Top Things to do in Kairouan Governorate
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Discover the best top things to do in Kairouan Governorate, Tunisia including The Great Mosque of Kairouan, Mosque Sidi Sahbi (Mosque of the Barber), Tunisian Sahara, Dar Hassine Allani, Governor's House, Medina of Kairouan, The Souk, Three Doors Mosque, Bir Barouta, Bassins Aghlabites.
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1. The Great Mosque of Kairouan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 531 reviews
Though non-Muslims cannot enter this mosque, a look inside the doorway reveals its most noteworthy feature—a motley set of columns relocated from numerous other locations.
Reviewed By JourneysFromSeattle - Seattle, United States
On the day we visited there were very few visitors - mainly western tourists. Artistically this holy mosque is very simple and refined. At first glance it may seem somewhat plain, but as you look closer, artistically it is very beautifully designed and sophisticated. The lines are stunning and the details are of high quality. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this holy mosque is well worth a visit if you are in Tunisia.
2. Mosque Sidi Sahbi (Mosque of the Barber)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Ages ago the local barber performed ritual circumcisions, hence the name of this ornate cathedral.
Reviewed By JourneysFromSeattle - Seattle, United States
This small mosque and mausoleum features a number of beautiful design elements, including a small courtyard with beautiful handpainted tiles, and another room with a stunning white cupola, with each section of a different design.
3. Tunisian Sahara
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4.5 based on 119 reviews
The largest desert in the world, extending between 800 and 1,200 miles and at least 3,000 miles from east to west, covers one-fourth the area of Africa including the lands of Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia and Egypt.
Reviewed By DavidYu6421 - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
The 2 day sahara explorer is well worth the money. We woke up around 4:30 am and the coach came to pick us up at 5am. We travelled through the night to our destinations. The following is in order of the trip. Amphitheater of El Jem Underground house of the local people Camel ride into the desert for 1 hour (90 pounds for the camel ride and horse and carriage ride, well worth it) Overnight stay at a hotel Saltwater lake with sunrise 4x4 SUV ride to the star wars film set in the desert Horse and carriage ride to a date plantation (price included with camel ride) Great Mosque of Kairouan The tour guide will give you a lot of information about tunisia, so much that it will be hard to sleep throughout the journey. No one forces you to buy products.
4. Dar Hassine Allani
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
"DAR HASSINE ALLANI" a typical Tunisian house in kairouan. It transformed into museum and a guest house for its beautiful example of the Arabian-Moslem architecture of the XVIIIth century, placing in the organized trip of the medina of Kairouan
5. Governor's House
6. Medina of Kairouan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 247 reviews
Tourists appreciate the leatherwork and other crafts available in this ancient city’s old quarter (medina).
Reviewed By Tiberiu_Baranyi - Timisoara, Romania
Kairouan - the fourth holiest city of the Islam (after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem) just to let you know a little bit on the city. Kairouan is also the former capital of Tunisia - so it once was the most important city of the country. The Medina - or the old city center - has several things to offer - from the typical shops where you can find the souvenirs you need to buy from Tunisia. Don't forget prepare to bargain and also be patient it will be some hussle from the merchants, but it is a cultural thing so you must not take it personally. So you can find excellent quality and it is up to your bargaining skills how much it's gonna cost you. Beside the shops , you have small eateries and tea/coffee shops, you have old city walls to visit. Than you have the several Mosques that you will find in the Medina and some other holy places . Beware, be dressed appropriately and show respect when entering the places of worship - regardless what religion you are, pay the due respect to others believes. To sum it up - it was a true cultural imerition strolling through the Medina - great nonetheless definitely a must do when you travel to Tunisia.
7. The Souk
8. Three Doors Mosque
9. Bir Barouta
10. Bassins Aghlabites
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Tracypun - Hong Kong, China
The basin is so beautiful and I can’t believe that the ancient Roman was knowledgeable to construct many basics to collect water. They use the sentiment theory to purify the water. Now it’s open as a public park.
