Is it safe to travel to Djerba these days?

Member since 12 March 2010

veechansaContributor29 January 2011 21:46:54

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Is it safe to travel to Djerba these days? I plan to go for a weekend break during coming weekend. Anyone has crossed the border recently and can share info? How was the mood / general atmosphere? I heard there might be more instances of crime such as theft / robbery but these may be just rumours. Did anyone experience good or bad things while on recent trip?

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enraged1 Contributor

Member since 27 November 2010

enraged1Contributor30 January 2011 06:07:20

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I have heard that after the recent speech there were some instances where tunisians attacked many cars crossing the border from Ras Ajdir.

Better to wait untill the unrest settles.

Sleepy Hollow Active member

Member since 23 December 2010

Sleepy HollowActive member30 January 2011 06:26:15

It is not safe now for any car with Libyan NumberPlate
so my advise is to wait or go to Malta

Gernademan Serial expat

Member since 30 October 2010

GernademanSerial expat30 January 2011 07:08:52

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Vee, sounds like a no go!

veechansa Contributor

Member since 12 March 2010

veechansaContributor31 January 2011 08:46:50

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Confirmed no go

honeybb New member

Member since 11 February 2011

honeybbNew member11 February 2011 23:54:53

Hello,even when you come by plane from Norway,youre not sure there these days....even in the hotels....better come to Norway...hhh..

Wildcats Active member

Member since 19 March 2010

WildcatsActive member12 February 2011 08:18:08

Any new news about travelling across the land border? We are hoping to travel from Tripoli to Djerba by car in two weeks' time.

Thanks in advance

officeboy Serial expat

Member since 11 March 2010

officeboySerial expat13 February 2011 07:09:41

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Just been told that hotels in Djerba closed for the foreseeable future.
OB

Wildcats Active member

Member since 19 March 2010

WildcatsActive member15 February 2011 13:46:50

Thanks for the info. I have just spoken to the receptionist at the Hotel Mehari in Djerba, and he said they are open and accepting bookings. So, my next question is whether we will be able to get across the border if we drive over from Tripoli. Any info gratefully received.