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Djerba travel guide

A sunny island of beaches, whitewashed villages and street art

Houmt Souk on Djerba. Photo: NASA Earth Observatory images by Laur..., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

3h 15mflight from London
DJEnearest main airport
28° in Augwarmest month
13° in Jancoolest month

Djerba is a flat, sunny island in the south, with sandy beaches on its east coast, whitewashed villages and olive groves. It's warmer than the north in winter.

Visit the El Ghriba synagogue, the market in Houmt Souk and the street-art village of Erriadh, and take trips to the Sahara.

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What Djerba is known for

  • Sidi Mahrez

    A long sandy beach.

  • El Ghriba

    An ancient synagogue.

  • Djerbahood

    A street-art village.

  • Winter sun

    Mild all year.

Top things to do in Djerba

  1. 1

    Djerbahood

    Street art in Erriadh.

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  2. 2

    Houmt Souk

    Markets and the old fort.

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  3. 3

    El Ghriba synagogue

    Africa's oldest.

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  4. 4

    A desert trip

    Two days to the dunes.

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Where to stay in Djerba

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Best time to visit Djerba

Best value: Sep–May. April to June and September to November; mild in winter.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 3h 15m from London to DJE, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Taxis and hire cars. A causeway links the mainland.

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Good to know

  • Djerba is good for winter sun.
  • Cover up at the synagogue and mosques.
  • Desert trips leave very early.

Djerba FAQ

Is Djerba good in winter?

Yes, it's mild.

How far is the Sahara?

Douz is about 3 hours.

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