50 Postcards from North Africa That Say Wish You Here ...

1. Sahara Desert

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The massive Sahara Desert is one of the most amazing sights of North Africa. It actually spreads across Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, Chad, Sudan, Mali, Mauritania, Western Sahara, Niger and Egypt.

2. Sidi Bou Saïd, Tunisia

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The very pretty white and blue town has become an artist's enclave.

3. Hoggar Mountains, Algeria

There is evidence of human life in the mountains (cave paintings) dating back to BCE 6000.

4. Colors of Tunisia

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Tunisia is a country where you find strong and beautiful colors everywhere.

5. Bab El Bahr, Tunis, Tunisia

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El Bab Bhar also known as the Porte de France and the Sea Gate is one of the gates of the Medina. It marks the separation between the Medina and the European city.

6. Basilica of St. Augustine and Hippone, Annaba, Algeria

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The cathedral is one of the many glorious Christian sights of North Africa.

7. The Roman Ruins of Carthage, Tunisia

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A center of power and master of Mediterranean trade in Hellenistic times, the ancient ruins of this legendary city are now in a suburb of Tunis.

8. Central Post Office, Algiers, Algeria

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Fabulous Moorish architecture isn’t just reserved for mosques.

9. Salt Mausoleum at Chott El Jerid, Tozeur, Tunisia

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The mausoleum sits in the Sahara Desert's largest single salt pan.

10. Sbeïtla, Tunisia

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Once a flourishing ancient city, the spectacular remains are among the best Roman ruins in the world.

11. Riad, Morocco

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If you are going to Morocco a Riad is a wonderful choice of place to stay. A riad is a large traditional house built around a central courtyard, sometimes converted to a hotel, or the smaller ones are let as villas.

12. Atlas Mountains

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This awesome mountain range spans across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

13. Hammamet, Tunisia

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With its distinct Southern Mediterranean feel, it’s no wonder the Tunisian coast is hugely popular for sunshine holidays.

14. Mosque of Uqba Bin Nafe, Kairouan, Tunisia

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One of the oldest mosques of Arab world.

15. Chebika Oasis, Tunisia

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If you're going to visit the desert, you must visit an oasis too.

16. Plage Toche, Annaba, Algeria

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Did you expect to see gorgeous beaches among the sights of North Africa?

17. Benghazi, Libya

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The second largest city in Libya.

18. Essouira, Morocco

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The "white city" of Essaouira is a charming and authentic city, situated on the Atlantic coast, where you can still find many traces of the past contains a mix of Arabic, Berber, African and European influences.

19. The Menara Gardens, Marrakech, Morocco

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The original gardens date back to the 12th century.

20. Local Villages

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This picture happens to be in Tunisia but they are charming villages all over the countries of North Africa.

21. Dougga, Tunisia

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A second-century outpost established by the Roman conquerors about 60 miles due west of Tunis.

22. Salt Lakes, Tozeur, Tunisia

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The amazing landscape of Tunisia made it perfect for the location of many scenes of the Star Wars movies.

23. Fez, Morocco

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One of the great cities of Morocco.

24. Djemila, Algeria

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A small mountain village where some of the best preserved Berbero-Roman ruins in North Africa are found.

25. Arch of Septimius Severus, Lepcis Magna, Libya

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I really did not know there were so many magnificent ancient ruins in North Africa.

26. Roman Theatre, Sabratha, Libya

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Some of the ruins are huge.

27. Algiers, Algeria

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The Algerian capital is as splendiferous as a capital should be.

28. Sidi Bou Makhlouf Mausoleum, El Kef, Tunisia

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The tomb of the Patron Saint of El Kef.

29. Constantine, Algeria

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The third largest city in Algeria has lots of museums and important historical sites. One of the most beautiful is the Palais du Bey, in the casbah). Constantine It is often referred to as the "City of Bridges" due to the numerous picturesque bridges connecting the mountains the city is built on.

30. Place Du 7 Novembre 1987 Clocktower, Tunis, Tunisia

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the square is named for a coup d’état.

31. Pirate Ship in Sousse Harbor, Tunisia

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The ship provides tourist trips around the pretty harbor.

32. The African Colosseum, El Djem, Tunisia

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The monument of El Jem is one of the most accomplished examples of Roman amphitheater in the world.

33. Mausoleum of Bourguiba, Monastir, Tunisia

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The tomb of former President Habib Bourguiba , the father of Tunisian independence, who died on April 6, 2000.

34. Tin Khilqa, Libya

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Libya has a real variety of Saharan landscapes and desert features.

35. Duiret, Tunisia

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Duiret is a beautiful derelict village near Tataouine.

36. Old Port of Bizerte, Tunisia

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Bizerte is the old and most European city in Tunisia.

37. Monastir, Tunisia

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Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort.

38. Hammam Essalhine, Algeria

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Hammam Essalihine (Aquae Flavianae) is an ancient Roman Bath situated in the Aures Mountains.

39. Mosaic of Venus and Centaurs, Bulla Regia, Tunisia

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40. Sidi Soufi Mosque, Bejaia, Algeria

The mosques are among the most magnificent, beautiful and artistic sights of North Africa.

41. M'Zab Valley, Algeria

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The Mzab Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, cited as an intact example of traditional human habitat perfectly adapted to the environment. There are 5 beautiful fortified villages in the valley.

42. Mosque of the Seven Sleepers, Tunisia

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The Mosque of the Seven Sleepers is a strange place. Unusually long tombs dominate the graveyard near the mosque. The legend goes that 7 Christians were imprisoned by the Romans at this spot, and locked away for 400 years. When they were let out, they had grown to heights of about 4 meters. The 7 men could not find rest in death, before they had converted to Islam. After conversion, they died and were buried here in full length.

43. Umm-al-Maa, Libya

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In the desert of Libya in the Idehan Ubari dunes are several salt water lakes. One of the most beautiful lakes among them is the Umm al-Maa Lake. Umm al-Maa means Mother of Water.

44. Djerba, Tunisia

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This gorgeous Mediterranean coast location is known as the island of a thousand mosques.

45. Chefchaouen, Morocco

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Morocco's blue city

46. Maqam Echahid, Algiers, Algeria

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The Maqam Echahid is an iconic concrete monument commemorating the Algerian war for independence.

47. Atlas Mountains

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The Atlas Mountains is a mountain range across the northwestern stretch of Africa extending about 2,500 km through Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.

48. Natural Arch, Legzira Beach, Morocco

Not all the glorious natural sights of North Africa are desert related.

49. Tadrart Acacus, Libya

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7000 Years Ago Saharan Africans Milked Cows, Made Cheese. A rock art image, between 5,000 and 8,000 years old, depicts domesticated cattle.

50. Ouzoud Waterfalls, Morocco

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Ouzoud Waterfalls are located 150 km northeast of Marrakech,

I'm sorry to stop it there. I'd love to share so many other sights of North Africa but it will be much more fun if you go off and visit them in person.