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About Libya

Above all its treasures, Libya’s greatest gift is its people. While other countries may have bent to the demands of mass tourism, Libya has remained true to its traditions of warmth, generosity, and hospitality. There is a local saying: “You should enter the country with its people”

Journey through Libya: history, hospitality & horizons

Libya is a land of timeless splendor and extraordinary history. A crossroads of civilizations, it boasts ancient cities of rare splendor and a cultural heritage shaped by countless rulers throughout the ages. The country is home to two of the world’s finest Roman cities, Leptis Magna and Sabratha, while Cyrene, Apollonia, and Tolmeita stand as magnificent monuments to the glory of ancient Greece. Breathtaking mosaics of Qasr Libya evoke the riches of Byzantium.

Libya reveals the raw beauty of the Sahara, one of the most desolate yet captivating deserts on earth. The Ubari Lakes, framed by golden dunes, the black sand and multicolored waters of Waw al-Namus, and the dramatic desert massifs of Jebel Acacus. Ghadames is considered one of the Sahara’s most beautiful oasis towns. Amazigh forts of Jebel Nafusa, the cosmopolitan energy of Tripoli and Benghazi, and the poignant World War II cemeteries of Tobruk

Amazigh house in Ghadames old city.

Destination guide

Our Destination Guide helps you to gather information for your visit to Libya. Libya is the 4th largest country in Africa with an area of 679,362 sq.m. The Sahara desert makes up 90% of its land. Some of its landforms are beaches, deserts, oases, rocky hills, and mountains.

It has no permanent rivers, but only wadis which are dry riverbeds that have water in the rainy season. The Great Man Made River channels water from underground aquifers. Libya has 3 historic regions: Tripolitania, Fezzan, and Cyrenaica. The three regions joined in 1935.

Accommodations & Hotels

We offer a wide selection of accommodations and hotels across Libya, including but not limited to; Tripoli, Benghazi, Ghadames, Al Khums, Al Burdi, Tobruk, Al Bayda, and Gharyan. From comfortable 2- and 3-star hotels to high-standard 4- and 5-star properties, our choices provide convenience, quality, and authentic Libyan hospitality to suit every traveler’s needs.

Lobby hotel Al Khan in the old city of Tripoli.
Tuareq traveling with camels crossing the acacus.

Plan your trip

Before traveling to Libya, it’s important to be well prepared. Make sure you have valid travel insurance. Learn about local food customs, safety guidelines, and appropriate clothing for cultural respect. Always check the latest government rules and entry requirements before your journey to ensure smooth and safe travel.