FCDO Travel Advice
Western Sahara
FCDO Travel Alert
- Avoid all travel to parts of the country
Latest update
29 June 2026 — FCDO now advises against all travel to areas in Western Sahara within 40km North and West of 'the Berm' boundary line, including the city of Es Semara ('Warnings and insurance' page).
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