Driving from Tunis to Djerba?

Hi, can we drive from Tunis to Djerba or is it better to fly? We are going to Djerba for 4 days (4 people). How are the roads, how long will it take for us to do the trip, is it easy to rent a car there - is it expensive? Sorry, loads of questions. We are very excited.....

Is the scuba diving good in Djerba?

Thanks

Thanks for the info. Is the trip nice - wrt what you can see on your way? Or do you think it is wiser to fly and enjoy the time in Djerba?

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There are a bunch of nice places to see on the way, but if you want to take time to enjoy them you'd spend at LEAST a day traveling. You could do a day traveling there, and a day traveling back and pick what you want to see on each trip.

Along the way there is:
*Matmata -a UNESCO world heritage site preserved for it's underground houses and is one of the filming locations of Star Wars. On site there is a hotel made from part of the set and it's a really neat experience if you choose to spend the night there.

*El Jem -houses the largest in tact Romen Coliseum outside of Italy

*Gabes (well, really the outskirts) - has a beautiful oasis


I liked driving because I like to see the different towns along the way (they all have their uniqueness) and my husband loves to eat mischwi (barbecued lamb).

Here is a blog I wrote about our trip to Djerba (also includes photos): http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-5ksVjU47e...

You are welcome to read any of my blogs and look at any pictures as well.****
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It is possible to drive from Tunis to Djerba, but it will take you the better half of the day to do it. From where I live in Monastir (2 hours south of Tunis) it took us about 6 hours to drive to Djerba.

The roads are fine and you will not have any problems. There is an autoroute (highway) from Tunis to Sfax, but after that you have to take the National Highways, which are just 2 lane roads and do not go as fast.

It is very easy to rent a car. Prices depend on the type of car, and for how long you rent for. On average the cost of renting a car is about 70TDN.

There are places that do scuba diving in Djerba, however I have never been. I would imagine that it's very lovely because the scuba diving here in Monastir is wonderful.

Djerba is such an exciting place to go! I really liked it there! If you have any more questions, or if I can be of any more assistance, please feel free to contact me.