El Mrabet
مقهى المرابط
An old cafe and restaurant in the Souk El Trouk, reputedly the oldest cafe in the Medina, where you can sit on the floor to drink tea and eat home-style dishes.
Located at 27 Souk El Trouk in the Medina, close to the Al-Zaytuna Mosque, this is reportedly the oldest cafe in the Medina, dating back to the 17th century. The interior features traditional floor seating and Arabic-style decor, along with a terrace; some reviews mention the rooftop directly faces the mosque. The building is divided into a cafe and a restaurant section. Food options include ojja, couscous, brik, and fish, followed by mint tea; some diners have received complimentary assida dessert. With prices averaging 10-60 TND per person, it is an accessible entry point to Medina dining. As the souk has many entrances and closes early, it is not suitable for dinner plans.
Opening hours
Cafe: Mon-Sat 08:00-19:00, Sun 08:00-17:00; Restaurant: Mon-Sat 12:00-17:00
Nearby sights
- Medina of Tunis
- Al-Zaytuna Mosque
- Dar Ben Abdallah
- Tourbet el Bey
- Sidi Mahrez Mosque
- Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul
- Avenue Habib Bourguiba
- Belvédère Park