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By El Mansour Travel & Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$79 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover silk in Mahdia and experience authentic traditional craftsmanship
    • Watch all the stages of weaving and interact with the artisans.
    • Enjoy an authentic and unique cultural experience

Activity location

    • Mahdia
    • Mahdia, Mahdia Governorate, Tunisia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Mahdia
    • Mahdia, Mahdia Governorate, Tunisia

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of the silk workshop
  • What's includedWhat's included
    We'll explain each step of the manufacturing process (spinning, dyeing, weaving)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Direct interaction with local artisans
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks and food
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Souvenirs or personal purchases

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs

What you can expect

Start your visit to Mahdia with a fascinating immersion in an artisanal silk-making workshop. You'll discover every step of the process, from the careful selection of threads to natural dyeing, to traditional hand weaving. Local artisans will passionately explain ancestral techniques passed down from generation to generation. You'll be able to observe the care taken over every detail, ask all your questions, and admire an exhibition of finished products that you'll have the pleasure of photographing.

The tour continues with a pleasant walk in the Bled L'Arbi, the authentic medina of Mahdia, where narrow streets, ancient gates, and traditional houses tell the storey of the city. This stroll will let you feel the local soul and discover everyday life in Mahdia.
To round off this experience, enjoy a coffee break at the legendary Café El Enba, an iconic place where you can enjoy a coffee or tea in a typical local atmosphere, while soaking up the peaceful vibes of the city.
A complete, authentic, and enriching cultural experience, perfect for those who love crafts, traditions, and local discoveries.

Location

Activity location

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    • Mahdia
    • Mahdia, Mahdia Governorate, Tunisia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Mahdia
    • Mahdia, Mahdia Governorate, Tunisia