Tunisia in September

[David Lee]

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.

Regards Dave

 

[Fanum]

I know nothing about Tunisia I'm afraid, but I do look forwards to your ride report Dave

I don't know of many people here who have been there either TBH.....it's worth having a look on the Horizons unlimited website as well, though I'm sure someone will be along here soon to add stuff from their own experience

 

[Major Gadget]

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.

Regards Dave

John at Wildcat tours does a tour of Tunisia,I expect if you ask him nicely he might be able to help you.

 

[strimstrum]

I went to Tunisia and Libya with John Fulton at Wildcat Last October/November. Tunisia is very easy. Good roads, nice people and French speaking. We did not ride with John in a main group, me and my pal Mark did our own thing and met up at various rendezvous and we had no hassle whatsoever. There are many road checkpoints but they mostly waved us through without problem. We saw army presence when we got closer to the Algerian border but, once again, no hassle. The only minor incident was young kids throwing stones at the bikes but, again, this was dealt with by chasing the little feckers. Good quality hotels can be found and food is good. We didn't use our Sat Navs - Michelin map was more than adequate - although we did only road riding. Arrival at Tunis is typical North Africa and should be approached with that in mind. We went from Genoa to Tunis (24 hours) but I believe that these crossings get very full very fast and there may not be any room. Also note that our boat left Genoa at least 4 hours late and this is quite a common occurrence apparently.

Some pics of the type of terrain......

 

[David Lee]

Many thanks for your replies,

How did you get on for insurance on arrival in Tunis Strimstrum ?

Regards Dave

 

[strimstrum]

Hi Dave

I got a greencard extension of my UK insurance (I'm with Norwich Union - also I'm an insurance broker). We bought third party liability insurance for Libya at the Libyan border.

My mate Mark couldn't get greencard insurance extension with his insurer so he bought it at the port in Tunis - dead easy to get.

I also insured my bike fully comp with a special policy bought through Campbell Irvine.

Martin

 

[David Lee]

Cheers Martin,

I am currently with BMW Motorrad Insurance thru NIG and gave them a call about a green card. Just got a flat 'No' from them.

Luckily my insurance is due for renewal in early Sept, so I can shop around for
a decent company thats a bit more proactive.

Regards David

 

[peter wallis]

tunisia

theres not a lot to worry about in tunisia,i have been a couple of times as i have a house in monastir i usually go through sicily but i have been through genoa, the entrance to the ferry is hard to find ,go under the underpass and along the ramp,the ferries are always late,get your passport stamped and vehicle docs checked on the ferry,it opens about half past midnight on the 2nd deck down it saves a lot of hassle in tunis,on arrival in tunis pay the bribe usually 5 euro to put you at the font of the queue,watch the roads they are very slippy,with the ferry always being late you will arrive after dark and everything is shut at the port,drive down the causeway and head towards a silver tower on the outskirts of tunis opposite are cash machines where you can get tunisian dinars,i have driven down to monastir at night but i wouldnt do it again,very dangerous,i think you will struggle to find a campsite at that time of night so i would book into an hotel,dont be intimedated by the locals they will gather whenever you stop,i have driven allover tunisia including down south to the sahara all in all they are friendly people

 

[David Lee]

Cheers Peter,

Thats very helpful,

Regards Dave

 

[David Lee]

Just booked the ferry from Genoa to Tunis for the 28th Sept.

Bloody expensive

Taking my 14yr old son with me, so have gone the luxury route and got a cabin. I hope he realises what a pampered lucky little sod he is

ooooh, getting excited about the trip now

 

[Danilo]

Tunis in October

I am planning a bike ride / 2 bikes from Zagreb, Croatia to Tunis sometime at the beginning of October. Would appreciate advices and suggestions as to routes and camping sites in Tunis. Some, but not too much off road riding. Also, I have just signed in as a new member (and as a new owner of a r1200 gs), so let's see how it works with you uk guy and gals. Thanks a lot.

 

[David Lee]

I am planning a bike ride / 2 bikes from Zagreb, Croatia to Tunis sometime at the beginning of October. Would appreciate advices and suggestions as to routes and camping sites in Tunis. Some, but not too much off road riding. Also, I have just signed in as a new member (and as a new owner of a r1200 gs), so let's see how it works with you uk guy and gals. Thanks a lot.

Might bump into each other, watch out for a white GSA
I'm going down to Ksar Ghilane and should be around that area over 3/4 Oct

Enjoy your trip too

Regards David

 

[Danilo]

Tunis

Thanks, David. In the meantime we've changed the schedule, so we should be in the area around the 10th for we'll spend some time in southern Italy.Hope to see you. There'll be one Suzuki VStrom and one 1200 gs. Bon voyage!
Danilo