Djerba

Flat, sunny and ringed by beaches, Djerba mixes whitewashed fortified mosques, the street art of Djerbahood and the lively souks of Houmt Souk.

History

Djerba was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023 as a model of settlement on an island, shaped by its Ibadi, Jewish and Maliki communities.

Customs

Djerbian women traditionally wear a wide straw hat over a striped wrap called a "fouta".

Food

"Rice djerbien", rice steamed with fish, liver and herbs.

Best time

April to October.

In Homer's Odyssey, Djerba is often identified as the land of the Lotus-eaters, whose fruit made sailors forget their way home.