Tunisia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

5-Hour Kairouan Islamic Monuments Tour with UNESCO Medina

5 Hours Round trip from Kairouan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Aghlabid Basins and discover ancient Islamic water reservoirs
02 Visit Mosque Sidi Sahbi, the historic Barber's Mosque
03 Admire the Great Mosque, the oldest Islamic religious building in North Africa
04 Immerse yourself in Kairouan's UNESCO-listed Medina

Discover Kairouan's rich Islamic heritage on a 5-hour journey through its most significant monuments. Explore the ancient Aghlabid Basins, visit the historic Mosque Sidi Sahbi, also known as the Barber's Mosque, and admire the Great Mosque, the oldest Islamic religious building in North Africa. Complete the experience in Kairouan's UNESCO-listed Medina.

Discover Kairouan's rich Islamic heritage on a 5-hour journey through its most significant monuments.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Kairouan

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Islamic Monuments of Kairouan

Stop at the Aghlabid Basins.
Stop at Mosque Sidi Sahbi (Mosque of the Barber). The mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi, generally referred to as the Barber's Mosque, is actually a zaouia commonly known as the Barber's Mosque. Bey Mohamed Mouradite Hammouda Pasha built the mausoleum, dome, and courtyard, while Bey Mohamed Mourad built the minaret and the Quranic school.
- Duration: 30 minutes
Stop at the Great Mosque. It is undoubtedly the oldest Islamic religious building erected in North Africa.
- Duration: 30 minutes
Stop at the Medina of Kairouan.
- Duration: 50 minutes