Djerba Prices

« Many are wondering why such cheap tours are available now in Djerba and whether it's worth flying here. 😏

It's cheap because it's winter. To enjoy a vacation here in winter, you really need to love this place a lot or have some reason to be here. 😉

After all, strolling along the beach in winter feels different – you might catch a glimpse of tourists in shorts. 😱 Few of them are actually covered up; they're probably just sunbathing! 👀 Here, you have two options: either they’ve been sunbathing since October, or the sun in Tunisia is genuinely strong enough to entice them. 🤔

Yes, warm days do happen in winter, but generally, it’s quite windy and chilly. If you want to visit Tunisia in winter, just a reminder to book hotels where there is heating. Look for places that have a spa or wellness center, and bring some books you’ve been meaning to read. 😉 »

« The Gerba Explorer complex is a unique place on the island, conveniently located and perfect for a family visit. Tickets cost around $27, which includes admission to a museum (not particularly interesting), a national wooden heritage exhibit, and, of course, the farm itself (definitely worth the visit 😉). The crocodiles made a big impression on me, and they were much more engaging than the pelicans))) It feels like something out of a childhood adventure movie, where they capture people – a true childhood fear that you get to experience firsthand 😄. »

« The Jerba table from the Humt Souk is a gem! There’s a massive market in this area! It's super interesting to look around, but buying anything there is best avoided. 😅 If you see the Arabic prices, it’s a real shocker! They multiply the prices by at least 10 times, sometimes even 20! »

« Riding a bicycle – this is how you explore the contours of the country best, gliding up and down hills. You realize what they’re truly like, and all that stays with you are not so much vivid impressions of the country, as the feeling you get from riding it. Ernest Hemingway

Today was an excellent day on the bikes, and the price was a total steal, just $20 for 3-4 hours for two of us. 🙌 We looked at the lagoon one more time, seeing it with fresh eyes. 😄 Even spotted some flamingos! Tomorrow we plan to ride to the island. 🌴 »

« What to bring back from Tunisia! 🇹🇳

Honestly, I was a bit disappointed by the selection at the local market. The abundance of bright colors will mesmerize you for just the first five minutes, then you realize everything is pretty similar. From souvenirs, there are magnets and typical postcards that cost two to three times more than what you’d find elsewhere. Soft toys, ceramics, woven bags, and shoes made from natural materials are available. There's also a big assortment of traditional women’s clothing made from linen. The prices for these items are very low, yet also quite handmade. We picked a nice dress and paid 40 Tunisian dinars (around $13).

As for sweets, there's lots of rahat-lokum (Turkish delight), halva, nuts, and figs. The highlight would be olive oil (you can buy 250ml for about $2), olives, and spices. Don't be surprised if your budget is tight; prices on the streets should generally be two to three times lower than in tourist areas.

Just be careful with vendors; they often inflate initial prices by 10-50 times. For example, a dress we bought was initially offered at 180 dinars instead of 40! Tobacco is another item they try to sell for 40 dinars, when the actual price is just about 2-3. So it goes all around. To avoid getting ripped off, it’s better to check out shops with similar products, as they have much lower prices.

On the streets, vendors usually quote their prices at double or triple what you'd expect to pay. It's also important not to show too much interest in any item to avoid unnecessary negotiations. If one vendor tries to trick you, the same will happen all over the market, as they keep an eye on each other. Overall, people are quite friendly, and if you leave, they won’t chase you down to make a sale. That's just how it is! 🤷‍♀️ »

« The white heron 🦅🦢🦅 in Tunisia is a symbol of beauty and richness. However, finding out the cost 💰💸 of witnessing this beauty was quite the challenge for us. To be precise, while one person quoted 850 USD, others mentioned millions, and another just 200$, along with a few other price categories that didn’t seem to match up 😤🤔. Overall, I discovered that as long as the white heron can contribute to the ecosystem, it will thrive. People are only feeding it; they don't let it do its job. But when it's not being interesting as a biological entity, it needs to work on the beach. I feel quite sorry for them. They’re just so cute 🥺. »

« On the island, there's a unique crocodile farm where around 800 crocodiles live. On weekends, you can see how they are fed 😄 The feeding show starts at 5 PM.

After the show, everyone is invited to take a photo with a baby crocodile. The ticket price is $20 for adults and $12 for children. If you prefer a guided tour, it costs $18 (best choice 😉) We really enjoyed it! 👌 »

« I really love our sweet tradition of sending postcards from our travels! I hope they make it! Africa, after all. The stamps to the US cost 2 for $1.20 (around $0.60 each). 😊 »

« I came across this little creature that a local trader had in his bag filled with trinkets. He was offering to sell it for $5, suggesting I could sneak it out in a cigarette pack. I always felt incredibly sorry for it. He didn’t mistreat it (though, of course, catching it was already a form of mistreatment), but it lived among his bracelets and beads, so I doubt it was enjoying that life. Every day, I begged my friend to buy it, but he wisely explained that the more people buy these little ones, the more the trader will catch them. And he was right. On our last day, we asked the guy how many turtles he had caught and sold. He said he had caught seven but sold only one. The rest, he gradually let go. I hope this one found its freedom too. 🐢💔 »

« Today we traveled from Zarzis to Djerba Island and back. At the bus station in Zarzis, we bought a ticket for a minibus. The one-way fare is about $1.15 per person. The bus’s final stop is near a big market. For tourists, the prices of local goods are much higher than for locals. We checked it out. When asking the price for a hat, it was $4 when my wife was with me, but only $1.65 when I approached alone. Later, we took a taxi to the oldest synagogue. The meter showed $1.15. Entrance is free. On the way back, we took a taxi to Medoun, which cost about $2.35. From there, we returned to Zarzis by minibus. »

« For 50 dollars, we traveled almost the entire island, including entrance fees, national mint tea, and delicious fresh juices) The kind people I met here reminded me of those I last encountered in Thailand; the vendors refused to take money for figs and treated us to traditional cookies. »