Is Tunisia safe to visit? What the UK and US travel advice says in 2026

Before a holiday in Hammamet, Sousse or Djerba, many travellers ask whether Tunisia is safe. Here is what the official travel advice says, without exaggerating or playing anything down.

Areas to avoid

United Kingdom (FCDO, updated 24 July 2026): the Foreign Office advises against all travel to Chaambi Mountains National Park and the military operations zones of Mount Salloum, Mount Sammamma and Mount Mghila; to the militarised zone south of El Borma and Dhehiba; to within 20 km of the rest of the Libyan border north of Dhehiba; and to the town of Ben Guerdane. It advises against all but essential travel to Kasserine governorate, to set areas near the Algerian border, and to within 75 km of the Libyan border, excluding Zarzis and the part of Medenine governorate north of the C118 road.

United States (State Department, October 2024): Level 2 of 4, "Exercise increased caution". It advises against travel within 16 km of the Algerian border (Tabarka and Ain Draham excepted) and of the Libyan border, to the Chaambi, Salloum, Sammamma, Mghila and Orbata mountain areas, and to the desert south of Remada, a military zone.

What about the beach resorts?

Hammamet, Nabeul, Sousse, Port El Kantaoui, Monastir, Mahdia, Djerba (in Medenine governorate, north of the restricted area) and Tunis are not in these areas. Keep the usual precautions, and check your own government's advice before you travel: travel insurance may not cover areas it advises against.

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Practical tips for a trouble-free stay

• Taxis: in Tunis, Sousse and Hammamet, yellow city taxis run on the meter; ask the driver to switch it on. For longer trips, agree the fare before you set off or ask your hotel to book a car.
• Money: keep your valuables in the room safe and carry only what you need for the day. Card payments are accepted in most hotels, but cash is still common in medinas, markets and small cafés.
• Medinas and souks: they are busy and friendly, but crowded alleys are where pickpockets work. Keep your bag closed and in front of you.
• Dress and customs: beachwear is normal at the hotel and on the beach. In medinas, mosques and villages, cover shoulders and knees. During Ramadan, avoid eating or smoking in the street during the day.
• Sun and heat: in July and August, plan visits for the morning or late afternoon, drink plenty of water and use sun protection.
• Excursions into the desert: go with a recognised operator, and check the latest advice before any trip towards the Libyan or Algerian borders.

Travel insurance and entry rules

Many travel insurance policies do not cover areas that your government advises against. Check your policy before booking an excursion. Entry and visa rules depend on your nationality: read your government's travel advice page for Tunisia and the Tunisian embassy's website before you travel.

Quick answers

Is Hammamet safe? Hammamet and Yasmine Hammamet are outside the areas the UK and US advise against. The usual precautions apply.

Is Sousse safe? Sousse and Port El Kantaoui are not in the restricted areas either. Follow local instructions and your hotel's advice.

Is Djerba safe? Djerba lies in Medenine governorate but north of the area the FCDO advises against. Check the latest map in the FCDO advice before travelling.

Is Tunisia safe for families? The beach resorts are used to families, with club hotels, kids' clubs and water parks. Choose a hotel with a private beach and pool to keep things simple.

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