DJERBA MIDUN

Halal-friendly holidays

Since Tunisia's population is over 99% Muslim, Djerba is a very Muslim-friendly place. There are numerous mosques open for daily prayers and restaurants that only serve halal food.

Since Tunisia is a predominantly Muslim country, a variety of halal dishes are served in every corner of Djerba. Since Djerba is an island, there are numerous seafood restaurants serving dishes unique to the region such as bourouaine and masfouf daguen soudi. There are also many vegetarian options served in restaurants.

Some hotels in Djerba only serve halal food and you will find halal food options near most of them. There is an alcohol-free hotel that only serves halal food.

Houmt Souk Old Town - The old town of Houmt Souk is home to a picturesque labyrinth of alleys lined with quaint whitewashed houses and blue rooftops, well-preserved fondouks (caravanserais) and shops selling colourful ceramics. As an old fishing village, don't miss a visit to the tiny harbour of Houmt Souk, dotted with pastel-coloured boats.

Plage Sidi Maharès - With a length of almost 13 km, this golden sand beach is the most popular and oldest beach in Djerba. The ideal place to rest, relax and regenerate. There are also activities such as camel and horse riding, paddleboarding and kayaking.

Djerba Explore Park - This theme park is divided into different adventure areas, including a crocodile farm with almost 400 species of crocodiles, a typical Tunisian village, the Djerba Héritage open-air museum and the Lalla Hadria Museum, which houses more than a thousand Islamic works of art.

Djerba Traditional Heritage Museum - This small museum in Houmt El Souk displays beautiful costumes, jewellery and antiques.

Plage de la Séguia - This white sand beach with crystal clear turquoise water is less crowded than Sidi Maharès and offers lots of activities such as watersports, camel and horse riding.

Djerba has over 350 mosques scattered across the island. Here are a few:

Fadhloun Mosque - Built in the 14th century, this traditional whitewashed mosque is more than a simple place for prayer. It is crowned with three white domes and also features a washroom, a courtyard, several vaulted rooms and an esplanade. It is open for visits and daily prayers.

Mosque of the Turks - This small mosque is located in the north of Djerba and was built during the Ottoman era. It is open for daily prayers and Jumu’ah Khutbahs.

El Madina Mosque - This spacious, white mosque in the middle of Djerba is open for daily prayers and Jumu’ah Khutbahs.

Al-Rahman Mosque - This small mosque is surrounded by palm groves and has whitewashed walls in the Djerba style.

Kbess Mosque - The Kbess Mosque features a Moorish-style minaret and is open for daily prayers and Jumu’ah Khutbahs.