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Safety
Countrywide advisory (Government of Canada)
Exercise increased cautionExercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories) Regional advisories apply; see the source for zone-level detail.
Source: Government of Canada · Verified 2026-07-26
Tunis, Coastal Resorts (Sousse, Djerba, Hammamet)
Exercise normal precautionsCapital and beach areas are well-developed with police presence and tourist infrastructure.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
Central Sahara and Interior (Kairouan, Tozeur, Douz)
Exercise normal precautionsInterior towns and oases are generally safe with standard travel precautions.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
Western Border Regions (Algeria border)
Exercise increased cautionBorder areas have periodic security incidents; military presence visible.
Avoid: Avoid immediate border areas with Algeria; Kasserine region.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
4 zones rated separately against Government of Canada, UK FCDO. Oldest check on this page: 6 July 2026.
Emergency Contacts
National Police
police
Emergency Ambulance
ambulance
Fire Brigade
fire
La Rabta National Hospital
hospital · Tunis