The medina of Sfax is located in the heart of the city and is surrounded by high crenellated stone walls built in the middle of the 10th century. Founded in the 9th century by Sultan Ahmed ibn El Aghlaba, this square (one of the few in Tunisia'... read more
The main attraction of Kairouan is considered to be the Uqba Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in the Islamic world. It was laid out by the founder of the city of Kairouan, a military leader familiar with the Prophet Muhammad - Uqba ibn Nafi. This... read more
Lake Schott el Jerid is not a lake in the usual sense. Its surface is covered in a thick salt crust that could sustain a car. But in places beneath the crust is a boggy slurry that's dangerous for careless motorists. Nevertheless, in well-rese... read more
