Activities in Midoun on Djerba Island

October 31, 2026

Quick facts

Where: Midoun, on the east side of Djerba Island, Médenine Governorate, southeast Tunisia.
Getting here: Djerba-Zarzis airport (DJE) serves the island. Road links to the mainland are the El Kantara causeway and the Ajim-Jorf ferry.
Money: Tunisian dinar (TND), written with three decimals, for example 37.000 DT.
Best for: culture, kitesurfing, golf and village-hopping by taxi.

Culture

Djerba Explore, Ras Taguermess. This park holds the Lalla Hadria museum and a heritage village. The museum has 15 galleries of ceramics, calligraphy, costume, jewellery and carpets from the 7th to the early 20th century. A single ticket costs about 32 to 37 TND for adults and 24 TND for children aged 4 to 12, and children under 4 enter free. Hours are 09:00 to 17:00 for the museum and 08:00 to 22:00 for the village. The ticket also admits you to a crocodile area, which is not a recommended stop.

Mosquée Fadhloun, Khazroun. A fortified rural mosque from the 14th century, standing beside the Houmt Souk to Midoun road. Entry is 5 TND for non-residents. It opens in the morning only and is closed every Friday, and you may find the interior locked while the grounds stay open.

On the water

Kitesurfing is the main water sport in Midoun’s area. The lagoon on the north-east shore is flat and shallow, which helps beginners. KiteWorldWide Kitecenter Djerba, Kite Aventure and Les Dauphins are real schools on the island. Ask each one for current lesson rates, board hire and the best months for steady wind.

Swimming deserves care. Some beaches fly flags to show conditions, and the FCDO advises asking locally if there are no flags, lifeguards or signs. Keep children supervised at all times.

On the green

Djerba Golf Club is in the Midoun tourist zone. It has 27 holes, laid out as three nines called Les Acacias, La Mer and Les Palmiers. The architect was Hawtree, and the club opened in 1995. Contact the club for tee times and fees.

Landmarks and local life

Taguermess lighthouse rises about 45 to 49 metres at Ras Taguermess. The grounds are the place to look, since access to the tower itself varies. Midoun’s weekly market adds colour to the town centre. Ask locally about the market days.

Trips beyond Midoun

Place	Roughly how far	What for
Erriadh	15 km west	Djerbahood murals
Houmt Souk	16 km north-west	Fortress, souk, port
Guellala	22 km south-west	Pottery and museum

A taxi between these stops is simple on a flat island. The sights in Erriadh include a synagogue that is active and guarded, so see the sightseeing guide before you go.

Safety

The US State Department rates Tunisia at Level 2, which means exercise increased caution. The FCDO’s regional warnings do not name Djerba. Quad rental standards vary between providers, so always wear a helmet.

Booking help

Browse activity listings on Viator . The Djerba Explore site has its own pricing page.