Sabha: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Sabha or Sebha is an oasis city in southwestern Libya, approximately 640 kilometres (400 mi) south of Tripoli.

Sabha, Libya · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the citySabha+19°CClear night · sunrise 07:14 AMupdated 05:29 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map2

Exchange rateLYD 6.43per 1 $LYD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the cities of Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Bayda and Derna, and the surrounding area knows as Jebel Akhdar, either side of the coastal and desert roads between and including the towns of Al-Maqrun and Al-Tamimi, Misrata ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

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Do not travel to Libya for any reason due to crime , terrorism , health concerns , unrest , kidnapping , or landmines . Read entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to Libya for any reason. Restrictions on U.S. Government Personnel Movement There is currently no U.S. Embassy in Libya. The U.S. government cannot offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Libya due to the safety risks . U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Sabha: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Getting there and staying

Visa and practicalities

Safety and health

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