Libya

Libya

Libya

Libya holds some of the Mediterranean's greatest treasures and some of the Sahara's most striking landscapes. Along its long coastline stand the Roman and Greek cities of Leptis Magna, Sabratha and Cyrene, while the south opens onto vast dunes, palm-fringed lakes and mountains decorated with prehistoric rock art. Between the coast and the desert lie the old city of Tripoli, the oasis town of Ghadames and the green plateaus of the east, waiting to be discovered by Libyans and visitors alike.

A destination for every kind of trip

Families enjoy the beaches and resorts around Tripoli and Garabulli, and escape the summer heat in the milder air of the Green Mountain around Al Bayda. History lovers walk the theatres and forums of Leptis Magna and Sabratha and the Greek ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia. Adventurers head to the Nafusa Mountains and their fortified granaries, to Ghadames with its covered lanes, and further south to the Ubari lakes and the Acacus mountains.

Travelling with our team

Based in Tripoli, our agency runs many tours across the country, from day trips to Leptis Magna and Sabratha to journeys of several days through the Nafusa Mountains, Cyrenaica and the desert. International visitors arrive by air via Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli and Benina International Airport in Benghazi, or by road from Tunisia and Egypt. We arrange hotels, transfers, vehicles and experienced guides so that every stage of your trip runs smoothly.

Good to know

Best time to visit
October to April; November to March for the desert.
Climate
Mediterranean on the coast, milder in the Green Mountain, hot and dry desert in the south.
Languages spoken
Arabic; Amazigh (Tamazight) is also spoken in some regions.
Local currency
Libyan dinar (LYD)
Visa for Libyan travellers
Libyan citizens do not need a visa. Foreign visitors need a visa to enter Libya, and our team can help with the application.

Places to see

  • Old city of Tripoli and the Red Castle
  • Leptis Magna
  • Sabratha
  • Cyrene
  • Ghadames
  • Acacus mountains
  • Ubari lakes
  • Green Mountain (Jebel Akhdar)
  • Nafusa Mountains

Practical tips

Carry enough cash in Libyan dinars, as card payment is not available everywhere.
Travel to the desert only on an organised tour with an experienced guide.
Dress modestly, especially in the old towns and at religious sites.
Plan desert trips for the cooler months, between November and March.

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