El Hachene

El Hachene is a village in Djerba Houmet Souk, Medenine Governorate. El Hachene is situated nearby to the hamlet Aourassen, as well as near the village Barkouk.

Type: Village
Description: village in Tunisia
Also known as: “El Hachen” and “Hachene”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mosque and Borj El Kebir.

Mosque

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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 3½ km northeast of El Hachene.

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 4 km northeast of El Hachene.

Djerba Traditional Heritage Museum

Museum

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Djerba Traditional Heritage Museum is situated 4 km northeast of El Hachene.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Djerba and Djerba.

Djerba

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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

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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.