Houmt Souk - the main square
by croisbeauty
The main square of Houmt Souk is a very bussy place, no metter if day or night it is always crowded with the people. There is a number of cafe-bars, all over the square, where the locals spend most of their time in chatting, smoking nargilas and sipping hot green tea or cold unalcoholic drinks. The arhitecture around the square is fascinating and very beautiful. All the houses are coloured in white, while the windows and the doors in very characteristic blue colour which dominates all over the country.
What to wear in Djerba
by kritur
Bring your clothing etc in two bags and split it equally between the two, if one goes missing then at least you won't be stuck with nothing to wear. Round the pool - Topless sunbathing is tolerated but you will get stares from the staff. Otherwise large sarongs/kaftans as cover ups for when going to the bar etc in the hotel. Walking through the hotel in a bikini is sure to attract unwanted attention. Loose kaftan type garments are pretty cheap in tunisia so you should be able to pick up some whilst you're there.
Out and about - Cotton clothing, leave the synthetics at home! Women will be much more comfy and less likely to be hassled if you wear a tunic type top and cotton trousers, mini skirts and bikini tops should be left in the hotel. Wear a hat to avoid the worst of the sun.
Trips into the sahara - long cotton trousers and long cotton tops for men and women, the sun is fierce and it will stop the camel fleas from biting if you go on a camel ride in Douz. Also for women it stops some of the stares. Take some rehydration sachets, even in the best hotels it is easy to get a stomach upset and these will help you get better much quicker. If you don't have any then a teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of sugar mixed up with water and a bit of lemon juice is a good substitute. Also flat regular coke is a good alternative.
Lots and lots of high factor sunscreen! You don't want to look like an overdone turkey so take it easy with the tanning/burning.
A side aisle
by JLBG
The two Jewish communities do not mix. Jews from Hara Kebira are wealthier than those from Hara Sghira and consider themselves as more religious. They come to the Ghriba only for the pilgrimage and otherwise, attend small synagogues close to their home.
Camel
by Wafro
Near hotels, on the beaches, you can say everywhere in the “zone touristique” you can arrange a camel trip. Be sure you agree a price before you hop on the back of the camel, otherwise you shall have to bargain very hard for a reasonable price. Never pay more than 10 dinars, although I think this still is overpriced.
On top of the oven
by JLBG
6*{ 6 tter's oven, there is an exhaust for the fumes and an inlet in the lowest part of the entrance to bring enough air for burning. Sun dried potteries are arranged in the center. The heat is controlled by the amount of air allowed for the fire.
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