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Tunisia

Tunisia's tourist industry benefits from its Mediterranean location and its tradition of low-cost package holidays from Western Europe.
The development of tourism dates back to 1960 through the joint efforts of government and private groups.
Tunisia is also an attractive destination for its huge number of important festivals. The majority of these festivals occur in summer such as International Festival of Carthage which is the most important festival in the Arab world hosting stars and bands from all over the world, and Tabarka Jazz Festival.
France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom are the four traditional tourist markets, though Tunisia has decided since the last few years to open its tourism industry to new markets such as Russia and China.
Tourism in Tunisia suffered severe blows following the Bardo National Museum attack and the Sousse attack in 2015 which we had visited in Tunis and viewed the lists of names of tourists killed.
Close to the seaside the walkways are very narrow. Almost impossible to pass anyone while walking.
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It is very easy to become lost. I did momentarily several times while walking these mazes to the beaches.
While walking you can look inside some of the homes.
Many of these buildings are rented through tourist agencies.
A local restaurant overlooking the seafront with the name of the city in a square in front of the restaurant for photos.
Traffic circle in front of the restaurant.
We left Hammamet and drove another hour to the resort area of Sidi Bou Said where we had lunch and then checked into our hotel. .  Our hotel Dar Said,  sits up high on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean.  The hotel is housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century mansion, which has been carefully preserved to showcase the traditional Tunisian architecture and design.
The breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea from the hotel’s terraces, which are surrounded by lush gardens and palm trees. A great location to unwind for a few hours after 3 1/2 weeks traveling Algeria and Tunisia.
More of the gardens and hotel rooms to the left above overlooking the Mediterranean sea.
Sidi Bou Said is a town in northern Tunisia located about 12 miles from the capital, Tunis.  The town itself is a tourist attraction and is known for its extensive use of blue and white. Sidi Bou Said has a reputation as a town of artists. Below you can see the harbor and the beaches.
 This town is positioned on top of a cliff overlooking the charming Gulf of Tunis and it is made up of houses painted in white and blue color. The town’s blue and white colors then blend perfectly with the sea and sky to make the view here magical.
On top of the hill is a cemetery.
Typical narrow walk way with white walls and blue window shades

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