Libya / دولة ليبيا – Let’s explore here

Libya is a large and beautiful country in North Africa, dominated in the south by the Sahara Desert, and by woodlands to the north. At about seven times the size of the UK, it is the centre of the Maghreb (the western part of the Arab world). As with many nations in North Africa, it has a very long, rich and troubled history. It shares land borders with Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan and Tunisia.

Current travels

We haven’t finished our planning for driving though Libya yet. Due to the ongoing troubles in the area, only the Tunisian land border is open at present. Obtaining an entry visa can be problematic – read our visa info for further details. When we do visit the country, we’ll post it here, and in the blog. 

Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

What currency do they use in Libya?

In Libya they use the Libyan Dinar. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are not accepted. There are many ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country, although most do to accept foreign-country issued cards.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Libya?

They speak Arabic and Berber in Libya. Italian is also widely spoken. English and French are also popular, in particular among the younger generations.

What time zone is Libya in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Libya?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Algeria?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Libya?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Libya.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!