Djerba
Tunisia · DJE
Tunisian island of whitewashed villages and long beaches.
About
Djerba, also transliterated as Jerba or Jarbah, is a Tunisian island and the largest island of North Africa at 514 square kilometers (198 sq mi), in the Gulf of Gabès, off the coast of Tunisia. Administratively, it is part of the Medenine Governorate. The island had a population of 139,544 at the 2004 census, which rose to 163,726 at the 2014 census. Citing its long and unique history, Tunisia has sought UNESCO World Heritage status protections for the island, and, in 2023, Djerba was officially designated a World Heritage Site.
Source: Wikipedia — Djerba (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- beaches · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- tranquility · excellent
- water sports · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan63°F2d wet
- Feb66°F3d wet
- Mar71°F2d wet
- Apr74°F3d wet
- May81°F2d wet
- Jun89°F0d wet
- Jul94°F0d wet
- Aug93°F1d wet
- Sep89°F3d wet
- Oct82°F3d wet
- Nov73°F4d wet
- Dec65°F5d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Dromedary Expedition with Night in Camp and SandboardFrom $267 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
From Djerba: Explore the desert in a dayFrom $78 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Djerba: Airport / Hotel TransferFrom $36 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private : 02 Days of Taj Mahal Agra Tour From DelhiFrom $110 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Horseback riding or camel at sunset in DjerbaFrom $34 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
90min Quad Tour Djerba East Mezraya, Ghizen Sidi MahrezFrom $29 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE), about 8.7 mi away.
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