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Here is a list of travel note added by Rahhala travelers. They discover their country.
Feel free to add your own..
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The Fort of Al-Zubarah
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Added by Guedda Hana
The 2009-06-17 |
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Description of this Destination
Al-Zubarah is a historical city famous for its fort built by local craftsmen, under the reign of Sheikh Abdullah bin Qassim al-Thani (1913-1949). The fort is square shaped with circular towers at three of its corners and a rectangular tower in the fourth. The walls are high and thick enough; it served to coastal monitoring station and was used by the military until the 80. It now houses |
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Main activities
- Culture
- History
- East
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Advised itinerary
Al-Zubarah is located at 105 km north of Doha. The Doha airport is 8 km from downtown. The only way to travel is to use a taxi or rent a car, the road network is exceptionally good.
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Al Wakrah
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Added by Guedda Hana
The 2009-06-17 |
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Description of this Destination
At the halfway between Doha and Umm Said, you will find the town of Al Wakra. Initially, it was a village that lived off fishing and pearls. It turned into a small city of about 30,000 inhabitants. The Al Wakra Museum is housed in one of the oldest forts in the city and focuses on natural history and marine life. It exposes also fine examples of art and typical architecture. |
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Main activities
- Culture
- Sun
- History
- East
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Advised itinerary
If you come from Doha by car through the city, go around the round-points at the end and turn right by the Al Wakra exchange. This will take you to the most interesting part of the city: Al Wakra museum.
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Djemila, the Gorgeous
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Added by Guedda Hana
The 2009-05-10 |
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Description of this Destination
Djemila (جميلة) is a commune of north-eastern Algeria. It is an Opulent Roman town which once housed nearly 10,000 people. Located on the high plains of Setif, between the Atlas and Auras coastline, the region served as an olive grove and grain to the Romans. Given the state of conservation of the ruins, the city has been listed as world heritage in 1981. Th |
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Main activities
- Culture
- Sun
- History
- Nature
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Advised itinerary
The visit of the ruins requires a methodical approach. This requires the museum to enter the old city gate flanked by military terminal. Here began the primitive city. Call a guide for the visit ...
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Qual'at Al-Bahrain
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Added by Guedda Hana
The 2009-05-10 |
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Description of this Destination
Qala'at Al Bahrain (قلعة البحرين) is an archaeological site dating back to 2000 BC. JC, identified as probably the site of the former capital of Dilmun, it was explored in 1950 by several teams of archaeologists. It is an artificial island 300 million over 600m which, to this day, archaeologists found new evidence about th |
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Main activities
- Culture
- History
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Advised itinerary
You will easily find taxis. A race in the city costs on average € 12. Buses serve many villages. Renting a car is the most practical solution and the road network is excellent. An International driving license is requested...
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Sfax: the Olivier Country
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Added by Guedda Hana
The 2009-05-10 |
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Description of this Destination
The largest economic city of Tunisia after the capital Tunis, Sfax (صفاقس) is an industrial and port city in southern Tunisia, located about 270 km south-east of the capital, on the Mediterranean Sea. Like most cities of Tunisia, Sfax is of Berber origin called Syphax (fortified place), then Roman called Taparura. Sfax experiences economic prosperity thanks |
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Advised itinerary
International Airport Sfax-Thyna; Railway Station of Sfax (several departures from Tunis to Sfax, Sousse, Tozeur and others), maritime station (Ferry to the islands of Kerkennah)
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Tozeur,Pearl of the Tunisian Sahara
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Added by Guedda Hana
The 2009-05-10 |
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Description of this Destination
The oasis of Tozeur, city-symbol of the Great Tunisian South, is one of the most famous oasis of the world .. No dunes here, but a desert landscape that appears in the distance, on the Chott el-Jerid. Tozeur palm grove is said to be the best in Tunisia. In the spring, when the crushing summer heat has not yet completely dry landscape, palm trees, fruit trees and different cultures are ad |
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Main activities
- Culture
- Sun
- History
- East
- Sport
- Nature
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Advised itinerary
The airplane is the best way to get there but not the least expensive. Prefer a charter on or Djerba Tunis or Monastir. Buses are numerous and the lease and you will discover the country. Tunisia is a small paradise
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Djerba, the Soft
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Added by Guedda Hana
The 2009-05-10 |
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Description of this Destination
The Top Tunisian tourist destination, the largest island of Tunisia, the island of Djerba has one airport to Mellita, located 8 km from Houmt Souk. This island of 514 km ², land of fabulous stories, the traditions, sung by Homer in his Odyssey, where he landed with his companions Ulysses them taste the lotos, this delicious fruit-flavored honey that makes you forget everything, even fami |
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Main activities
- Culture
- Sun
- Shopping
- History
- Sport
- Nature
- Party
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Advised itinerary
Sevenair offers several daily flights Tunis-Djerba. Count a hundred euros return. An ancient Roman road joins the island to the mainland. It is recommended if you Zarzis. However, if you come from north of the country
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Hammamet or Joie de Vivre
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Added by Guedda Hana
The 2009-05-10 |
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Description of this Destination
Today, Hammamet is a resort of international fame; Hammamet hosts in its sumptuous hotels thousands of visitors from all over the world. These beautiful golden sandy beaches, its mild climate, its gardens of bougainvillea, hibiscus and jasmine make up its reputation. Its medina is preserved intact with its walls, its streets, its souks and its kasbah of the 15th century. In the south, Ya |
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Main activities
- Culture
- Sun
- Shopping
- Sport
- Nature
- Party
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Advised itinerary
The two nearest airports are those of Tunis and Monastir. You will be required to take the road to go to the seaside resort of Hammamet. Hammamet covers an area of 3600 hectares
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Carthage, the Immortal
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Added by Guedda Hana
The 2009-05-10 |
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Description of this Destination
Carthage, founded on a peninsula, by Phoenicians expatriated from Tyr, Lebanon, is the highest tourist destination in Tunisia. Today is a town of 17 000 inhabitants, but, at the height of his glory, the 4th century BC, it had 600,000 inhabitants! Carthage is a glorious page of history associated with the myth of Dido and responsible for the scent of jasmine. Tunisia Carthage collected pl |
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Advised itinerary
Carthage is now an attractive residential suburb of Tunis. Go to Carthage and Sidi Bou Said is easy, all being in train, more or less 30 minutes. Get 1st class tickets (less crowded, but still not expensive)
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Kerkennah, the forgotten Archipel
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Added by Guedda Hana
The 2009-05-09 |
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Description of this Destination
Eager to discover another face of Tunisia? Kerkennah islands off the coast of Sfax, will satisfy you. The authenticity of the fishing ports, the simplicity of the population, the sweetness of the atmosphere: this archipelago together alone all the necessary ingredients for a pleasant getaway in the original Tunisian sun. Islands forgotten, however, 20 kilometers off the Tunisian coast. E |
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Main activities
- Sun
- Sport
- Nature
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Advised itinerary
Sfax, take the small car ferry (4 in winter, 8 in summer; price: 1 dinar) for the archipelago. Kerkennah islands are located 20km off the coast of Sfax. Arrived at the port of Sidi Youssef, take a taxi to the hotel district of Sidi Fredj (Grand Hot
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