souk
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an open-air market in an Arabian city
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A souk shopkeeper Old man in Tunis In the years following independence, the population of the metropolitan area continues to grow: the increase of 21.1% from 1956 to 1966 and by 28.5% from 1966 to 1975 (55.6% between 1956 and 1975).
Gold Souk Grande also has a cine multiplex operated by Q cinemas with four screens.
Entitled 'An Evening with John Cleese' he was at the Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah from Wednesday 23rd to Saturday 26th.
Marrakesh has the largest traditional market ( souk ) in Morocco, with some 18 souks selling wares ranging from traditional Berber carpets to modern consumer electronics.
The exotic country of North Africa enraptures Gide - the enchantment of the souk, the narrow odorous streets, the hashish dens, the glowing colors of sky, the desert itself.
St. Augustine (354-430), Bishop of Hippo (modern Annaba ), was born at Tagaste in Numidia (modern Souk Ahras ), his mother being St. Monica (who evidently was of Berber heritage).