Souk Sidi Mahrez
Coordinates: 36°48′17″N 10°10′06″E / 36.804659°N 10.168401°E
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 leading for the mausoleum
Entrance of Sidi El Ghali Mosque
Notes and references
- This article incorporates information from the equivalent article on the French Wikipedia.
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