If you've come to Tunis to see Carthage, you can't get closer than this lovely contemporary building just a stone's throw from the main archaeological sites. Here minimalism meets Moorish, and all ...

Under the Hafsids, Tunis was one of the biggest cities in the Islamic world, and their legacy has remained in the form of narrow, crowded souks that contributed to the medina being awarded UNESCO ...

48 hours in Tunis It's a city that mixes the cool elegance of French sophistication with the heady ambience of North Africa. Wander through winding alleys, browse in the souks and experience the ...

It dominates the medina as the oldest mosque in Tunisia, dating to the seventh century. Its 141ft minaret, built in 1894, is a solid point of reference as you wander the souks.

Medinas and souks mingle with fine wines and gourmet food in Tunis. Mark Tran finds plenty to do - even when the weather is a little too European. 20 Apr 2005 Outer Africa Topics Tunisia holidays ...

Come true” – and it did. I landed in Tunis, where the souk compares to Marrakech in size but, for me, was a much easier place to be.