Souk Sidi Mahrez

Souk Sidi Mahrez (Arabic: سوق سيدي محرز) is one of the popular souks of the medina of Tunis.

[1] 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] It is located in Bab Souika suburb in the north of the medina, in Sidi Mahrez Street.

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.

Entrance of Souk Sidi Mahrez
Commemorative sign at the entrance of the souk