Is Sousse Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Sousse is generally safe for solo female travelers during the day as locals are friendly and respectful. Local cuisine is delicious and there's much to explore. However, it is advisable to dress modestly following the local custom to avoid unwanted attention. At night, it's recommended to avoid walking alone in deserted areas or quiet streets. Always be aware of your surroundings and use common sense. Public transports can get crowded, therefore, keep an eye on your belongings. Using taxi instead of public transports can be a safer option.

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3.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

Sousse is currently ranked #2 safest place in Tunisia for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Sousse?

Safety at night:Moderate

Sousse has stunning views and is generally safe during the day, however, caution should be exercised at night, particularly when walking alone. Although rare, incidents involving tourists, particularly female tourists, can occur, including harassment. It is recommended to ensure where you are staying is safe and to use registered taxis when moving around in the late hours. Always be aware of your surroundings, try to avoid poorly lit areas and keep to public, populated areas when possible.

Public transportation:Moderate

In general, public transportation in Sousse is quite reliable. The city offers buses, taxis, and a metro system. However, it can get crowded during peak times. As a solo female traveler, maintaining vigilance is advised, especially at night. Taxis are considered safer, but ensure the driver uses the meter to avoid overcharging. Also, while people are largely friendly, cultural differences might be noticeable, hence, you should always be respectful and observant of the norms.

Street harassment:Moderate

Sousse, being a popular tourist destination in Tunisia, does have instances of street harassment. As a solo female traveler, you might experience some unsolicited attention or comments especially in crowded and more traditional areas. However, most of the time people are respectful and keep their distance. Be sure to dress modestly and respectfully to adhere to local customs and reduce any unwanted attention. Remain assertive and confident. The level of street harassment is not overwhelming but it is wise to remain alert.

Petty crimes:Moderate

Petty crimes like pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur, especially in crowded places or tourist areas. It's not unusually high compared to other tourist destinations. However, it can be avoided by always being aware of your belongings, not flashing valuable items, and being vigilant especially in popular areas.

Is Sousse worth visiting?

Reem

Algeria

Family travel

honestly it was one of my most beautiful trips ever to Tunisia. Sousse is really a beautiful city, there were a lot of lights because I went on Christmas and it looked very expensive and choc. people there are so open minded too. I went to iberostar kantaoui hotel and everything was perfect about the hotel from the food to the service to the clean rooms, love it 🩷

Posted: December 31, 2024Experienced: November, 2024

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Khadija

It is totally safe, I usually walk at night alone and never in my 5 years of residency here had even the slightest problem, I also lost my belongings many times including my phone and money and they were always returned

Posted: March 16, 2024

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