Tunisia

[BradXT]

I travelled around Tunisia in 2003 and have always wanted to go back on the motorbike. Obviously the political situation has changed with FCO advising against all but essential travel to Tunisia. This is a tentative initial thread to see if any persons within the Horizon Community have any interest in a say month long trip across France and ferry across to Tunisia, or whether this is not really feasible at this point in time due to FCO advice or other factors. Having travelled in Egypt just after 9/11 local people were delighted to see me, as tourists had deserted Egypt and I was welcomed with open arms. I am wondering whether the same may happen during a trip around Tunisia. Any thoughts people may have on Tunisia at the moment would be greatly appreciated. Currently I have a TDM850 or an overland XT600E available. Thank you. BradXT
PS I HAVE ALSO POSTED THIS SAME THREAD IN THE NORTH AFRICA SECTION AND HOPE THIS IS OK,

[Massive Lee]

Went there in 2014 and 2016. Don't believe what your hear. It is safe. Safer than France. Than the UK. And the US these days. ;-)

[BradXT]

Thank you Lee. To be honest what I sort of expected but nice to hear this from first hand experience on the road. Many thanks.

[BradXT]

Presumably due to the relative lack of response there is no interest within the Horizons Community in a trip to Tunisia? Thank you.

[OzMatt]

Hey Brad,
Tunisia is definitely on my list in the next few years. I'm riding one bike through CA and on to SA and have just got a bike in Europe. My plan would be to spend a bit of time in Spain and Portugal then head over to Morocco and then Algeria and Tunisia before getting a ferry back to Italy.
It likely won't happen for at least 3-4 years, so not helpful to you.

Matt

[Squire]

Originally Posted by OzMatt

Hey Brad,
Tunisia is definitely on my list in the next few years. I'm riding one bike through CA and on to SA and have just got a bike in Europe. My plan would be to spend a bit of time in Spain and Portugal then head over to Morocco and then Algeria and Tunisia before getting a ferry back to Italy.
It likely won't happen for at least 3-4 years, so not helpful to you.

Matt

You know the border is closed between Morocco and Algeria, right?

[OzMatt]

Originally Posted by Squire

You know the border is closed between Morocco and Algeria, right?

No - but who knows what might happen before I get there.

[Tim Cullis]

The Foreign Office has relaxed the advice for Tunisia, see https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia

[BradXT]

Hey Tim I have just revisited my thread. Thank you very much for the update on Foreign Office Advice, which is very encouraging for travellers to Tunisia. To be honest, I am going to shelve my plans, as having travelled on my own on my XT600 for 2 months previously, I would basically prefer to go to Tunisia with a travel companion or two. As I can't generate any interest in a trip to this country, I am going to scrap the idea and look at other travel options not necessarily on a motorcycle. Thanks again. Cheers Cliff