Souk Sidi Mahrez
# Souk Sidi Mahrez

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Souk Sidi Mahrez (Arabic: سوق سيدي محرز) is one of the popular souks of the medina of Tunis. It is specialized in selling fabrics.

## Etymology

The souk got its name from the saint Sidi Mahrez Sultan of the medina whose real name is Cadhi Abou Mohamed Mahrez Ibn Khalaf.

## Location

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

## Monuments

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.

* Alley of Souk Sidi Mahrez
* Sidi Mahrez Mosque
* Alley leading for the mausoleum
* Entrance of Sidi El Ghali Mosque
