Djerba: Henna and Hargouss Experience with Transfer

Live an authentic Tunisian ritual in Djerba: let a local artist decorate your hands or feet with henna and hargouss, while you discover the meaning behind these ancestral beauty traditions
Step into the intimate world of Tunisian beauty rituals with this immersive experience of henna and hargouss, two ancestral traditional forms of body art passed down from mother to daughter through générations, that still embellish women’s hands and feet during weddings, religious celebrations, and special occasions.

Far from tourist clichés, this is an authentic encounter with a living tradition, still cherished today by Tunisian women during weddings, religious holidays, and festive occasions.

You’ll be welcomed into a warm and discreet environment, the kind of place where local women themselves come to prepare for important life events like engagements or family celebrations. The atmosphere is genuine and personal, offering you a rare chance to discover a cultural ritual from the inside, not as a performance but as a shared human experience.

Led by an experienced local artist, the session is not about scripted explanations or tourist entertainment. Her artistry speaks for itself — through the finesse of her gestures and the elegance of every line she draws. Her attention is fully dedicated to you, your chosen design, and the care she puts into making this moment special.

Henna and hargouss are more than simple décorations: they are part of a symbolic language of femininity, identity, and celebration. Henna is traditionally applied to the palm using warm reddish tones, while hargouss is placed on the back of the hands or feet in rich black pigments that last longer. The motifs, from floral arabesques to geometric or Amazigh patterns, carry deep cultural meaning. You’ll be able to choose your favorite design, or even bring one you love, which she will faithfully recreate.

This artist is highly sought-after by local women and usually works only within her Community, which makes this experience a rare privilege. By participating, you are stepping into a world few visitors ever witness: one of intimacy, beauty, and timeless tradition, shared with sincerity and grace.

Unlike permanent tattoos, henna and hargouss are temporary body decorations made with a natural paste that is simply applied onto the skin, there is no pain, no needles, and no injury involved. The paste gently stains the skin’s surface, creating beautiful, ephemeral patterns that gradually fade away.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.