Travel Tips

Happy Republic Day Tunisia! Today (July 25) commemorates the day when the Tunisian monarchy ended and the establishment of a republic in 1957. In 1881, Muhammad III as-Sadiq, the ruler of Tunisia, signed a treaty protection with France. It was not until after World War II when Tunisia achieved its independence from France. In 1956, Habib Bourguiba, a Tunisian lawyer, nationalist leader and statesman, led the country to independence from France. Habib Bourguiba assumed the office as the... Continue Reading

The El Fondouk café, possibly Djerba’s most popular café is perfectly situated in the heart of Houmt Souk medina. There’s more to this famous café than just good coffee. The Story Behind El Fondouk A fondouk, or caravansary is a historic hotel established along ancient caravan routes for traveling merchants and their mounts. The merchants used to sleep in rooms located on the upper level, while their camels, horses and mules rested in the inner courtyard on the ground level. The fondouks... Continue Reading

During your travel to Morocco, you will come across an endless variety of souvenirs to purchase especially in enormous souk (market) such as in Fes and Marrakech. The Moroccan babouche, a traditional Moroccan leather slipper makes a great gift for friends and family. You may also want to purchase a pair of babouche for yourself as it is both durable and comfortable to wear. You will find that the babouche comes in an assortment of colours and designs. Picking the right pair of babouche is... Continue Reading

Discovering His Dream When Imed was a teenager, he went on a trip with his friends to El Jem, the home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Roman Amphitheater of Thysdrus. Besides this 3rd century colosseum, the town of El Jem is also famous for preserving the ancient art of mosaic making. This was the first time Imed discovered the art of mosaic making. He quickly fell in love with this ancient art. In fact, he loved mosaic making so much that he devoted the next 10 years of his life... Continue Reading

Power Plugs and Sockets of Morocco In Morocco, the standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets in Morocco are of type C and E. – A Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins – A Plug type E is the plug which has two round pins and a hole for the socket’s male earthing pin Power Plugs and Sockets of Tunisia In Tunisia, the standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets... Continue Reading

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Star Wars saga.  When the original Star Wars: A New Hope film was first premiered 40 years ago on May 25, 1977 in just a few selected theaters, even George Lucas could not have predicted at that time the worldwide phenomenal success of the Star Wars saga. Although not everyone have watched a Star Wars movie, but it’s hard to find anyone who cannot tell you famous quotes from the movies such as “May the force be with... Continue Reading

Is a good idea to travel to Morocco, Algeria and/or Tunisia during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan? What should you expect during your travels during this time? What are some of the pros/cons of traveling during Ramadan? Non-Muslim tourists traveling during Ramadan will find it to be an immersive cultural learning experience. The activities of daily living will change dramatically during this month, which will open up your eyes to seeing a whole new side of North Africa. The... Continue Reading

The weather in Algeria ranges widely during the different seasons and in different parts throughout the country. In the coastal regions of northern Algeria, the climate resembles a mild Mediterranean coastal climate. Further south of the coast in regions consisting of the northern hills and mountains, the climate is a little more continental with moderate rain. Most of our Algeria tours will travel to attractions and destinations within these two types of climates. The Sahara... Continue Reading

May the Fourth be with you! Happy Star Wars Day! Star Wars fans from around the world are celebrating this classic movie franchise. Looking to do more this year than just putting on a Star Wars t-shirt and a movie marathon? If so, we’ve got you covered! How about taking a trip to the planet Tatooine? Or visiting Luke Skywalker’s home? Or walking around Mos Espa? A Star Wars Tour will take you to all 9 different Star Wars film locations of the Star Wars in Tunisia. This... Continue Reading

Hammamet in Tunisia is one of the most popular vacation destinations that can be both relaxing and affordable. The clear dazzling turquoise water along the sandy white beaches along the Gulf of Hammamet attracts thousands of tourists from around the world every year. For the Beach Lovers There are plenty of water activities for you to enjoy in Hammamet. You can enjoy snorkeling, diving, water skiing, or windsurfing in the beautiful Mediterrean Sea. If you are looking to learn any... Continue Reading

There are a total of 9 Star Wars film locations in Tunisia. Ksar Ouled Soltane Ksar Ouled Soltane is one of the best-preserved Ksar (granary) located in southern Tunisia. This was used as background for some of the Mos Espa Slave Quarters Row shots in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. An interesting fact is that Ksar Ouled Soltane is located about 30 minutes drive away from the city of Tataouine. The planet Tatooine got its name from this town. Ksar Hadada Ksar Hadada is another... Continue Reading

Whether riding a camel in the Sahara desert, romping through the ancient Roman ruins, or winding your way into the heart of an ancient Medina, North Africa is a wonderful place to travel as a family.  Mosaic North Africa is owned by two families from Canada who know the value of experiencing new cultures, foods, peoples, and lands all together as a family.  Kevin and his family are living in Morocco where we have been for the past few years and we have traveled throughout the land... Continue Reading