Top places to visit in Djerba

• Borj Ghazi Mustapha

  fortress · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 15th-century seafront fortress (Borj El Kebir) north of Houmt Souk, scene of the grim 1560 Ottoman siege remembered by the "Tower of Skulls".

• Ajim (Star Wars Locations)

  film location · 3.9 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The port town of Ajim doubled as Mos Eisley in the original Star Wars; nearby stand Obi-Wan Kenobi's domed house and the exterior of the cantina.

• Houmt Souk

  old town · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Djerba's island capital, a warren of whitewashed souks, funduqs (old caravanserais turned hotels), fish market and a lively evening square.

• El Ghriba Synagogue

  synagogue · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Africa's oldest synagogue, a jewel-blue-tiled sanctuary in the Jewish village of Erriadh, and the focus of an annual Lag BaOmer pilgrimage.

• Djerbahood

  street art · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  An open-air street-art village in Erriadh where 250+ murals by artists from 30 countries transformed the old lanes into a walkable gallery.

• Guellala Museum

  ethnography · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A heritage museum above the potters' village of Guellala, using life-size dioramas to recreate Djerban traditions — weddings, crafts and daily island life.

Things to do

• Djerba Island Full-Day Tour Tour · 8 h · from TND 110 per person
• Star Wars Film Locations Tour Tour · 5 h · from TND 130 per person
• Flamingo Island Boat Trip Water Sports · 4 h · from TND 65 per person
• Guellala Pottery Workshop Cultural · 2 h · from TND 50 per person

Day trips and tours

• Djerba Grand Tour 8 h · from TND 120

Where to stay in Djerba

• Houmt Souk about TND 140 per night

  The island capital — atmospheric souks and funduq guesthouses, best for culture and dining.

• Zone Touristique (Sidi Mahres) about TND 220 per night

  The northeast beach strip of resort hotels with long sandy beaches and watersports.

Hotels

• Hasdrubal Prestige Thalasso & Spa Djerba 5-star · TND 420 to TND 850 per night
• Radisson Blu Palace Resort & Thalasso Djerba 5-star · TND 380 to TND 720 per night
• Palm Beach Palace Djerba 5-star · TND 400 to TND 800 per night
• Djerba Plaza Thalasso & Spa 4-star · TND 180 to TND 340 per night
• Club Marmara Palm Beach Djerba 4-star · TND 200 to TND 360 per night
• Al Jazira Beach & Spa 3-star · TND 150 to TND 280 per night

Where to eat

• Restaurant Haroun Seafood, Tunisian · about TND 45 per person
• El Fondouk Mediterranean, Tunisian · about TND 35 per person
• Essofra Mediterranean, Tunisian · about TND 22 per person
• Restaurant De L'Île Seafood, Mediterranean · about TND 38 per person
• Restaurant Scilla Seafood, Italian · about TND 40 per person
• El Hanout Mediterranean, Tunisian · about TND 33 per person
• Les Palmiers Tunisian · about TND 18 per person

Getting to Djerba

Airport: Djerba (DJE)

How visitors arrive in Djerba

• Fly to Djerba-Zarzis airport By air from Europe · common

  Djerba-Zarzis airport is the main air option, with scheduled and charter flights from Europe and domestic flights from Tunis. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus from Tunis via ferry By road from Tunis · common

  Long-distance buses run from Tunis to Houmt Souk, including the ferry crossing. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Train to Gabes, then louage and ferry By train from Gabes · possible

  The train line ends at Gabes; travellers continue by bus or louage to El Jorf and take the ferry. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Taxi from Djerba-Zarzis airport unconfirmed

  Taxis are one of the few options from the airport; ask for the meter. The page names Houmt Souk as the destination. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the bus terminal to the centre

• Long-distance bus from Tunis unconfirmed

  Buses run from Tunis south station to Houmt Souk; the fare includes the ferry crossing. Confirm your drop-off point. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Car Rental Self
• Scooter Rental

  Bike and scooter rental is available in the tourist zone near Midoun, for example through Action Tours.

• Taxi

  Public transport on Djerba is limited, but taxis are available, with taxi ranks in most towns; insist on the meter.

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Inflated "starting price" in the souk

  Houmt Souk

  Opening prices for pottery, jewellery and souvenirs can be several times the fair value, banking on tourists not haggling.

  How to avoid it: Bargain good-naturedly and expect to pay roughly a third to a half of the first price; compare a few stalls first.

Best time to visit Djerba

• Jan 17°C
• Feb 18°C
• Mar 20°C
• Apr 23°C
• May 27°C
• Jun 30°C
• Jul 33°C
• Aug 34°C
• Sep 31°C
• Oct 28°C
• Nov 22°C
• Dec 18°C

More in Tunisia

• Tunis
• Sousse
• Hammamet
• Kairouan
• Tozeur

Frequently asked questions about Djerba

What are the top-rated places to visit in Djerba?

The highest-rated places in our Djerba guide are Borj Ghazi Mustapha, Ajim (Star Wars Locations).

Where should I stay in Djerba?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Djerba: Houmt Souk, Zone Touristique (Sidi Mahres).

How do I get around Djerba?

Ways to get around Djerba covered in our guide: Self-drive car, Scooter rental, Taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Djerba?

Scams reported to us for Djerba include Inflated "starting price" in the souk. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Djerba?

Average daytime highs in Djerba run from 17°C in Jan to 34°C in Aug.

Which airport is nearest to Djerba?

The nearest airport to Djerba has the code DJE.