Markets in the Sfax Medina
The region is filled with olive groves established in Roman times. It is a major trade here and markets are full of them.
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Following independence from France in 1956, President Habib BOURGUIBA established a strict one-party state. He dominated the country for 31 years, repressing Islamic fundamentalism and establishing rights for women unmatched by any other Arab nation.... [read more]
Following independence from France in 1956, President Habib BOURGUIBA established a strict one-party state. He dominated the country for 31 years, repressing Islamic fundamentalism and establishing rights for women unmatched by any other Arab nation.... [read more] Blog: May The Force Be With You
Date: August 13th 2006
Tunis, Sousse, El Jem and Sfax So finally we made it to Tunisia! My first time in Africa; one step closer to my life goal of settting foot on each of the seven continents of the world (only Sth America and Antarctica to go!). That ever-evasive ferry ride ended up being quite interesting. We met many of the Tunisians who were pushing in front of us at the ticket window in Trapani, and the ... read more
Date: August 13th 2006
Tunis, Sousse, El Jem and Sfax So finally we made it to Tunisia! My first time in Africa; one step closer to my life goal of settting foot on each of the seven continents of the world (only Sth America and Antarctica to go!). That ever-evasive ferry ride ended up being quite interesting. We met many of the Tunisians who were pushing in front of us at the ticket window in Trapani, and the ... read more
