Souk El Attarine

Souk El Attarine (Arabic: سوق العطارين), or souk of spice traders, is the name by which most spice markets are referred to in Arab countries in the Middle East.

The souk was initiated by a sovereign of the Hafsid dynasty, Abu Zakariya Yahya, in 1240.

This souk is famous for trading jasmine and rose water as well as amber and henna.

[2] Today perfume and beauty products trading is still the main fonction of the souk.

[2] It is situated near the Al-Zaytuna Mosque, facing its northern facade.