• About Us
  • Readers Write
Carthage Magazine
  • Home
  • News
  • Food & Drinks
    • Taste Tunisia
  • People
    • Interviews
    • No Sugarcoating
    • Environment
  • Style & Travel
    • Attractions
    • Trip Planning
      • Travel Information
      • Hotels in Tunisia
      • Cost of Living
      • Tunisia’s Language
      • Tunisia’s Weather
      • Tunisia’s Currency
      • Tunisia’s Visa
    • Transport in Tunisia
      • Traveling Around
      • Local Transport
      • Flights to Tunisia
      • Ferries to Tunisia
      • Tunisia Overland
    • Things to Do
      • Leisure
  • Local History
    • Museums
    • Monuments
    • Heritage Sites
    • Historical Figures
  • Education
  • Innovation
  • Editors’ Picks
PeopleStyle & TravelVideos

The Secret Side of Tunis Through the Eyes of Its Lover3 min read

By Editorial Staff August 29, 2019
Written by Editorial Staff August 29, 2019
Jamal Ben Saidan

In addition to being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Medina of Tunis is an authentic place where just walking could be a unique experience to live.

Medina of Tunis

After a hard week of stress, the weekly holiday is something sacred in the life of any Tunisian employee. Jamal Ben Saidan broke this rule as he is devoting his weekly rest to work as a volunteer tour guide. Jamal is kind of following his passion by showing visitors the beauty of his hometown, the ancient city of Tunis.

Well, this article sheds the light on some alternate angles to discover and to experience the best of Tunis, through the eyes of Jamal Ben Saidan.

The Secret Side of Tunis Through the Eyes of Jamal Ben Saidan

Medina of Tunis

Known as “Wild Tunis”, which literally means the “son of Tunis”. His love for Tunis is so strong and he does not imagine himself living far away from it.

He is an exceptional guide, one of his visitors said. Jamal has been organizing tours around Tunis for years now.

Medina of Tunis
Medina of Tunis
Medina of Tunis

In addition to his work as a volunteer tour guide, Jamal is also an active member with the Carthage Association. The organization works to raise the value of Tunisia’s intangible heritage such as language, food and culture in general. All of these done by organizing tours to museums, archaeological sites and by conducting press conferences.


If you would like to comment on this article or anything else you have seen on Carthage Magazine, leave a comment below or head over to our Facebook page. You may also message us via this page.

And if you liked this article, sign up for the monthly features newsletter. A handpicked selection of stories from Carthage Magazine, delivered to your inbox.


Support Carthage Magazine
Interviews
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterEmail
Editorial Staff

Editorial staff account at Carthage Magazine, Tunisia's premier English lifestyle magazine with thousands of page-views per month and over 200,000 social media followers.

previous post
TUNISIA: The Great Mix!
next post
Lily Reviving the Authentic Tunisian-Jewish Cuisine

Related Articles

10 Romantic Restaurants for Date Night in Tunis

November 1, 2025

October 15, Evacuation Day in Tunisia

October 15, 2025

The Rich Diversity of the Tunisian Architecture

October 13, 2025

Eating Well, Driving Badly, & Daily Naps: The...

September 30, 2025

Driving in Tunisia: 10 Tunisian Road Habits to...

September 30, 2025

10 Cultural Aspects You Need to Know Before...

September 30, 2025

5 Things Tunisians Will Never Say Sorry For

September 30, 2025

10 Things that America Can Learn From Tunisia

September 30, 2025

Harissa, Olive Oil, Dates & Family: The Tunisian...

September 30, 2025

10 Tunisian Lifestyle Habits to Adopt Immediately

September 30, 2025

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Flavors of Tunisia

Taste-Tunisia-Tunisian-Cuisine-3

Want more top stories?

Carthage Magazine Newsletter

Sign up today and you’ll get our latest stories delivered straight to your inbox.

