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Professional Advice (6)
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“Medina of Tunis” UNESCO.org
“The Medina of Tunis” TravelIntelligence.net
“Great-Value Vacations” Concierge.com / Condé Nast Traveler
“Arabian nights and daze” Sydney Morning Herald
“Move over Morocco...” Guardian Unlimited / The Observer
“Sands of time: Tunisia packs modern convenience with rich cultural history” canada.com / CanWest News Service
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“Visit the Medina” VirtualTourist.com
“Visit Medina (Old Town) for...” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 7 attractions in Tunis
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Traveler Description: The city’s old quarter hearkens back to the opulence once prevalent from the 12th to the 16th century.
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Attraction type: Historic site, Flea/street market, Neighborhood, Town center/square/plaza
Activities: Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Address: Tunis
Tunisia

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“Be ready to tolerate ïn your face"aggressive behaviour”
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2 of 5 stars
Martin6string 1 contribution
Ft. Lauderdale
May 26, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

"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

“Be prepared to be assertive”
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3 of 5 stars
Joannaspencer 28 contributions
London, England
Oct 23, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

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

“Don't waste your time”
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1 of 5 stars
Daize32 4 contributions
Eastmain, QC
May 27, 2008
8/12 found this review helpful

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

“Avoid at all costs”
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1 of 5 stars
Mic08 5 contributions
Malta
May 8, 2008
6/12 found this review helpful

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

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