Djerba
Djerba is a Mediterranean island known for its long beaches, pottery villages and historic synagogue, suited to a relaxed beach stay with day trips.
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Djerba is an island off the southeast coast of Tunisia, in the Gulf of Gabès. Most visitors fly into Djerba-Zarzis International Airport and stay on the east coast, where resorts sit along long sandy beaches near olive groves and palm trees. The island is flat, and it feels different from the larger cities on the mainland.
The main town, Houmt Souk, has a covered market, a harbor and the Borj el-Kebir fort. Inland, the village of Guellala is known for its pottery workshops. The La Ghriba synagogue in Hara Seghira draws visitors from abroad. Djerba suits a relaxed beach stay with day trips, or a slower trip around the pottery villages. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable months for walking and swimming, while summer is hot and busy. Three to five days covers the beaches, the old town and one inland trip.
Djerba in five
- Get a SIM or eSIM before you landTaxis, maps and bookings on the island all need mobile data, so set up a plan before you arrive. Check that it covers Tunisia.Phones and eSIM
- Carry Tunisian dinars for souks and small cafesMany souk stalls and small cafes take cash. Change money at a bank or official exchange office, not on the street.Money and costs
- Hire a car for the beaches and villagesThe beaches, villages and the Ghriba synagogue are spread out from Houmt Souk, and buses won't reach each one on your schedule. A car or pre-booked taxi saves hours of waiting.Getting around
- Agree the price before you ride or buySet the fare with the driver before you get in, and agree the price before you take anything from a souk stall. Ask for the price in dinars so there is no confusion.
- Check that insurance covers scooters and boatsMany policies exclude scooter rides or boat trips unless you add them. Check the policy covers medical costs abroad as well as the trip itself.Travel insurance
Things to do in Djerba
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Need to know
- Currency
- Tunisian dinar (TND)
- Entry
- Depends on your passport; check before you book
- Emergency
- 197 police, 190 ambulance, 198 fire
- Tipping
- Small tip customary for waiters, taxi drivers and guides
- Time
- UTC+1, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryCool, quiet
- FebruaryCool, quiet
- MarchMild, early
- AprilMild, quiet
- MayWarm, dry
- JuneHot, busy
- JulyHot, busy
- AugustHot, busy
- SeptemberWarm sea, calm
- OctoberWarm, dry
- NovemberMild, quieter
- DecemberCool, quiet
Right now in Djerba
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 48%
- Wind
- 36 km/h
- Chance of rain
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Djerba
09:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today22°18°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue21°18°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed24°17°14%Wednesday: Rain. High 24°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 14%.
- Thu24°19°20%Thursday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Fri24°19°3%Friday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sat23°19°10%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 23°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Sun25°18°5%Sunday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 5%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 3.013 TND
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Matmataabout 1.5 to 2 hours by carHillside cave dwellings in the desert south, where parts of Star Wars were filmed.Read the guide
- Medenineabout 1 to 1.5 hours by carA market town with ksour, fortified granaries built on the hills of the south.Read the guide
- Tataouineabout 2 to 3 hours by carA desert town with ksour and a base for the southern desert routes.Read the guide
Before you go to Djerba
Rules for Djerba, checked
- Check entry and visa rules for your passport with the Tunisian embassy or consulate before you book, since they change.
- Dress modestly in towns and at religious sites, and ask before you photograph people.
- Declare cash and goods above the limits on the customs form at arrival, and check the current amounts with Tunisian customs.
- Antiques and archaeological objects need an export permit to leave Tunisia, so check with the heritage authority before you buy.
Plan around Djerba
Regions, entry and transport for a Tunisia trip
Read the guideGetting aroundCar hire, taxis and buses on and around the island
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards and typical prices for a trip
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa and what to check before you book
Read the guideWhere to stayHotels and guesthouses by area of the island
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData and offline maps for the island
Read the guideDjerba FAQ
Is Djerba worth visiting?
Yes for beaches, a slow pace and the old town and market at Houmt Souk. It is a resort island, so it suits a beach stay more than a city trip.
How do you get to Djerba?
Most visitors fly into Djerba-Zarzis International Airport (DJE). Overland arrivals can cross the road causeway from the mainland.
How many days do you need in Djerba?
Three to four nights covers Houmt Souk, a day on the beaches and a visit to the Ghriba synagogue. Stay longer if you want slow beach days.
Can you get around Djerba without a car?
Taxis and louages (shared taxis) connect Houmt Souk and the resort areas. A car gives you the villages and beaches on your own schedule.
When is the best time to visit Djerba?
Spring and autumn give warm sea and mild days. Summer is hot and busy at the beaches, and winter is quiet.