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Sunday, March 15, 2026

Tunisia: El Kef

Located 100km inland, like Bulla Regia, El Kef was also a Roman colony, but remains a town to the present day. The town perches on a small hill topped by two forts, mostly of Ottoman origin. There are remains of Roman baths, fountains, and aqueducts.

Even though we were in town on a Friday,the mosques didn't seem particularly busy. We had expected otherwise. We did run into a few restaurants that were not tightly shut, but they only served a single set menu. We are beginning to think that while Ramadan iftar "break fast" in other countries may be a feast, Tunisians are more restrained, maybe like observing Lent, which makes more sense to me.

Our hotel room was above a vegetable street market and had a view towards the Fortress.
Vegetable Market Below our Apartment Window - El Kef, Tunisia

View of the Kasbah (Fortress) from our Apartment - El Kef, TunisiaEl Kef, Tunisia

Though the El Kef Fortress (Kasbah) is free to visit, boys will be boys.
Kasbah (Fortress) - El Kef, Tunisia

View from the Fortress to a northern section of the city wall (1st below) and a video of a similar view (2nd)
View from the Kasbah (Fortress) - El Kef, Tunisia

View from the Kasbah (Fortress) - El Kef, Tunisia

The Fortress Parade Grounds.
Parade Ground - Kasbah (Fortress) - El Kef, Tunisia

Video: Walking by the El Kadiria Mosque During Friday Prayers
Video - Walking by El Kadiria Mosque During Friday Prayers - El Kef, Tunisia

Remnants of the Roman Aqueduct.
Roman Aqueduct - El Kef, Tunisia

The tourist office was closed but there was a helpful ceramic tile map outside.
Tourism Map - El Kef, Tunisia

The Art Deco CIRTA CINEMA
The Art Deco CIRTA CINEMA - El Kef, Tunisia

Two views of the Streamline Moderne Art Deco CTAMA Building.
View of CTAMA Building from the Kasbah (Fortress) - El Kef, Tunisia

CTAMA Building - Streamline Moderne Architecture - El Kef, Tunisia

Inside the Medina.
Medina - El Kef, Tunisia

Walking through the souks (shops) inside the medina.
The Souks - Medina - El Kef, Tunisia

The Fish Market.
Fish Market - El Kef, Tunisia

The amazing arches of the Roman Baths.
Roman Baths - El Kef, Tunisia

John in the Medina near the Madressa.
El Kef, Tunisia

Corner fruit and vegetable market.
El Kef, Tunisia

View to the Fortress at Night
View to the Fortress at Night - El Kef, Tunisia

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