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Djerba Island is a perfect place for buying diverse authentic souvenirs. If you want to feel the spirit of real trading on Oriental bazaar, then go to the fair. It takes place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on: Mondays in Kairouan, Wednesdays in Ajim, Thursdays in Hannanet, Fridays in Midoun. You can purchase various wares and products by local masters for highly good prices during these periods. And going to any bazaar/market/shop, etc., remember, that if there are no price tags on this or that product, it means that you not just may – you should bargain. This process is an essential part of the buying process for traders, so they don’t appreciate those people who refuse to bargain. Besides, you are likely to purchase a product for an extremely expensive price if you decide to skip this step. For example, in touristic areas, some traders can sell staff four times more expensive than it actually should cost. Moreover, it’s better no to buy souvenirs in shops which are not far from beaches and other overcrowded points. You can just find the same thing but much cheaper in less popular places on the island. Going shopping, remember that here, just like in all the others Mediterranean countries, almost no stores work in the heat, so it’s better not to plan it on the time period from 12 noon till 3 p.m. In addition, local stores also close for holidays and weekends. Concerning Sundays, only large supermarkets are open. We would also recommend going to an exchange … Read further

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Travel guide to Djerba Island

Djerba is distinguished by a variety of shops and colorful markets. This is a great place to purchase popular Tunis souvenirs and various exclusive items made by local masters. Travelers wishing to buy something exclusive and expensive should take a look at luxurious locally manufactured carpets. All carpets are handmade, and a master can spend several years creating intricate patterns. Shisha, as well as other … Open

Djerba Island for children - what to visit

In addition, children can see a great diversity of the local architecture of different centuries right in the park, too, as well as the interior of original buildings of the past years. What is more, there is the Lalla Hadria Museum there where you together with kids would see household items, pieces of art, and local traditional costumes. And, as children have become satisfied with all those new exciting things … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Try to make some time to have a walk around a medina quarter – the «old city». You would find not only regular shops but specialist ones of jewellers, muleskinners, and potters as well. There is the richest diversity of carpets all over Tunisia in Kairouan. You would definitely find something marvelous for yourself – woolen, cashmere, silk items, Berber or nodules ones, of different colours and sizes. … Open

Traditions and mentality of Djerba Island

In order not to get in trouble with the law, you should abstain from drinking wine, beer, etc. from the bottle right on the streets. Drinking alcohol outside the designated places is forbidden here. Besides, you have to remember that there is the month called Ramadan in the Muslin calendar during which religious observe a strict fast. Though nobody would deny serving you in bars or restaurants in this period, offer … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Oh, and don’t forget about Couscous – a meal made from vegetables, meat, fish or seafood with wheat cereal, pepper, and eggs. People here cook Mesfouf for special occasions – a sweat version of Couscous with figs, nuts, and sugar syrup. As for fish, it’s customary to deep-fry, grill, bake it in foil or in salt. You can just choose the one you’d like to have the most. The best time for … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Lots of ships wrecked here in different periods of time owing a bunch of reasons, like pirate attacks and battles during World War II. Now there are, for example, two Italian warships and a real tank which were sunken in different years. Or you can also explore the local underwater world just swimming with a mask, as waters here are very calm – especially in the mornings. In addition, you can try … Open

Tunisia - moving around the country

Tunisia is one of the most popular tourist destinations at the height of the beach season, which is why the air transport interchange in the country is at a very high level. In Tunisia, ten airports are currently operating successfully, four of which are international. The main airport of Tunisia is the airport called Tunis-Carthage. This air harbor is situated just a few kilometers from the Country’s Capital. Its infrastructure can be described as comfortable and modern. There are comfortable rest compartments, rooms for VIP guests, conference rooms, various shops with colorful souvenirs, as well as Duty Free shops. There are facilities for passengers with children and passengers with disabilities. … Open

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