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A person weaving on a loom with a blue cloth backdrop. 2
A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional buildings, a person riding a motorcycle, and a bicycle parked against a wall. 3
A textile loom with threads in various colors. 4
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By El Mansour Travel & Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$70 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 crafts
    • Observe 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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Discover silk-making in Mahdia

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
AU$70.05 x 2 AdultsAU$140.10
Total
Price is AU$140.10
Until Sun, 25 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of the silk workshop
  • Inclusions
    Explanation of each stage of production (spinning, dyeing, weaving)
  • Inclusions
    Direct interaction with local artisans
  • Exclusions
    Drinks and food
  • Exclusions
    Souvenirs or personal shopping

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs

What you can expect

  • Begin your visit to Mahdia with a fascinating immersion in an artisanal silk-making workshop. You will discover each stage of the process, from the careful selection of the yarns to the natural dyeing, right up to the traditional handweaving. Local artisans will passionately explain ancestral techniques passed down from generation to generation. You'll be able to observe the care taken with every detail, ask any questions you have and admire an exhibit of finished products that you'll have the pleasure of photographing.

    The tour continues with a pleasant stroll through the Bled El Arabi, the authentic medina of Mahdia, where narrow streets, ancient gates and traditional houses tell the storey of the city. This stroll will allow you to feel the local spirit and discover everyday life in Mahdia.
    To round off this experience on a pleasant note, enjoy a coffee break at the legendary Café El Enba, an iconic spot where you can savour a coffee or tea in a typically local atmosphere, while soaking up the peaceful ambiance of the city.
    A complete, authentic and enriching cultural experience, ideal for lovers of handicrafts, 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