As in the other regions of the Sahel, the presence of humans in Hammam Sousse dates back to thousands of years.

During the Carthage empire, the Phoenician counter of Hadrumète (current Sousse) was founded around the 10th century BC, which influenced the local economy and settling of farmers and hunters in the regions of Bilda and Kanta.

Under the Arab dynasty of the Aghlabids in the 9th century, the core of the city was founded, which was built on the place known as El Ksar.

The oldest construction of the Arab period is the marabout of Sidi Sahloul (built before the core of the current city).

In May 30, Hammam Sousse participated, with the 51 villages of the Sahel, in the resistance against the beylik army led by General Ahmed Zarrouk that forced them to pay the mejba.