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.

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  Alley of Souk Sidi Mahrez
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  Sidi Mahrez Mosque
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  Alley leading for the mausoleum
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  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 ^{[bare URL]}