Ile de Jerba Shopping Tips by cadzand

Pottery, pottery and pottery

What to buy: On every market, in every souk, on every beach, you'll find very nice local pottery, dishes, plates, tajines, cups, vases, candle-holders, etc. etc.
Guellala is a big pottery-producing centre which uses local clay quarried from the hills above the village. Its main street is lined with shops piled high with pots and plates.

What to pay: Bargain, bargain and bargain again. Run away and they run after you. Bargaining is a kind of a game.

Theme: Local Craft

Nuts and beans

What to buy: All kind of nuts, almonds, peanuts, olives, dates, grains, beans

Theme: Food and Drink

Spices

In the souks and on the markets

What to buy: All kind of spices : curry, nutmeg, saffron, pili, etc. etc.

Theme: Food and Drink