The island of Djerba became the first tourist destination in Tunisia, it is located in the south of Tunisia, about 50 km north of Medenine, between the peninsulas of Jorf and Zarzis. The souks are formed in the heart of the old city, a network of narrow alleys lined with stalls. They are always busy, where there are fabrics, carpets, utensils, jewelry ... The jewelers souk exudes prosperity.
In the souks and fondouks are four religious monuments: Zaouia Sidi Brahim El Jemni, a complex including Madrasah, bakery, steam and mausoleum; Jemaa El Ghorba (Mosque of foreigners), the Maliki rite, And Jemaâ-Trouk (Mosque of the Turks), the Hanafi rite. Ech-Cheikh Mosque is the main sanctuary of culture Ibadite (Kharijites).
Djerba amazes visitors with its sweetness and paradisiacal scenery. The island, which charmed the legendary Ulysses was before Roman Punic. Then, invaded by the Vandals and the Byzantines. In 667, it was conquered by the Arabs . In the eleventh century it was devastated by Hilali tribes, from the Orient.
Today, Djerba is inhabited by ,approximately 80,000 people and has beautiful beaches that are 1 / 10 of the Tunisian coast. It faces the resort of Zarzis, established on the site of the Roman city of Gergis.
The Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions of Houmt Souk has a complete collection of traditional costumes that belonged to ethnic groups of the past. You will also find a pottery and antique jewelry.
The oldest Jewish village Djerba Erriadh, home to the jewish synagogue which runs an annual pilgrimage that attracts Jewish believers of all nations.
- Ajim port, near which is the most dense palm grove in the island. There is also the arrival of the ferry pier Jorf, which connects the Sea Djerba by the rest of the country.
- Guellala, go visit the pottery workshops where you will also find an olive press in perfect condition
- Biking, tennis, horseback riding, water skiing, microlight, scuba diving and fishing are all activities that can be done in Djerba Zarzis. You'll also have plenty of time to attend a cultural festival of the island, including the Ulysses festival, devoted to international films, which is held annually in July.
Take a bike to cross the tracks between fields in the mud walls. You should also take time to stroll on the many roads of the island (in very good condition) for approaching the campaign djerbienne with its many mosques, markets and especially the traditional habitat: the menzels. The finest are found between Midoun El May (where there is a beautiful walled mosque typical of the island.
