El Ali Restaurant & Cafe sits on Rue Jamaa Ezzitouna, right by the Zitouna Mosque, and by night it turns into one of the Medina's best spots for live music, with gnawa musicians and local bands playing regular sets.
By day it's a straightforward cafe for mint tea and a bite between souk stops; once the music starts, the crowd is a genuine mix of Tunis regulars and visitors rather than a tourist-only scene.
Local tip: Performance nights aren't fixed to a strict schedule, so ask locally or check ahead if live music is the main reason you're going.
Good to know
- Where: Rue Jamaa Ezzitouna, Tunis, Tunisia
- City: Tunis
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