Houmt Souk Medina & Souks
حومة السوق
The whitewashed old town of Djerba’s capital, with arcaded markets, a Turkish mosque and converted caravanserai inns. It is the island’s center for shopping and dining.
Houmt Souk is Djerba’s administrative and commercial center. Its old town is made up of covered arcaded markets and narrow lanes with white walls and blue doors, selling pottery, rugs, silver jewelry, olive oil and spices. Bargaining is the norm. Inside the old town, the Turkish Mosque (Mosquée des Turcs), built in the 17th century, has an Ottoman-style minaret. Several small hotels converted from ancient caravanserai inns (funduq) are worth a look. Fish auctions take place at the central market every morning, and the markets are busiest on Mondays and Thursdays. Entry is free, and the area is best explored on foot. Combine it with the Ghazi Mustapha Fort to the north and the harbor for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
All day (shops approx. 09:00–19:00; some close at midday on Fridays)
Nearby sights
- Djerba
- Museum of Traditional Heritage of Djerba
- Borj Ghazi Mustapha (Borj el-Kebir)
- Ras Rmel (Flamingo Island)
- Djerbahood (Erriadh Street Art Village)
- El Ghriba Synagogue
- Fadhloun Mosque
- Sidi Mahrez Beach