La Marsa ( ) is a coastal city located in the northeastern part of Tunisia, situated along the Mediterranean Sea. It is part of the Tunis Governorate and has a population of around 100,000 people. The city is known for its beaches, upscale residential areas, and lively atmosphere, with numerous restaurants, cafes, and shops. It is connected to Tunis by the TGM railway. Gammarth is adjacent to El Marsa further up the coast.

History

The Dar al-Taj Palace was a favourite residence of the Beys of Tunis, but was destroyed in the years after the Tunisian independence.

Attractions

Education

La Marsa houses the following French international schools: They are a part of the Etablissement Régional De La Marsa (ELRM) which has 7 schools in Tunisia as members. La Marsa also houses five primary schools: La Marsa also houses 3 middle schools:

Transport

Transports that passes through the N9 Highway:

Sport

Avenir Sportif de El Marsa (Arabic: المستقبل الرياضي بالمرسى, often referred to as ASM) is a football club from El Marsa in Tunisia. Founded in 1939, the team plays in green and yellow colours. Their ground is Stade Abdelaziz Chtioui, which has a capacity of 6,000. When the club was founded its name was Club Musulman (Muslim Club). Stade Abdelaziz Chtioui (Arabic: ملعب عبدالعزيز شتوي) is a football stadium in El Marsa, Tunisia. It is currently used by football team Avenir Sportif de El Marsa commonly called the AS Marsa. The stadium holds 6,000 people.