Major city · Libya
Ghadamisغدامس
One night is enough to see the old town; two if you add a desert trip. A day-trip from Tripoli is too long (6+ hours each way).
Ghadamis is a UNESCO World Heritage oasis town near the Algerian border. Its old quarter is a labyrinth of whitewashed, covered alleyways designed to stay cool in extreme heat. Most visitors come for the architecture, the museum and a desert excursion. The modern town is separate; the old town is largely uninhabited but maintained.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- LYD
- Best months
- October–April (mild days, cool nights)
- avoid June–August (extreme heat, over 45°C (113°F))avoid June–August (extreme heat, over 113°F (45°C))
- Airport
- LTD
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Check your own government travel advice for Libya before …
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- North Africa ↗Plan links between North African countries by air or by ferry via Europe; the only regularly usable land borders for visitors are Tunisia–Algeria and Morocco–Mauritania via Western Sahara.
- North Africa ↗Book Saharan nights (dunes, desert camps, oasis tours) between October and April; from May to September desert day temperatures regularly exceed 40 °C and many tours stop.
- Libya ↗Check your own government travel advice for Libya before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Libya ↗Entry and visas are controlled by rival authorities in different parts of the country; no independent tourist route is documented here.
- Libya ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Libya before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ghadamis1515 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ghadamis, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in US dollars or euros carries everything: see Insurance & payments above.Libya-wide
- SafetyLibya has a volatile security situation.
- Emergency numbers1515 police · 193 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckLTD Ghadames Airport (Flights from Tripoli with Libyan Airlines, but check current status; service is unreliable.).
- Getting aroundThe old town is walkable; the modern town is a short walk or taxi ride away.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within townLYD 10–20
- Budget bedBasic hotel room (e.g. Ben Yedder), a night, per roomLYD 50
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room (e.g. Ben Yedder), a night, per roomLYD 80
- High-end bedBasic hotel room (e.g. Ben Yedder), a night, per roomLYD 120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget LYD 80 · Mid LYD 140 · High LYD 250
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LTD Ghadames Airport (Flights from Tripoli with Libyan Airlines, but check current status; service is unreliable.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Aug
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Sep
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (1 rain days), driest May (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ghadamis: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
1 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Jun
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Jul
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Aug
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Sep
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The old town is walkable; the modern town is a short walk or taxi ride away. For desert trips, arrange a guide or camel tour.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Desert camel trip
goDoor to door: Half-day to full day
Arrange with a local guide (e.g. Mahmmoud Akka)
Check safety and security conditions before booking.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (modern Ghadamis)
Hotels like Ben Yedder are basic but convenient; breakfast included.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- LYD 80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- LYD 120–200 excl. bed
- High
- LYD 200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room (e.g. Ben Yedder)1 × 1 night × LYD 80 | LYD 80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × LYD 140 | LYD 280 |
| Camel trip (half-day)2 × LYD 100 · check | LYD 200 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | LYD 84 |
| Trip total≈ LYD 322 per person per day, bed included | LYD 644 |
2026 estimate in Libyan dinars; flights excluded. Cash only.
Prices of common things
| Simple meal (chicken or tagine) | LYD 15–25 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | LYD 1–2 |
| Taxi within town | LYD 10–20 |
| Guide for old town (per hour)check | LYD 30–50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check your government travel advice before planning any trip to Libya.
- Cash only: bring enough Libyan dinars (LYD) as ATMs and card payments are unreliable.
- Old town streets are narrow and unlit at night; carry a torch.
- Summer heat is extreme; carry water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 1515
- Fire and ambulance
- 193
Pocket card
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Ghadamisغدامس
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My bed tonight
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police1515
- Fire and ambulance193
Embassy
Most foreign embassies are in Tripoli; check your government's travel advice for consular access in Ghadamis.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ghadames Airport → town centre: about LYD 30–50 by taxi (check)
- Town centre → old town: walk or LYD 10 taxi
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much? (bikam?)
- نعم / لا — Yes / No (naam / la)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayn al-hammam?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ghadamis. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: October–April (mild days, cool nights) · avoid June–August (extreme heat, over 45°C)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the old town, museum and Atiq Mosque with verified opening hours.
- Eat page with last orders and cash-only note.
- Desert trip page with guide contacts and safety briefing.
Sources
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