Maatmeur
town · Tunisia
Overview
Maatmeur is a town in Tunisia.
Its population is roughly 19,000.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Africa.
The nearest airport is Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR), about 6 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Population | 18,996 |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
| Nearest airport | Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR), 6 km |
| Currency | TND |
Where Maatmeur is
Maatmeur sits in Tunisia, in the northern part of Africa.
Sousse lies about 10 km to the north-west, Monastir lies about 13 km to the east and Msaken lies about 10 km to the west.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR) is the closest airport, about 6 km from Maatmeur.
Alternative gateways include Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE, 43 km); Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA, 115 km).
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Find flights to Maatmeur →arrives MIR (5.8 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Maatmeur is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through MIR.
Day trips & nearby
Maatmeur works well as a base. Within about 14 km you can reach Sousse (10 km to the north-west); Monastir (13 km to the east); Msaken (10 km to the west); Skanes (10 km to the east); Kalaa Srira (14 km to the north-west).
Good to know
The currency is the TND (Dinar).
The main language spoken is Arabic.
Clocks run on Africa/Tunis time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Maatmeur
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Maatmeur?
- Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR) is the closest airport, about 6 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Maatmeur?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Maatmeur?
- Sousse is one of the closest places, about 10 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Maatmeur in?
- Maatmeur is in Tunisia.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.