Khan al Joumrok

One hundred meters further on, a short passage (on the right hand side of the main souk which is called at this point al Sakatiah) leads to the largest khan in the old city: the al Joumrok (or Gomrok) khan , literally the "customs caravansary". It dates from the 17th century. French, English and Dutch merchants traded here and their consuls were obliged to live here. Two windows have attractively carved string courses. Unfortunately, as in most of these warehouses, secondary buildings in quite unsuitable materials, as well as heaps of wrappings and rubbish, spoil the general impression of the original building.