Kairouan, Tunisia

Music & Arts Tour in Kairouan

Kairouan's creative pulse is felt in its streets — in the music drifting from open doors, the murals on unexpected walls, and the galleries tucked into neighborhoods that guidebooks overlook. Walking is the only way to find them.

The fourth holiest city in Islam and the oldest Islamic city in North Africa, with a Great Mosque founded in 670 AD and medina streets unchanged for centuries.

Top Music & Arts Tour Spots

•Mosque of the Three Doors — the oldest ornamental facade in Islamic art, dating to 866 AD

Hidden Music & Arts Tour Gems

•Sidi Sahab Zaouia — the Mosque of the Barber, an ornate mausoleum complex where a companion of the Prophet is said to be buried
•Carpet souks — Kairouan carpets are among the most prized in North Africa, with weavers demonstrating traditional techniques

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to find live music in Kairouan?+

roamee's music tour of Kairouan takes you through the best live music venues, creative neighborhoods, and street art spots — with audio stories about the local arts scene.

What is the street art scene like in Kairouan?+

roamee curates a walking route through Kairouan's best street art and mural neighborhoods with narrated stories about the artists and their work.

Is Kairouan good for music lovers?+

roamee creates a walking tour of Kairouan's best music venues, creative quarters, and arts spots with audio narration about the local scene.

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