Do you have a question? You are not alone.
Taziet tours will answer some of the most frequently asked questions.


When it is the best time to travel to Libya?
Libya is a prime travel destination during its fall, winter and spring months as the summer here, especially in the Sahara desert can be extremely hot.
in order to best enjoy your visit we recommend travel toward the period of september to may. if you will be leaving the coastal areas and spending much time in the dessert such as places as ghadames sabha, ghat , akakus , waw el namous black mountains and the ubari areas we would recommend, for your comfort's, that you travel between October and April.

Q: do I have to carry my own luggage or backpack?
A: most treks are supported. However on most trips you will need to carry your own baggage to buses, etc.

Q: do I have to take malaria tablets?
A: strongly advised in many countries. But not in Libya

Q: what should I pack?
A: keep it light! Storage space on vehicles is limited and you will most likely need to carry your bag between vehicles and camps/hotels. We will supply a suggested packing list in your pre-departure information. Soft-sided luggage if preferable.

Q: do I need a sleeping bag?
A: generally only on camping trips, and used one is available for free if you ask us.

Q: is the water ok to drink? Do I need to bring purifying tablets/filter?
A: in most of Libya bottled water is readily available. Also On our camping trips and its provided for free.

Q: what's the food like? I'm a vegetarian, is that a problem?
A: the food is one of the greatest experiences when you travel. Trip leaders enjoy sharing their local recommendations. When camping, crew and tour participants prepare meals. Accommodating special diets is not normally a problem. On some hotel trips when meals are taken in restaurants and cafes, food choice may be more limited for vegetarians.

Q: will I get sick?
A: minor stomach upsets are common due to changes in diet and climate but are usually ok.

Q: how much spending money should I bring?
A: this will depend on haw long you stay and also depend on your spending habits

Q: what types of hotels do you use?
A: a variety of local style accommodations are used including hotels, guesthouses, pensions, hostels, home-stays and of course camping. Most hotels are tourist class, offering clean secure accommodation but with few amenities .for now new hotels are being built. However it is expected that even these will fill very quickly. Therefore it is recommended that you make your reservations well ahead of time to guarantee the type of accommodations you would prefer.

Q: can I have a single room/tent? Do I have to share?
A: single supplements are only available on a few select trips and lodge/tented camp accommodated safaris. On most of our trips if you are traveling alone you will share a room or tent with another same sex solo traveler and will not be charged for, a single supplement but if you need a single use room please ask us and the cost depend on what hotel you will use .

Q: what kind of toilet facilities are there?

A: a variety of facilities exist depending on local conditions. Traveling in remote, developing countries means you will not always have a western style toilet. Adventure travelers always carry their own roll of toilet paper.