Souks of Tunis

Fragrances compounds of rare and valuable species were sold, there was also incense from India and Yemen, as well as some cosmetics.

This souk has a square form, with a wooden platform in the middle which was the place where slaves were presented and waited for the outcome of the sale.

The white slaves, considered the rarest and most valuable, were not sold in the souk but in more remote locations because the sale concerned only wealthy potential buyers.

The souk El Blaghgia was founded by Abu Zakariya Yahya in the early 18th century.

It sells ingredients necessary to prepare cakes for various celebrations such as circumcision, marriage or Eid al-Fitr.

The souk El Grana is located in the northern suburb of the medina, in the district of Bab Souika.

It has been marked by Granas, Jews settled in Tunisia from Livorno in the early 17th century.

It is located between the Al-Zaytuna Mosque and the centers of Ottoman power, the Kasbah and Dar El Bey.

The denomination Es Sabbaghine or Dyers originates from the dyeing of wool, cotton and silk.

[9] Today, the souk sells a variety of products, especially ready-to-wear clothes and shoes, but also fish and meat.