Souk Sidi Mahrez

Souk Sidi Mahrez (Arabic: سوق سيدي محرز‎) is one of the popular souks of the medina of Tunis. It is specialized in selling fabrics.[1]

Entrance of Souk Sidi Mahrez
Commemorative sign at the entrance of the souk

Etymology

The souk got its name from the saint Sidi Mahrez Sultan of the medina whose real name is Cadhi Abou Mohamed Mahrez Ibn Khalaf.[2]

Location

It is located in Bab Souika suburb in the north of the medina, in Sidi Mahrez Street.

Monuments

The souk has a zaouia (mausoleum) and a mosque, both with the name of the saint.

Sidi El Ghali Mosque is located near the entrance of the souk.

  • Alley of Souk Sidi Mahrez
  • Sidi Mahrez Mosque
  • Alley leading for the mausoleum
  • Entrance of Sidi El Ghali Mosque

Notes and references
  1. http://destination-tunis.fr/randonnee-dans-la-medina-de-tunis-cote-ouest#souk-sidi-mehrez
  2. http://www.commune-tunis.gov.tn/publish/content/article.asp?ID=841
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