Stayed in Hammamet in 99, for my honeymoon. We had a week in Les Orangers and then a week doing what they call a desert safari. Moving round in a 4x4, kairouan, carthage, el djem, tozeur. etc. Saw some great historical sights as well as the inevitable star wars stuff. Watched the sun set in the sahara, which is up there with the grand canyon for me.
now it was 99 but I loved the place. Cheap back then, good food, no complaints at all. The locals are pushy when it comes to flogging stuff and women did get leered at. I hope to return, possibly next year.