page_title: Souks of Tunis
section_title: Souk El Kmach
hierarchical_section_title: Souks of Tunis / Souk El Kmach
caption_attribution_description: Français&#160;: Medina Bab Souk Lakmech
context_page_description: The souks of Tunis are a set of shops and boutiques located in the medina of Tunis, capital of Tunisia. Most of the souks were built under the Hafsid dynasty in the 13th century and near the Al-Zaytuna Mosque.
  They are organized in several streets and alleys.
context_section_description: The souk El Kmach or souk of textile, was founded in the 15th century by the Hafsid sovereign Uthman. It is located on the western facade of the Al-Zaytuna Mosque.
caption: Entrance of souk El Kmach
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