Medina
Monastir
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Just outside the walls of the Ribat, along the boulevard all the way to the cliff you will find hundreds of shops and artisans that make the main souk of Monastir so enchanting. A huge selection of carpets, ceramics, silver, perfumes, brass, copper, leather, antiques and many more suitcase stuffers can be found here. The Chraga district of the Medina has been recently reformed and is a great place to take a break from shopping with a sweet mint tea.
Useful Information
- Address: Rue L'Indépendance, Monastir
- Opening House: Daily 8am–8pm
Shopping
If you like haggling, you will love shopping in Monastir. As a general rule, if you are shopping in the souks or stalls, start by cutting the price in half then work your way up to a compromise from there. If you prefer fixed prices or you just get tired of haggling, try the established stores outside the souks and if you have time, the large Soula Center in Sousse. The Medina is almost always full of passionate salespeople, sweet smells and local treasures, so be sure to at least have a gander around the old quarter.
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