Rides
Requirements
| Carnet de Passage | no requirements |
| Insurance | UK issued Green Card |
| International driving permit | require IDP 1968 |
| Travel Visa | no requirements, 90 days per calendar year |
Riding in Tunisia
The best time for a motorcycle tour in Algeria is spring or autumn. The northern region, including the coastline and the Tell Atlas, has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters.
Temperatures vary with altitude: the plains and coast can get quite hot, while the Hoggar Mountains are much cooler. Winter on the coast often brings rain, while the central mountainous areas face harsh winters, with the Tlemcen, Kabylie, and Atlas mountains covered in snow from December to March.
The Sahara region has an arid climate with minimal rainfall, making November to February the ideal time to visit, though temperatures between day and night can differ greatly.
Because of the extreme heat, summer is not recommended, but spring and autumn are perfect for a trip.
You need understandable documents.
The police can require the immediate presentation of all driving documents by the roadside, including license, logbook, and insurance, is common in most jurisdictions. If you cannot these documents in a language that the police can understand, there is a likelihood of having your bike impounded.
It is also worth printing off the Constat Amiable D’accident Automobile, which is used across numerous and other countries (the downloadable one on our website has English as well as French).
Speed limits.
- Freeways – 68MPH (110kmh)
- Expressways – 43MPH (70kmh)
- Urban areas – 31MPH (50kmh)
How to get to Tunisia.
Ferries to Tunisia run from Italy and France, with several sailings each day to the port of Tunis, and one-way tickets starting at about £38/€44.
- The primary operators providing ferry services to Tunisia include Corsica Linea, Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV), Grimaldi Lines, and CTN Ferries.
- Ferries generally operate from prominent ports in France, such as Marseille, and in Italy, including Palermo and Genoa.
- The most frequently travelled and fastest ferry connection operates between Palermo and Tunis, with a journey time of approximately 10 hours and 45 minutes. This route is favoured for its efficiency in linking the two destinations across the Mediterranean.
Please note, this page was correct when written in January 2026.
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