This sprawling maze of ancient streets and alleyways is one of the most impressive medieval medinas in North Africa and one of Tunisia's great treasures. It’s home to numerous covered souks, open and covered selling everything from perfumes to olive wood items, back streets full of artisans at work. The thriving medina with opportunities of shopping and stroll and why not relax for a drink in bustling cafes. Sidi Bou said a village of saints, poets and painters. White washed walls of the houses have blue wrought iron grills and doors, in the middle of the brilliant colours of bougainvillea.