Fly with us to Tunisia and discover the culture and climate of this exotic country. As soon as you leave the plane you will notice how important Islam is in this North African country. Throughout Tunisia you’ll see Muslim temples, such as the Al-Zaytouna Mosque in Tunis or the Sidi Okba Mosque in Kairouan, a famous pilgrimage site for Muslims. These temples, while not always fully open to non-Muslims, are beautiful buildings in their own right with even more spectacular interiors. Amateur archaeologists will be jumping for joy in the ruins of the ancient city of Carthage or the well-maintained ancient city of Dougga, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. The Berber town of Matmata is also highly recommended with its Berber dwellings literally built into the side of the rock face, thus making them almost invisible from far away. To protect the locals from being overrun by tourists, visits are only permitted during certain times.
