2024

FISH MARKET (SOUK EL-SAMAK)

Crafts to discover

It is located outside the old town, across the road to the arc of Marc Aurèle, at the south-west end of the port (wait until there are no more cars to cross!). Two years ago, the stands of this very frequented market were sheltered under the roof roof. He has since made a new skin, under rutilantes white tents. It opens as early as 4 a. m. and offers the finest seafood products, and not expensive (1 DL per kilo of sardines).

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2024

COPPER SOUK (SOUK EN-NAKASHA)

Crafts to discover

Rue des Dinandiers. This tiny street to the northeast of the Clock Square is the place where, at the rhythm of hammers hitting copper, generations of artisans follow by passing on the art of making strong, crafting dishes and summits of mosques. Shops offer sales that are worth looking at: teapots, jewelry, crockery… There are many European silverware, some of which date from the era of royalty.

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2024

HAMMAM SIDI DARGHOUT

Local history and culture

Built in 1604-1605 by Iskander pasha (which rebuilt at the same time the minaret of the Sidi Darghout mosque), it ceased to function until today and was magnificently renovated in 2005. The door is pink stone carved with escutcheons and the entrance is decorated with ceramics. The cloakroom occupies the large vaulted hall lit by des. The steam bath, with its marble plan, also features a large dome roof.

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