Tour & Activity Scams in Hammamet

Unofficial Medina Guide Commission Carpet Shop Setup

Men near the Hammamet medina gate offer to show tourists "the real medina" or "a local craft co-operative" for free. They lead tourists through the old town and into carpet or textile shops where they earn a 20–30% commission on any sale. Tourists report high-pressure sales environments with multiple staff members and a "genuine Berber carpet" narrative used to justify very high prices.