Things to see and do Guellala

A pretty white museum with beautiful gardens showing scenes of daily life in Djerba. All the steps of the wedding are reconstituted: from the preparation of the bride to the festivities. We also explain the crushing of olives by a dromedary, the Sufi dances, the circumcision and many other traditions. The museography is a bit old, but the overall structure of the museum teaches a lot. The presence of a guide can be appreciated. The museum's café offers a very nice view, it is the highest point of the island with 52 m!

If you only had one craft workshop to visit on your visit to Djerba, it would be that of Chadleya and Adel Ben Mahmoud on the main street of Guellala. This pair of potters is remarkable in more ways than one. Adel is a potters from father to son, and loves passing on his art. Chadleya is Djerba's only female potter. In a society where women are still too often relegated to domestic tasks, her husband Adel is proud to have her at his side in the workshop they share. While they both mold (beautiful) one-off pieces, it's only she who decorates them with superb Amazigh (Berber) motifs. It's easy to see why "Amazighs" means free men and women in the Berber language. As well as being artists, they're also incredible hosts, having welcomed ministers and heads of state, and they're just as happy to welcome the passing traveler. There's no obligation to buy anything here: they'll insist on serving you a cup of tea, or even breakfast! You can also try your hand at making your own pottery, using the couple's potter's wheel free of charge for as long as you like. Beautiful one-off pieces of pottery are on sale in the workshop at rock-bottom prices: you'll find candleholders and small mugs from 3 DT a piece. Don't forget to set aside some time for your visit - you'll find it hard to leave!

Nestled in a 400 year old workshop, Amor will give you the opportunity to learn about the art of potters, crushing, mixing, and molding techniques. Jars, "Jeddiwa" (oil pot), dishes, "Rwabi" (container intended to contain or curdle milk), vases or "Serbya" (water container with a filter), Amor works all sizes. This know-how passed down from father to son can be enhanced by a short practical session.