Tozeur is a charming little town in southern Tunisia, on the edge of the Sahara desert. Thanks to a large oasis and successful date palm cultivation, Tozeur was an important stop of the camel caravans of the late Middle Ages. The town’s beautiful medina was built during this era of prosperity. In the 1970s and […]
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Six Unique Things to Do in Kairouan, Tunisia
Kairouan is the fourth holiest city in Islam (after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem) and the oldest Arab settlement in Tunisia. It was founded in the 7th century AD, and soon became capital of the Arab region of North Africa known as the Maghreb. But while Kairouan’s era of political dominance only lasted a few centuries, […]
Visiting Dougga Tunisia: One of the Best Roman Towns in Africa
Italy is famous for its ancient Roman ruins, but that’s not the only place you’ll find them. At its height in the 2nd century AD, the Roman Empire stretched from the Middle East to Great Britain. The adventurous Romans also explored south of the Mediterranean, establishing outposts along the African coast. Thanks to an isolated […]