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A certain mystique surrounds North Africa, stirring the senses and filling your mind with souks, silks and spices. Backed by the seemingly endless sands of the Sahara Desert, Morocco and Tunisia are countries of true diversity, with bustling Medinas and golden sand beaches that sit alongside ancient walled cities and ruins - a destination just waiting to be discovered.
PLACES TO VISIT
A land steeped in history and heritage, Tunisia offers some fascinating Roman ruins, Dougga in the northwest of the country is the most impressive ancient Roman site outside Europe and has a spectacular hill top location. The ancient Tunisian capital of Carthage and the amphitheatre at El Djem should also not be missed. Tunisia's best Medinas are in Tunis, Sousse and Hammamet, all richly evocative marketplaces stacked with silks, spices, perfumes, carpets and clothes.
ENTERTAINMENT
Hammamet has two casinos, as well as the original and first British Pub in Tunisia. Sousse has a number of popular clubs and bars including Maracana, the biggest nightclub in North Africa. You'll hear traditional Malouf music in many venues. Played by a small band of musicians using lutes, violins, sitars and drums it entrancingly combines song, poetry and musical interludes.
HISTORY & CULTURE
It was not until the Phoenician traders arrived in around 8BC and founded trading posts including Carthage, their capital, that Tunisia began to take form. The Romans ruled Tunisia for 600 years, followed by the Vandals and then the Byzantines. The Arabs arrived at the end of the 7th century. They made Tunis the capital, and introduced Islam and the social structure that exists here today.
WALKS & SCENERY
To preserve its indigenous ecological and natural heritage, Tunisia has created eight national parks. All these parks offer superb trails and scenery ranging from the UNESCO listed wetlands at Lake Ichkeul to pine forests at Chaambi, rich forests at Boukornine just south of Tunis, to the last remaining traces of pre-Saharan savannah at Bou Hedma. The northwest of Tunisia is wonderful for walking, and the village of Ain Draham in the heart of the Khroumirie Mountains is a good base for exploring the region rich in cork-oak forests, wild boar and ancient sites.
FOOD & DRINK
North African food is tasty and exotic, but beware it can be quite spicy. The national dish of both Morocco and Tunisia is cous-cous. Each cook prepares it in a slightly different way, so it is unlikely to taste the same in two different restaurants. On its own it is pretty bland, but as a complement to spicy lamb, chicken or fish and vegetables it is delicious. Seafood is another speciality, with lobster, squid, oysters, shrimps and prawns all gracing the menus of resort restaurants.
PLACES TO VISIT
A land steeped in history and heritage, Tunisia offers some fascinating Roman ruins, Dougga in the northwest of the country is the most impressive ancient Roman site outside Europe and has a spectacular hill top location. The ancient Tunisian capital of Carthage and the amphitheatre at El Djem should also not be missed. Tunisia's best Medinas are in Tunis, Sousse and Hammamet, all richly evocative marketplaces stacked with silks, spices, perfumes, carpets and clothes.
ENTERTAINMENT
Hammamet has two casinos, as well as the original and first British Pub in Tunisia. Sousse has a number of popular clubs and bars including Maracana, the biggest nightclub in North Africa. You'll hear traditional Malouf music in many venues. Played by a small band of musicians using lutes, violins, sitars and drums it entrancingly combines song, poetry and musical interludes.
HISTORY & CULTURE
It was not until the Phoenician traders arrived in around 8BC and founded trading posts including Carthage, their capital, that Tunisia began to take form. The Romans ruled Tunisia for 600 years, followed by the Vandals and then the Byzantines. The Arabs arrived at the end of the 7th century. They made Tunis the capital, and introduced Islam and the social structure that exists here today.
WALKS & SCENERY
To preserve its indigenous ecological and natural heritage, Tunisia has created eight national parks. All these parks offer superb trails and scenery ranging from the UNESCO listed wetlands at Lake Ichkeul to pine forests at Chaambi, rich forests at Boukornine just south of Tunis, to the last remaining traces of pre-Saharan savannah at Bou Hedma. The northwest of Tunisia is wonderful for walking, and the village of Ain Draham in the heart of the Khroumirie Mountains is a good base for exploring the region rich in cork-oak forests, wild boar and ancient sites.
FOOD & DRINK
North African food is tasty and exotic, but beware it can be quite spicy. The national dish of both Morocco and Tunisia is cous-cous. Each cook prepares it in a slightly different way, so it is unlikely to taste the same in two different restaurants. On its own it is pretty bland, but as a complement to spicy lamb, chicken or fish and vegetables it is delicious. Seafood is another speciality, with lobster, squid, oysters, shrimps and prawns all gracing the menus of resort restaurants.
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| Currency: | Tunisian Dinar |
| Language: | Arabic and French |
| Flight details: | Approx 3 hours from the UK. |
| Departure airports: | Birmingham, Gatwick, Luton, Manchester, Bristol, Doncaster, Glasgow, Newcastle and Nottingham East Midlands. |
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