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Going to Tunisia in late September this year for 3-4days as thats all the time I will have once I have got down to the Med and back from the UK. Just me on the GSA and my camping gear.

Main point is to visit the grave of my Uncle who lies in the Military War Grave at Medjez-el-Bab which is about 45k outside Tunis and to have a look around the nearby area, see if I can find the battlefield where he fell and maybe have a day on the coast as well.

So, any info anyone can give me about ferries, Tunisian customs, bike insurance, campsites etc would be extremely helpful,

I have been searching the internet and it looks like Marseille or Genoa are the best ferry points but I am certainly open to advice.

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Hi Dave, you're right about ferry points. Book with Southern Ferries in SW1.

Some immigration info here: Sahara Overland ~ Tunisia travel information

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Many Thanks to you both

It's much appreciated

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Hi Dave,
There's not many campsites in the north, there is one in Nebeul, not a long trip from the ferry. Don't display a GPS on the way in, just stick it in your pocket. Roads are fine, towns are a bit risky in the centre, out of town just be aware, but then a biker is normally pretty switched on anyhow.
Navigation is easy, so is getting on with people, most signs are in English, many people speak it.
I've travelled from both Genoa andf Marsielle (in a 4x4) from UK Genoa was a long-haul, for me it wasn't worth the money that I saved.
I guess you'll have a cabin (24 hours on board). If you like to eat three meals in the day go up to the waiter restaurant, and book complete, you'll get three relaxed meals, served, and cheaper than the self-serve without the half-hour of queuing. You can do the temp vehicle import and immigration on the boat, speeds it all up when you get ashore.
You may find some more of interest on my site Home page please ask if you want more specific question answered.
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Some old info there.
Sorry, links are a little unreliable but I have no time to fix, for now.
Main site Pan-Med 2004

HTH, enjoy your trip, Tunisia is a lovely place on a bike...
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Thanks for all the hints and tips guys. these are the things that make a difference.

Had a few changes since my original post, main one being that my 14yr old son will now be coming along. This is good as his school have given authorised absence for 2 weeks and I will spend more time on our visit.

Booked up with Southern Ferries as advised. Going out from Genoa on 28th Sept and back to Marseille on 7th Oct. Got a cabin too for the two of us. I must say that this is not the cheapest ferry crossing I have ever had but with the fixed two weeks off school I need to maximise our time in Tunisia.

After going to the cemetary at Medjez we are planning on getting down to the Sahara edges and visiting Ksar Ghilane via the so-called pipeline road. Sounds interesting. Will end up doing a big loop back to Tunis along the coastal roads visiting places like Matmata and El Jem on the way.

So, it should be a great mixture of family history, modern history and Roman
history plus some spectacular scenery and experiences.

Roll on September !

Any more info still gratefully received though........

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