Tunis has a large Medina. In terms of tourist trade, it's chiefly on the two parallel streets climbing up from the "Place de France" or Bab El Bahr. You may find the wholehearted commercialism too much, so try exploring slowly the area to the right (north) of the rue de la Kasbah, or that to the left (south) of the... more

The markets here are not for the squeamish. If you are not used to aggressive bartering, then you may find the shopping experience here unpleasant. But if you like to haggle, and work a deal, then you'll find yourself in a Arab shopper's paradise. Yes, you will be relentlessly approached by vendors. I think the trick is to tune them... more

"We have just returned from a cruise to the Mediterranean which included a stop here. While the reviewer below exhorts to be assertive, I think people who do go to the Souk should understand what is going on and plan ahead. The basic operation reflects the abject aspects of their standard of living and I am not being disrespectful. The... more

Having read the last two reviews I feel sad that people come so ill prepared to experience the souks and medina in Tunis. You will always get hassle in this sort of environment and if you are displaying a sticker saying you are off a cruise ship the vendors will go for you even more. Just walk purposefully , smile... more

We docked at Tunisia on May 14th, 2008, and took a land excursion from our cruise ship. We visited the Souk and it was the "worst experience of my life". The venders were aggressive, assertive and downright rude. If you looked at a product, they were literally grabbing at you and trying to force you to buy. It was so... more

We have just returned from a cruise with a stop in Tunis. Everyone of us in a group of 9 persons wants to forget about the visit to the Medina. Shabby and dirty 'shops' under one roof , together with intrusive sellers, instigated in me a panic attack! A better option would be to enjoy the atmosphere on the cruise... more

No dudo que la medina de tunez sea patrimonio nacional. Lo que si que se es que es complicado obervarlo... more

Este verano fui a Túnez. He visitado la medina que es una plaza en el centro de la ciudad. Hay... more