Things to see in Kairouan - What to see in Kairouan

Cities in Al-Qayrawan

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This mid-sized city is located in Tunisia. Its main attractions are the Medina (old market), The Great Mosque (one of the oldest i

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Kairouan Great Mosque

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Muslims come to Kairouan not only from other Tunisian cities, but from different parts of the Arab world. The fourth most importan

Mosques in Al-Qayrawan

Mosque of Sidi Sahab

This important mosque is located 1.5 miles northwest of the [poi = 153191] Medina [/ poi], and is one of the most important places

Historical Monuments in Al-Qayrawan

Zaouia - Abu Zama El-Belaoui Mausoleum

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In this zaouia or mausoleum lies the tomb of the famous Abu el-Belaoui Zamaa (Ibn Abi Ubayd Zamaa The Arquam The Balaoui), compani

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Prayer Room (Sidi Okba Mosque)

Access to non-Muslims and tourists in general is prohibited, however, the doors are normally kept open (except during the hour of

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Mosque: the Call to Prayer

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All Tunisian cities have several mosques, and Kairouan is no exception. It is located outside the walls of the [poi = 153191] medi

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Medina of Kairouán

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Murallas de Kairouán

Mosques in Al-Qayrawan

Sidi Okba Mosque

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7 Novembre Avenue

November 7th Avenue is the main artery of the Medina, which winds its way through the crowded souks. Almost all of the constructio

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Aglabitas Tanks

Markets in Al-Qayrawan

Market of Kairouan

Kairouan is the fourth holiest city in Islam, and is the oldest Muslim city in the Maghreb. The market is in the center of the med

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Artisan Weavers

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The city of Kaiouran, Tunisia, is the most Arab of all Tunisian cities and the 4th holiest city of Islam. We were accompanied by a

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Zerbias - Kairouán Carpets

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Although carpets are a common topic in any souk, Kairouan is the capital of carpets, as these are its main craft product. The 2 ma

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Sun Clock

This sundial is located in the central courtyard of the [poi = 153462] Sidi Okba Mosque [/ poi]. It is situated on a raised platfo

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Bab Ech-Chouhada

Bab ech-Chouhada is the most modern entrance gate to the city [poi = 153202] [/ poi], and it is situated south of the [poi = 15319

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Bab Et-Tounes

Bab et-Tounes or Bab Tunis is one of the gates of the [poi = 153202] wall [/ poi] opening to the [poi = 153191] Medina [/ poi] on

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Ville Nouvelle de Kairouán

Outside the Walls of the [poi = 153191] medina [/ poi] (just south of it) you can find the new area of the city of Kairouan, whi

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The top 25 attractions in al-Qayrawan