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Tunisia - transit
Hi folks,
Anyone in Tunisia now? In couple of weeks time I need to transit from Tunis to Ras Ajdir. I wonder whether thera are any special problems getting to the Libyan border. How about leaving Tunis harbour, any signs of banditry on the highway toward east of the country? Any update appreciated. Cheers Jarek |
I was told yesterday
"... my friends arrived hassle free in Tozeur today. Some villages were guarded by local, armed militia which were friendly. Border should be open from 07-17h...." I believe they were heading from Tunis to Algeria, but it could have been the other way round, so the tricky bit lies ahead. Ch |
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Thank you guys. I think the tricky part is Tunis itself and we need to wait until we find someone who wnet through the harbour. As to the weapon, I will leave my handy bazooka at home:eek3:
Cheers Jarek |
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Thanks Ilesmark!
The pedal operated flame thrower has boosted my morale :clap: |
Hello,
the border at Ras Ajdir is closed since satureday, 15th. regards Wolle |
no information about northern africa is long-lasting:
the border is open now (07:00 - 17:00) regards |
In Libya
I'm currently in Libya (Fezzan) and hoping to leave on 28th, or 29th Jan. via Raj Ajer, then up to Tunis for the sailing to Marseille on 30th. I'll be watching this forum with more interest than usual! My initial thoughts are that 10 days is a long time in Tunisian politics right now and the last person they will want to harm is a 'tourist' in an old Landy, so I am concerned, but not worried. Toby
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Hi Toby, since you are inside, could you ask your guide if he could confirm that another overlanders are comming through the border? He should be able to verify that with other guides. If they come in then there will not be a problem to leave Tunisia either.
Jarek |
I don't actually have a guide as I'm, sort of, working here, but I'm keeping my ear to the ground. Far too early for me to make real enquiries in such a rapidly changing situation. I'll ask on 28th in Tripoli and take it from there. I'm currently way down south and only have internet access occasionally.
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Just for information purposes : the Dutch Foreign Office is advising people not to travel to Tunisia until further notice.
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Foreign Office advice
Hi Joey,
Same for us Brits too. Looks like Morocco will be busy this year! Happy trails, Jojo |
Indeed it will...........
By the way, do you think the UK and Dutch Foreign Office actually communicate with each other , or is this pure co?c?incidence ? |
I just returned from Tunisia - we crossed the border from Libya on 16 and we drove to Hammamet and the next day to Tunis port.
We didn't experience any real problems on the way although situation is quite tense and unpredictable. There were still police station, some factories and shops burning on the way. We were driving only at daylight using many local roads in order to avoid city centers. In my opinion the biggest treat comes from the gangs of kids equipped with sticks etc. which are more or less looking for "some action" since currently there is no real control ... Regards, Tomaz |
Thanks Tomaz, that is what I am looking for, the first hand info. How about getting to the harbour of Tunis? Did you go through the center of Tunis or perhaps on minor road to ferry terminal through Ben Arous?
RGDS Jarek |
To and from Tunis port
Hi Jarek,
You can get to Tunis port (La Goulette) without going through the middle of Tunis. Turn off the main road at Ben Arous and head for Rades. After 5km turn left at the roundabout which takes you to the new bridge to join the causeway then it's an easy run into the port. La Goulette is signed all the way. Good luck, Jojo Handy map link |
Thanks Tom. That is roughly what I was expecting. Lets hope the same, or better, exists for the next few weeks. Toby
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In fact Tunis center as well as port La Goulete are crowded by military (tanks etc...) - before entering the centre there are military checkpoints where we had to show passports and then additional two on the way to the port - so from my point of view this was the safest part of the trip.
Our GNV ferry to Genoa was canceled and there were no information available from CTN about their schedule. The only way to get reliable information was to go directly to the port and check since most of the offices were closed and nobody answered the phones. So we ended up on ferry to Marseilles (the only alternative was a ferry to Palermo). Tomaz |
Tomaz, that is interesting observation:thumbup1: Driving from Libya, did you take P1 road all the way along the coast or switched to P2 through Kairouan? How was Medenine and Ben Gardane (is there a way to avoid town center?).
Rgds Jarek |
In Medenine and Ben Gardane was plenty of smoke in the air from certain part of town so we know which parts of town we have to avoid. We followed the advices from local people and truck drivers where to get of the main road and taking side streets.
We used the road trough Kairouan which is passing mainly trough villages - it turned out to be quite a good decision. Tomaz |
Tunisia
I had a most enjoyable run through Tunisia on 29th/30th Jan. Through the border at Raj Adjer in an hour and up to Hammamet via a route I usually take. Big smiles and waves from Police, Military and locals. Stayed in central Hammamet and took an evening stroll around town. Up to Tunis and coffee in town. The only change was the total lack of posters of Ben Ali! Ferry to Marseille on time and all was tickety boo!
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seeking for jarek wywial
can anybody give me a telephone number of Mr. Jarek Wywial from Krakow in Poland, or a useable e-mail adress.
He contacted me but his mail adress seems unvalid. Justus Buma Bab Sahara Mauritania |
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Dear Jarek
I can't reach your email adress! please contact me even by phone 0022246473966 just buma bab sahara atar mauritania |
searching connection with jarek wywial
jarek!
here just from bab sahara in atar mauritania. you wrote me but i can't reply your mail adress is returning my mails! regards just |
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