Just For You

  • 1

    Alcohol in Tunisia: What Visitors Need to Know

    August 2, 2021
  • 2

    Fruits From Tunisia: 15 Tunisian Fruits to Eat When Traveling

    August 20, 2023
  • 3

    Where is Tunisia Located? Map & Facts

    March 24, 2022
  • 4

    El Jem Amphitheatre — The Greatest Roman Colosseum in North Africa

    January 19, 2024
  • 5

    Tunisian Mloukhiya, Your Grandma’s Favorite Dish (& Likely Yours, Too!)

    April 2, 2025

Latest

  • 10 Romantic Restaurants for Date Night in Tunis

  • Tunisia’s Khalil Jendoubi Wins Gold at Taekwondo World Championship

  • Tunisia Among Lonely Planet’s Top 25 Travel Destinations for 2025

  • Tunisia’s Gabes on General Strike Over Factory Pollution

Sections

  • Editors' Picks
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Food & Drinks
  • Innovation
  • Local History
  • News
  • No Sugarcoating
  • People
  • Quizzes
  • Style & Travel
  • Things to Do
  • Videos

E᙭ᑭᒪOᖇE

Carthage Magazine

We’re on a mission to create content that inspires people about experiences, places, products and people in Tunisia!

 

— About Us

— Media Kit

— Adverstising

— Transparency

— Contact Us

Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube

ᗯᗩᑎT ᗰOᖇE TOᑭ ᔕTOᖇIEᔕ?

Carthage Magazine Newsletter

Sign up today and you’ll get our latest stories delivered straight to your inbox.

ᔕᑭᖇEᗩᗪ TᕼE ᗯOᖇᗪ

Spread the word

Our goal is to get these stories out in the public arena, and by doing this, keep promoting Tunisia and changing attitudes towards the MENA region.

 

— Ambassadors

— Readers Write

— What You Can Do to Help

EᗪITOᖇᔕ’ ᑭIᑕKᔕ

  • The Rich Diversity of the Tunisian Architecture

    October 13, 2025
  • Eating Well, Driving Badly, & Daily Naps: The Habits You Pick Up in Tunisia

    September 30, 2025
  • Driving in Tunisia: 10 Tunisian Road Habits to Watch Out For

    September 30, 2025

© 2019 - 2025 Carthage Magazine. Privacy Policy

Carthage Magazine
  • Home
  • News
  • Food & Drinks
    • Taste Tunisia
  • People
    • Interviews
    • No Sugarcoating
    • Environment
  • Style & Travel
    • Attractions
    • Trip Planning
      • Travel Information
      • Hotels in Tunisia
      • Cost of Living
      • Tunisia’s Language
      • Tunisia’s Weather
      • Tunisia’s Currency
      • Tunisia’s Visa
    • Transport in Tunisia
      • Traveling Around
      • Local Transport
      • Flights to Tunisia
      • Ferries to Tunisia
      • Tunisia Overland
    • Things to Do
      • Leisure
  • Local History
    • Museums
    • Monuments
    • Heritage Sites
    • Historical Figures
  • Education
  • Innovation
  • Editors’ Picks
Carthage Magazine
  • Home
  • News
  • Food & Drinks
    • Taste Tunisia
  • People
    • Interviews
    • No Sugarcoating
    • Environment
  • Style & Travel
    • Attractions
    • Trip Planning
      • Travel Information
      • Hotels in Tunisia
      • Cost of Living
      • Tunisia’s Language
      • Tunisia’s Weather
      • Tunisia’s Currency
      • Tunisia’s Visa
    • Transport in Tunisia
      • Traveling Around
      • Local Transport
      • Flights to Tunisia
      • Ferries to Tunisia
      • Tunisia Overland
    • Things to Do
      • Leisure
  • Local History
    • Museums
    • Monuments
    • Heritage Sites
    • Historical Figures
  • Education
  • Innovation
  • Editors’ Picks
© 2019 - 2025 Carthage Magazine. Privacy Policy

Read alsox

March 20th, Tunisia 🇹🇳 Celebrates Independence Day

March 19, 2022

10 Amazing Things To Do in Sidi...

July 1, 2024

Transport in Tunisia — Getting There &...

June 25, 2021