Bou Melel
Bou Melel is a locality in Djerba Houmet Souk, Medenine Governorate. Bou Melel is situated nearby to the suburb Beni Bendou, as well as near the town Djerba.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.
Mosque
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.
Djerba Traditional Heritage Museum
Museum
Djerba Traditional Heritage Museum is situated 3½ km east of Bou Melel.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Djerba and Djerba.
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.
Djerba
Town
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.
Bou Melel
- Type: Locality
- Location: Djerba Houmet Souk, Medenine Governorate, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
33.8853° or 33° 53′ 7″ northLongitude
10.8247° or 10° 49′ 29″ eastElevation
2 metres (7 feet)Open location code
8F5GVRPF+4VGeoNames ID
11905730
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In Other Languages
“Bou Melel” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “بوملال”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Beni Bendou and Mellita.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Houmt Souk Fishing Port and Djerba–Zarzis International Airport.
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