El Kef was the provisional capital of Tunisia during World War II. It was the command centre of the Front de Libération Nationale during the Algerian War of Independence against the French in the 1950s.

On the menu: fresh air, green activities and uncovering countless historical ruins. The white domes of the Sidi Boumakhlouf mosque watch over the medina of El Kef, cascading in stages down the mountainside. Explore narrow streets and stairways, and you will encounter the many relics dating from Antiquity scattered around the old town.

El-Kef, town in northwestern Tunisia, about 110 miles (175 km) southwest of Tunis. El-Kef is situated at an elevation of 2,559 feet (780 metres) on the slopes of the Haut (high) Tell, 22 miles (35 km) from the Algerian border. It occupies the site of …

El Kef (or Le Kef, Arabic الكاف‎) is a small city in northwest Tunisia. The city is built onto the southern face of the Jebel Dyr Mountain, which is part of the Tebersouk Mountains, the eastern end of the High Atlas Mountains. El Kef is a laid back town, offering an authentic taste of Tunisia.

The imposing Atlas Mountains boast stunning panoramas, including, for example, the Ottoman fort in El Kef. You can also enjoy fabulous views of the mountains of the Jugurtha Tableland. Take a stroll through the old town of El Kef, which is nestled …

2024年4月8日 · Because of its steep geography, El Kef has a unique circular pattern with different heights that distinguish ancient and modern urban zones. It has its origins as an ancient Numidian city before...

It is situated on a hillside, and offers many good views over rich agricultural land, through the crisp mountain air. The city has carried numerous names throughout its history: first known as Sicca during the Carthaginian era then later Sicca Veneria during the rise of Roman domination and finally El Kef since the 16th century.

2024年10月30日 · El Kef sits on the cliffs of the Jebel Dyr Mountains in North West Tunisia. The city is only a few kilometers from Algeria and oozes with history and culture, just waiting to be explored. It’s an experience you will not forget! Walking is the …

2024年8月25日 · El Kef (or Le Kef, Arabic الكاف‎) is a small city in northwest Tunisia. The city is built onto the southern face of the Dyr el Kef mountain, which is part of the Tebersouk Mountains, the eastern end of the High Atlas Mountains. El Kef is a laid …

2020年10月16日 · El Kef is the heir to an ancient city known as Sicca Veneria. Roman vestiges still stand in the heart of the Medina. The small city is surrounded by striking natural and historical sites: the ancient city of Althiburos, Jugurtha Tableland, megaliths and prehistoric caves… More about El Kef and the Northwest.