Photos of the Bardo Museum, one of North Africa’s largest museums. One of the best collections of Roman mosaics in the world.
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Tunisia – Part 1 (Tunis, Dougga, Bardo Museum, Sidi Bou Said)
Tunisia. What an amazing country! We spent 2 weeks doing a whirlwind trip around this petite North African nation and had an absolute blast. This portion focuses on what we did the first few days after our arrival in Tunis. 14 March: Our flight from Rome to Tunis was uneventful and we landed right on…Continue reading Tunisia – Part 1 (Tunis, Dougga, Bardo Museum, Sidi Bou Said)
Morocco
Morocco is a fascinating north African country. We are repeat visitors, the best testament on how much we enjoy this part of the world. Our most recent trip included overnight stays at Chefchouan, Fes, Rabat, Casablanca, Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakesh, Essouria and the western Sahara. The sights, sounds, and smells of the medieval medinas…Continue reading Morocco
Algeria – Setif, Constantine, Djemila & Timgad
After exploring Algiers, it was time to head west towards Setif, a city famous for its somewhat risqué public fountain (Ain Fouara). Here we also enjoyed the city zoo and amusement park, as well as the super friendly service at La Grotte Restaurant (two thumbs up for most original décor). Next, it was time to…Continue reading Algeria – Setif, Constantine, Djemila & Timgad