Walking throughthe busy walkways of Medina is a heady experiance. The heavy smells of spices in some streets to the brilliance of gold in others and bright colurs of Arab jewelery in yet more streets, all of this adds up to an exciting walk. A bonus is the fact you are never pestered or pushed to buy anything. More

I stayed in the Medina and, by the time I left, could navigate its labyrinth corridors from hotel to cafe. Fascinating area. Combination of shops and living quarters. More

In comparison to the old medinas of Morocco and other North African countries, the medina of Tripoli is not quite as spectacular. It does sit right on the edge of the former Green Square though, near the Mediterranean coastline, and is a fun place to visit. The gold market is within the medina where gold is sold as well as... More

A walk round the souk was such a good experience - we were western 2 women unaccompanied and received no hassle from shopkeepers, no haggling needed and stallholders and shopkeepers were happy to let you browse and leave without buying anything. Everyone was very polite and friendly More

Tripoli's medina cannot be compared with those of other North African destinations. Only a small portion of the medina has been developed to cater to the tourist trade. However, it is definitely worth a visit, especially if you follow the "walking tour" suggestions in the Lonely Planet guide as I did. The medina for the most part has not been... More