Medinas In the Regency, few houses had their own fountains of water against several wealthy homes had wells "Bir" and most units have underground tanks to collect rainwater "Majen ".
Mostly well water was used for household use by the cons of "Majen" was used both for washing and for drinking.
To fill their need for water, families, against a fee of pennies (depending on the quantity of water delivered) used the services of Garbaji which is the seller of the liquid water that drew public fountains for cities and wadis and wells for villages.
The name is derived from the Garbaji Guerbe in which he was carrying the precious liquid. The
Guerbe is also generally in goat-skin or goat which is coated inside with "Kotrane" Cade oil extracted part of the "3ar3ar" Juniper. The
"Kotrane, which has antiseptic and disinfectant characteristics, gives the water a very appreciable aftertaste while decreasing the permeability of the addition.
Garbajia The monopoly in the Medina of Tunis was held by Djéridia (inhabitants Djerid Tunsien) known for their trust and discretion allowing them to access the interior of Arab houses.
Garbaji The day begins with the delivery of water to its customers then he made his usual tour of the neighborhood for occasional customers. In the afternoon, after adding a few pieces of fennel to Guerbe to give the water an anise flavor, the Garbaji roamed the bazaars to refresh the thirsty passers "Barred yé Atchane" Refresh, O thou the thirsty. "
Regarding the villages, water is generally transported in large quantities, even in jars or skins on the backs of donkeys.
Guarbaji, Guerbaji, garbadji, Garbage, garbaji
Khomsa Notice the painted on the pillars of the door of the house that seems to be that of a Jewish family. 
