Sousse
Overview
On the eastern coast of Tunisia, two hours from the capital Tunis lies Sousse, "the pearl of the Sahel" . The mildness of its climate, its calm and beautiful coast and the hospitality of its people have long captivated those who came to conquer. Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs settled in this lovely "fertile city" each leaving their imprint and heritage. No wonder modern day visitors from all over the world find themselves at home and return again and again.
The resort area of Sousse is perfectly integrated into the city and the visitor welcomed to participate in its exuberance. Proud of its heritage, museums and monuments are accessible and opened with pleasure to its guests and the Medina with its tiny colorful shops overflowing with silver jewelry, pure wool blankets, copper and carpets bustle with activity under the towering walls of the ribat.
[Edit]History
Sousse is one of the older cities in Tunisia possessing an authentic medina, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a popular tourist destination, particularly with Russian, East European, British and German people. Located on the coast it has good beaches and a clear turquoise sea.
When to Go
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General Health and Safety
Most streets are very busy till late night. Respect the locals and you will be respected. Expect some hassle in the souk (medina) and this is most normal. Merchants always try to show their goods/shops and see what you like. You have to get into the spirit to enjoy, always be nice and have a smile on your face.
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Don't expect to have language issues as merchants speak almost anything common (french, english, spanish, german...) - you can mix all langages if you want to :-) Medina including the souk located in the center of the city. The old section of the city containing the local bazaar, expect to haggle or barter. Soula Centre just outside the souk has fixed prices, it is useful to establish values before bargaining in the souk (of course there is no fun). Everything is pretty cheap. When bargaining, establish (for you) the price you are willing to pay and drop the price that the merchant asks for half. Negociate from there and act a little (as they do too). Don't waste your and their time if don't intend to buy anything. Say nicely and with a smile that you are not interested or that you don't have any money left.
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