Cultural refresh in the Old City of Tunis

Craftsman Souhail, who makes traditional leather slippers, is involved in the Mdinti project which hosts events and festivals to boost tourism in the medina. — AFP

Children's cries echo through the alleyways as they hunt for hidden treasure – part of growing efforts to bring life back to the Old City of Tunis in Tunisia.

While parts of the ninth-century medina are packed with tourists during the day, it is largely deserted at night and on the weekends.