Algeria – Tunisia

Algeria and Tunisia are North Africa's hidden gems. Few tourists go here, so you see Roman ruins, old Islamic cities and desert canyons without the big crowds.

It is a great trip for travellers who love history, culture and wide-open desert views.

Places to see

• Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO heritage site
• Roman ruins of Djemila
• Chebika and Tamerza canyons in Tunisia
• Kairouan, one of the great cities of Islamic history
• Sidi Bou Said, the blue-and-white village by the sea

Best time to go

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are mild and comfortable. Summer in the desert can be very hot.

Muslim-friendly travel

Both are Muslim countries, so halal food is easy to find and mosques are everywhere.