Velvet, silk, gold, the most expensive and elegant materials, the most original design, and much more. In Sousse, you can find yourself in the heart of the luxurious life of one of the richest families of the 19th century. Welcome to the Dar Essid Museum!
There, you want to stay longer, especially in the bedrooms of the wives of the head of the family. With incredible curiosity, you glance through all the perfume bottles that, according to tradition, were presented to the hostesses by guests. Judging by the number of them, there were always dinner parties in the house. You would like to descry the toys that children played, cashmere canopies over cots, household items, and kitchen utensils. Then you suddenly see an old marital contract. You quickly read the points and wonder what it was like to be the sultan's wife at that time. The contract details the obligations of the parties. Penalties for non-compliance with these requirements are also mentioned.
The house of eleven rooms belongs to relatives of the same rich family. There are plenty of places for inspection: the master bedroom, the kitchen, the children's rooms, the sleeping quarters of the two wives of the official, the kitchen, several living rooms, bathrooms, and the maid's room. Instead of the last one, there is now a cafe where you can have a tasty snack.
It reveals the secrets of both the family of the noble official of the 19th century and past generations because the building was built already in the 10th century. It is one of the oldest houses in Sousse.
Examining every object, every personal item of a member of the official’s family, you try to understand what kind of person he was, what he was interested in, why he purchased this item. The process has started, and the imagination is painting vivid pictures of the life of the Essid family.
After going through all the rooms and climbing to the roof, get ready for another surprise. The roof offers stunning views of the city of Sousse: the ancient city and the bay spread before the eyes. There you can stay and take your time to enjoy the stunning view.