Is Hammamet safe?
Safe in the resort areas and medina with normal care. Petty theft, persistent vendors and unlicensed taxis are the main issues.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2026-05-20.
- Homicide rate in Tunisia: 4.7 per 100,000 people (2020, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Tunisia: 16.5 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 197 · Ambulance 190 · Fire 198.
Safety in Hammamet at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Pickpocketing in the medina and on crowded beaches, theft from rooms and pushy souvenir sellers. |
| At night | Hotel strips and Yasmine's marina stay lively late. Take taxis after dark instead of walking along the road or beach. |
| Solo women | Comfortable in resorts; dress modestly in town and the medina and expect attention. Use taxis at night. |
| Other risks | Jellyfish in summer; Strong sun and summer heat above 35°C; Rough seas in winter storms |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Taxis charging tourist prices without a meter
- Medina vendors claiming items are 'handmade' or antique
- Boat and camel trips with inflated add-ons
- Beach vendors pressuring you to buy
Take care
- Medina alleys late at night: dark, few people
- Beaches after dark: isolated
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Same-sex relations are criminalised under Article 230 of the Penal Code
- Photographing police, military or government buildings is prohibited
- Drug offences carry harsh prison terms
How Hammamet compares in Tunisia
Quick answers
Is Hammamet safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable in resorts; dress modestly in town and the medina and expect attention. Use taxis at night.
Is Hammamet safe at night?
Hotel strips and Yasmine's marina stay lively late. Take taxis after dark instead of walking along the road or beach.
What is the crime rate in Hammamet?
Pickpocketing in the medina and on crowded beaches, theft from rooms and pushy souvenir sellers. Nationally, Tunisia records 4.7 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2020).
What number do I call in an emergency in Hammamet?
Police 197 · Ambulance 190 · Fire 198.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Tunisian National Tourist Office
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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