Sidi Bou Said — Attraction in Maghreb

A beautiful seaside town situated on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Ocean. When you visit Carthage ruins in Tunis, a visit to Sidi Bou Said becomes obligatory. The town is beautified by its blue and white tones. Every house, building and the business place is two-toned (blue & white) and looks so charming. It offers beautiful scenes for taking pictures. The place is full of cafes, restaurants and shops offering gifts and souvenirs. Requires a lot of walking downhill to reach the famous marina. There are two private museums...

Close to Tunisia 's capital, Sidi Bou Said is an idyllic village perched on top of a steep cliff, facing the Mediterranean Sea. It is the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of the Tunisian capital — and a favored getaway destination for locals and visitors alike. The town's cobbled streets are lined with art shops, souvenir stalls, and quaint cafés. Brilliant blue-painted doors and trellises contrast with the pure white of Sidi Bou Said's Grecian buildings, and the air is scented with trailing...

Nice views but nothing special. Maybe a bit cleaner than other Tunesie places. Be careful with some of the café terras, they will rip you of as a tourist. They will not sell you coke or water, only expensive limonade and juices with prices over 15 dinar each. They even withhold the menu with prices so they can ask extra. Terrible places with terrible people. Added a photo of the view sinuous can...