Tourist zone (north-east coast)
Ideal for: families, beach
Seaside hotels, sandy beaches and water sports.
Djerba
North Africa's largest island, with its beaches, white villages and the El Ghriba synagogue.
Plan your stay in Djerba
Best areas to stay in Djerba
Houmt Souk
Ideal for: couples, culture
The island's main town: souks, harbour and traditional guesthouses.
Inland villages (Erriadh)
Ideal for: quiet, charm
Guesthouses in white villages, and the Djerbahood street art.
Practical info about Djerba
Djerba has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2023 for its villages, mosques, churches and synagogues. People come for the beaches, but also for its unique culture.
What to see in Djerba
- Houmt Souk, its souks and harbour;
- the El Ghriba synagogue, one of the oldest in Africa;
- Erriadh and its street art murals (Djerbahood);
- the beaches of the north-east coast;
- on day trips: southern Tunisia, Matmata, Tataouine and Star Wars filming locations.
Getting to Djerba
Djerba-Zarzis airport receives direct flights from Europe. The island is also linked to the mainland by a causeway (the Roman road) and by ferry.
All our tips for the country in Travel in Tunisia.