Very interesting thread!
I often take vacation around Christmas/New year and looking for interesting places where to I can bring and ride my motorcycle in nice weather for 2-3 weeks without spending a fortune. I have been in southern Spain a few times and to Morocco two times with beautiful riding weather so far. I love Morocco! Now I am thinking about Tunisia next Christmas if it is safe enough. Is Tunisia similar to Morocco or does it have their own culture and traditions?
I really hope that more of North Africa will open up for motorcycle vacations.

Anders.J

Hi,

"Now I am thinking about Tunisia next Christmas if it is safe enough. Is Tunisia similar to Morocco or does it have their own culture and traditions? "

Yes Tunisia is safe enough to travel, just don't go near Algerian border near Kasserine (se map: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/co...isie/#securite)
I've been there October 2016 without any problem and since the situation had improved.
Tunisia is different than Morocco but both are North Africa countries!
Have a nice trip,
RR.

Remember Ben Guerdane just before the Libyan border?

Interesting article

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ben-g...-moncef-kartas

Interesting!
RR.

I am taking a group to Tunisia in late October, 5 vehicles. Will write a thorough debrief after for those interested. I have read the previous reports here and will just update what the current situation is at that point.

Hi Anders:

Your thoughts - and your travel experiences in Morocco - are identical to mine. I just finished a month in Morocco in February 2019, and would like to go to Tunisia during the 2019 - 2020 winter.

I've spent a lot of time in Algeria and Libya for work, back in the early 2000s. From that experience I can say that Tunisian culture (and North African culture in general) is similar to Moroccan culture to the same extent that (for example) Swedish culture is similar to Norwegian or Finnish culture, or Canadian culture is similar to American culture. There are broad similarities, but also nuanced differences.

Personally, I suspect that Tunisia is a safe place to visit as a solo rider as long as one exercises good judgement. That's not unlike saying that New York City is a safe place to visit as long as one exercises good judgement.

As you know, Morocco is pretty well policed - the government there is very stable, and the national police and military do a heck of a good job of keeping the place secure for visitors. Tunisia is still in flux, and not as well organized or policed as Morocco - but I believe the Tunisians are trying their best to keep the country secure.

Both the UK and USA foreign offices publish periodically updated maps showing where it is and is not recommended to visit in Tunisia. I think that the USA also publishes maps showing where it is and is not recommended to visit in the cities of New York and Los Angeles as well, if you get my drift.

Maybe our paths might cross next winter.

Michael