Fafou

Fafou is a locality in Fatou, Djerba Houmet Souk, Medenine Governorate. Fafou is situated nearby to the quarter Hara Kebira, as well as near the locality Faoumt.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Borj El Kebir and Mosque.

Borj El Kebir

Castle

Photo: Cezary p, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Borj El Kebir, also known as Borj El Ghazi Mustapha, is an ancient castle in Houmt El Souk, Tunisia on the island of Djerba. It is the largest and best preserved local castle, and is one of the most visited historical sites on the island. Borj El Kebir is situated 3 km northwest of Fafou.

Mosque

Photo: Elcèd77, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Mosque of the Turks, also known as Jemaa ettrouk, is a Tunisian historical mosque located in the center of Houmt Essouk in the island of Djerba. Mosque is situated 2½ km northwest of Fafou.

Djerba Traditional Heritage Museum

Museum

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Djerba and Djerba.

Djerba

Town

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Houmt Souk, meaning literally: "The Market neighbourhood", is a commune and the main town of the island of Djerba, Tunisia. A popular tourist destination, it is best known for its traditional souk and the Aghlabid fortress. Djerba is situated 2½ km northwest of Fafou.

Djerba

Photo: Henning Leweke, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Djerba is an island and a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in south Tunisia with beautiful sandy beaches and beautiful, peaceful and silent countryside.

Erriadh

Town

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Erriadh is a town, which is situated 6 km southwest of Fafou.

Fafou

Type: Locality
Location: Fatou, Djerba Houmet Souk, Medenine Governorate, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude

33.86667° or 33° 52′ north

Longitude

10.88333° or 10° 53′ east

Elevation

8 metres (26 feet)

Open location code

8F5GVV8M+M8

GeoNames ID

2471257

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