Tunisian Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Discover our collection of premium Tunisian extra virgin olive oils, sourced directly from artisan producers and selected for their quality, freshness and distinctive Mediterranean character.

Tunisia has one of the world's oldest olive-growing traditions and is today one of the Mediterranean's leading producers of extra virgin olive oil. Its diverse landscapes, from the cooler hills of northern Tunisia to the dry olive groves of the centre and south, produce oils with remarkably different flavour profiles.

Chemlali and Chetoui Olive Oils

Two of Tunisia's most important native olive varieties are Chemlali and Chetoui.

Chemlali is particularly associated with central and southern Tunisia. It typically produces a harmonious, approachable extra virgin olive oil with ripe fruit aromas, gentle bitterness and a smooth finish. Its versatility makes it excellent for salads, vegetables, couscous, fish and everyday Mediterranean cooking.

Chetoui, grown predominantly in northern Tunisia, produces a more intense and structured extra virgin olive oil. It is known for its green, herbaceous character, noticeable bitterness and peppery finish. Chetoui olives can also produce oils naturally rich in polyphenols, the antioxidant compounds responsible for much of the bitterness and pungency found in high-quality extra virgin olive oil.

Artisan Tunisian Olive Oil

Our Tunisian olive oils are sourced from independent producers including Domaine Fendri and Moulins Mahjoub, producers with a strong commitment to traditional olive cultivation, organic farming and the preservation of indigenous Tunisian olive varieties.

Domaine Fendri produces organic extra virgin olive oil from its family estate near Sfax. Its Chemlali olive oil showcases the delicate, fruity character of this historic Tunisian variety and has received international recognition for its quality.

Moulins Mahjoub, based in the Medjerda Valley in northern Tunisia, follows a longstanding family tradition of organic farming and artisan food production. Its oils reflect the more robust character associated with northern Tunisian olive varieties and terroir.

Why Choose Tunisian Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Tunisian olive oil offers an exceptional combination of heritage, distinctive native olive varieties and quality. Unlike generic blended olive oils, our selection focuses on traceable oils from individual producers where provenance, olive variety and production methods are clearly identified.

Whether you prefer the softer, fruitier character of Chemlali olive oil or the more intense, peppery profile of Chetoui, Tunisian extra virgin olive oil offers an exciting alternative to better-known Italian and Spanish oils.

Explore our range of Tunisian extra virgin olive oils and discover the different flavours of one of the Mediterranean's great olive-growing countries.