Souq El ­Attarine

The Medina in Tunis is packed with a large number of Souqs (markets), all organized into different commercial areas that display various significant goods and outfits including essential oils, souvenirs, satin baskets, gifts, clothes, wools, caps and hats. Among the different Souqs (markets) surrounding the Zaytouna Mosque are the Souq el Trouk (the Turkish Souq), Souq des Libraires (the Booksellers' Souq), Souq de la Laine (the Wool Souq), and Souq el-Grana (the Livornese Jews' Souq). Often, most of the markets date back to the 13th century AD and they were either named after the community that had first founded it or their traditional trade. One of the main markets in the area is the 13th-century Souq el­Attarine (the Perfume Makers' Souq) which locates near the Zaytouna Mosque. From th...Read More