Sousse, Tunis, Tunisia. Photo: Shutterstock.com
The U.S. State Department on Tuesday reissued a travel advisory for Tunisia, a popular destination for North American travelers.
Level 2: The following heightened vigilance advisory has been reissued with several updates regarding Tunisia's terrorism “high risk areas”:
– Within 16 miles of the Algerian border, excluding Tabarka and Ain Draham.
– Within 16 miles of the Libyan border.
– Mount Chaambi National Park, Mount Saloum, Mount Sanmamma and Mount Mugila in Kasserine Governorate.
– Mount Orbata area, Gafsa province.
“Tunisia is on heightened alert due to terrorism. Some areas are at increased risk,” the State Department wrote.
Despite the warning, Tunisia remains ranked second-lowest by the State Department. The destination is in the same category as countries such as the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, France, and the Netherlands.
Tunisia's capital and largest city was recently ranked as one of the top summer destinations for Canadians due to its combination of history and Mediterranean beaches. Nationwide, 8.5 million tourists are expected this year, a significant increase from 6.4 million in 2023 and 90% of pre-pandemic levels (9.4 million in 2019).
Marriott plans to open its first all-inclusive hotel in Tunisia later this year, while Club Med already has a resort on Djerba, Tunisia's largest island in North Africa.
