Souq often used as in the Grand Socco and Petit Socco of Tangiers. In the sub-continent, a different corruption, 'chowk', is often used in place of souq. The term is often used generically to designate the market in any Western Asian city, but may also be used in Western cities, particularly those with a Muslim community. Documentary sources point to permanent marketplaces in Middle Eastern cities from as early as 550 BCE. A souq was originally an open-air marketplace. Historically, souqs were held outside cities at locations where incoming caravans stopped and merchants displayed their goods for sale. Souqs were established
Souk El Mahsoulat Souk El Mahsoulat Souk El Mahsoulat (Arabic : سوق المحصولات) or market of the harvests is one of the oldest souks of Bab Jebli, in the Medina of Sfax. This souk is specialized in selling local products of Sfax (cereals, almonds, olives, etc.). It's activity depends of the harbor and agricultural activity in the city. Souk El Mahsoulat is located in the east of Bab Jebli, one of the northern gates of the medina. It is surrounded by Souk Kriaa from the northern side near the old slaughterhouse, and by Souk El Omrane from the eastern one. This market was