Oued Zen National Park

Oued Zen National Park is a protected area in the Kroumirie mountains covering roughly 6,700 hectares and defined by dense forests of zeen oak trees. The landscape combines mountainous terrain with wet conditions and forms a complex woodland habitat spread across different elevations.

The area received official protection as a national park in 2010, marking a turning point in regional conservation efforts. This designation helped secure one of Tunisia's most valuable forest stands for the long term.

Local communities around the park maintain traditional practices of sustainable forest resource management, passing knowledge through generations of inhabitants.

The area is accessible from nearby towns and features hiking trails along with observation points for visitors. Conditions for exploring are best during milder months when moisture levels are less challenging.

The park holds the largest concentration of this oak species in Tunisia and sits in one of the country's wettest regions. This rare combination of forest type and climate creates an ecosystem found nowhere else in the nation.

Location: Jendouba Governorate

Inception: March 29, 2010

GPS coordinates: 36.87861,8.90361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:43