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Visa-Free Travel | Self-Drive in Tunisia, the North African Holy Land 'The Great Mosque of Kairouan'

| Self-Drive in Tunisia, the North African Holy Land 'The Great Mosque of Kairouan'. 🔶🔶🔶After the last buddy has gathered in Tunisia, we officially start our tour around Tunisia. The first stop of our self-drive is this holy site with a history of over a thousand years—Kairouan. It is the fourth holiest site after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem. For Tunisians, seven pilgrimages to Kairouan are equivalent to one pilgrimage to Mecca. Therefore, this exotic holy site is a must-visit on our trip. 🕌The Great Mosque of Kairouan, also known as the Mosque of Uqba, has been expanded and renovated multiple times and has now become the oldest and largest mosque in Tunisia. The towering minaret of the mosque stands like a guardian of history. As we drive through the city, we can see this iconic building from afar. 🕰️Opening hours: 8:00-16:00 🎫Ticket price: 12 dinars (about 28 RMB), including the Aghlabid Basin of Kairouan, the Mausoleum of Sidi Sahab, and several other attractions 🚗Self-drive route: Tunis City - Kairouan, about 160KM, 2 hours 🌟🌟🌟Notes: 1️⃣Dress appropriately, ladies should cover their heads, and it is recommended to wear long pants or skirts; men should not wear shorts or slippers. 2️⃣Do not bring beverages, keep quiet, and comply with local regulations. 3️⃣Visitors are not allowed during prayer times, it is advised to ask the hotel in advance for the visiting hours. 👣👣👣Travel Tips: 1️⃣Climb to the top of the mosque to overlook the beauty of Kairouan city. 2️⃣The main hall of the mosque is beautifully decorated, but visitors are not allowed to enter. You can ask the staff inside to help take photos. 3️⃣The arches, stone columns, and minarets inside the mosque, each telling an ancient story, are worth taking the time to appreciate its architecture and feel the ZJ atmosphere. 4️⃣The old city of Kairouan is right around the mosque, which can be arranged for a day's visit.
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Posted: Apr 25, 2024
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