Our recommendations
Djerba, the island of the lotus-eaters, is barely twenty-five kilometres long. Long enough that you’ll never tire of it: beaches, whitewashed villages, a thriving craft scene and light that changes with every hour.
Here are the places we love and recommend to our guests.
- Local shops in the neighbourhood
- 5-minute walk
- The beaches at Sidi Mahrez and Seguia, accessible by car
- 5 to 10 mins
- The souk and the centre of Midoun, by car
- 10 mins
On the island
Six places to help you get to know Djerba.
Houmt Souk
The island’s little capital. Here, you can lose yourself in the covered souks, amongst weavers, jewellers and spice merchants, before heading to Borj el Kebir, the fort that guards the harbour.
Djerbahood in Erriadh
Artists from all over the world have painted the walls of this village. A stroll in the open air, winding through the white-washed alleyways.
Guellala, the potters’ village
In the south of the island, workshops still craft jars and pottery from local clay. You can watch the potters at work.
The island’s mosques
Djerba has over four hundred mosques, often low-rise, white and almost fortified. The Fadhloun Mosque, near Midoun, is open to visitors.
The Ras Rmel peninsula
A sandbar to the north of the island, accessible by boat. It is also known as the ‘Island of the Flamingos’.
The Midoun souk
Just ten minutes from the guesthouse, for fruit, spices and morning bread, at the locals’ own pace.
In the evening, you can gaze at the Djerba sky from the rooftops of the guesthouse.
Get some fresh air
You can explore the island at your own pace: on foot, on horseback, on the sand or on the water.
On the back of a dromedary
A leisurely stroll along the beaches or inland, at sunset.
Straddling the lagoon
Feet in the shallow water, with flamingos on the horizon.
By mountain bike or on foot
The paths through the countryside wind their way through olive groves and menzels, those traditional farmhouses.
On a quad bike
Perfect for exploring the sandy tracks and secluded corners of the island.
Kitesurfing
The shallow lagoons and steady breeze make Djerba a renowned spot.
Beyond the island
You can leave Djerba via the Roman road at El Kantara or by the Ajim ferry. On the mainland lies the Dahar region, with its Berber villages clinging to the ridges.
It takes just a day to reach the troglodyte houses of Matmata, carved into the earth, or the hilltop villages of Chenini and Douiret, near Tataouine.
Set off early and take some water with you: the distances are short, but the roads of the Dahar invite you to stop often.
Book the whole house
To have Dar Nejma all to yourself – with its seven rooms and fifteen beds – bookings can be made via Airbnb and Abritel. There you’ll find availability, prices and traveller reviews.
- Airbnb
- 4.83 / 5 · 18 reviews
- Abritel
- 10 / 10
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