Souk Sidi Mahrez

36.804659°N 10.168401°E / 36.804659; 10.168401

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

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]

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

Notes and references
  1. "Circuit dans la partie Ouest de la médina de Tunis".
  2. http://www.commune-tunis.gov.tn/publish/content/article.asp?ID=841
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