# Rue Essouk (Medina Souk)

Kairouan, Tunisia

Rue Essouk is the medieval market spine of Kairouan's medina, a chain of vaulted lanes running inward from the gates. Famous for hand-knotted carpets, leather and makroudh sweets, it remains the busy commercial heart of the holy old city.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Rue Essouk (Medina Souk), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 35.6762, 10.1012

[City page](/cities/kairouan)

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