Ambulance in Mahdia: Tahar Sfar Hospital and tourist-area hotels
In Mahdia, ambulance journeys often begin at Tahar Sfar University Hospital or a hotel in the tourist area. EMS needs the exact pickup location, destination, time and patient condition, communicated by phone or WhatsApp, 24/7. A quote is provided before confirmation. See our [Mahdia ambulance page](page:mahdia).
Tahar Sfar is Mahdia's university hospital. For admission, discharge, specialist appointments or transfers, provide:
Departure ward and receiving ward if applicable.
A reachable ward contact.
Agreed pickup time.
Patient position: seated, wheelchair or lying down.
Needs during travel, including oxygen.
For transfers, first obtain acceptance from the receiving ward. Medical documents are handed directly to the relevant professionals. See hospital transfers.
Departing from a hotel in the tourist zone
The tourist zone stretches north of Mahdia towards Hiboun. To avoid confusion, provide:
Exact hotel name.
Room number.
Reception contact to guide the crew.
Destination: hospital, clinic or airport.
Assistance company if applicable.
The request may come from the hotel, guest or family. EMS is a private patient transport service and does not replace SAMU. For a life-threatening emergency call 190 first.
Returning to the airport after staying in Mahdia
Mahdia has no airport of its own. Monastir Habib Bourguiba Airport is roughly 50 km away, about one hour by road from the relevant area. Enfidha-Hammamet Airport is about 110 km away, around 1 h 30 by road. Always check the airport printed on the ticket.
For departures, give the airline and check-in deadline; for arrivals, the flight number to coordinate with actual landing. See airport transfers.
Driving times from Mahdia
Approximate road-only durations after the patient is loaded:
Monastir: about 45 km, about 45 minutes by road.
Sousse: about 60 km, about 1 hour by road.
Sfax: about 110 km, about 1 h 30 by road.
Tunis: about 200 km, about 2 h 30 by road.
In July and August, traffic on the corniche and near hotels is heavier in the evening and at weekends. Allow extra time.
Returning home after hospitalisation
Plan the return to Mahdia, Ksour Essef or Chebba as soon as discharge is discussed. Describe home access: floor, lift, steps and door widths. Follow-up visits at the university hospital can also be planned. See hospital discharge and return home.
Request a quote
Call +216 48 024 000 or contact EMS via WhatsApp with the pickup, destination, date, time and patient position. A coordinator calls back within 10 minutes. The quote depends on the route and resources needed and is provided before confirmation. You may also request a quote.
EMS is a private medical transport service based in Monastir and does not replace SAMU. For life-threatening emergencies call 190.
In a life-threatening emergency or an acute deterioration, contact the competent public emergency services immediately. A request sent by form or WhatsApp does not confirm a transport booking.
Frequently asked questions
What information is needed for an ambulance at Tahar Sfar Hospital?+
Give the ward, a contact, agreed time, patient position and transport needs. For a transfer, include acceptance by the receiving ward.
What should a hotel provide when calling?+
Exact hotel name, room number, reception contact, destination and any assistance company.
Which airport should be used when leaving Mahdia?+
The airport shown on the ticket. Allow about one hour by road to Monastir or about 1 h 30 to Enfidha-Hammamet.
How long does it take to travel from Mahdia to Sfax?+
About 110 km and around 1 h 30 by road, excluding breaks.
Does summer traffic affect the journey?+
Yes, especially July and August evenings and weekends near the corniche and tourist zone. Allow extra time.
