغون in the local language) in Tunisia.
When is the best time to visit Mago?
March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.
How do you get to Mago?
The nearest main airport is Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN), 9.3 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Tunisia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Tunisia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Carthage Paleo-Christian Museum, Bir Mas'Udah, Baths of Antoninus. The rest is in the Tunisia guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Mago on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.