Monastir is a city on the central shore of Tunisia, in the Sahel area. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Monastir – Habib Bourguiba International Airport is located approximately 8 km from the city.
North Africa
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Djerba is the largest island off North Africa. Djerba is a popular tourist destination, particularly for French, German, Italian and Czech tourists. It is one of the few remaining places in Tunisia where a Berber language is still spoken. The airport is in the far north east of the island […]
Fes or Fez is the third largest city in Morocco with a population of just over one million. Former capital, it is one of the country’s four “imperial cities”. The University of Al-Karaouine, founded in 859 C.E., is the oldest continuously functioning university in the world. Fes Airport is located […]
Oujda is a city in eastern Morocco with an estimated population of half a million. Saidia is a beach city off Oujda in the Mediterranean Sea, numerous resorts were built recently to accommodate its touristic vibe from private beach resorts and Shopping malls to golf and recreational sports center. Angad […]
Ouarzazate is a city and capital of Ouarzazate Province in southern-central Morocco. Ouarzazate is one of the important holiday destinations in Morocco as a nodal point for excursion across the Draa Valley and desert in the area. The town and surrounding area is also a noted film-making location. Ouarzazate has […]
Largest and capital city of Libya, Tripoli is the largest city, the principal sea port, and the largest commercial and manufacturing centre in Libya. Tripoli International Airport is located in the town of Ben Ghashir 34km, south of the city centre.
City of northern Morocco, Tanger is on the North African coast at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. Nowadays, the city is undergoing rapid development and modernization. Projects include new 5-star hotels along the bay, a modern business district called Tangier City […]
Capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, Rabat is located on the Atlantic Ocean. Rabat has important textile, food processing and construction industries. Sale Airport is 10 Km from the city center.
Major city in southwest Morocco, Agadir is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, near the foot of the Atlas Mountains. Agadir has the biggest Souk in Morocco (Souk Lhed) and also the most beautiful beaches. Agadir is served by Al Massira Airport, located 22 kilometers from the city.
Capital of Tunisia, Tunis is located in north-eastern Tunisia on the Lake of Tunis, and is connected to the Mediterranean sea’s Gulf of Tunis by a canal. The ancient city of Carthage is located just north of Tunis along the coastal part. The medina of Tunis has been a UNESCO […]
Second-largest city in Egypt, country’s largest seaport, Alexandria is also an important tourist resort. Alexandria was known because of its lighthouse (Pharos), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; its library (the largest library in the ancient world); and the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, one of the […]
Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city, is located on the Atlantic Ocean. Casablanca is considered the economic capital of Morocco and its port is the largest port of North Africa. Mohammed V International Airport is located in Province of Nouaceur, a suburb 30 km south-east of Casablanca.