Attributed to different origins, the name Tunis is generally linked to the Berber root which means ‘to lay down or encamp’, and with the northern reaches of the Sahara desert and the eastern end of the Atlas Mountains contained within its borders, it is little wonder that this North African country has been the desired dwelling place of many.
With a climate much like Malta’s and a friendly people to match, Tunisia was a much loved destination by the Maltese and it is this beautiful connection between our two peoples which has led Air Malta to reconnect Malta to North Africa with three... This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.