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    Ghadames City

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    Ghadames Governorate, Ghadamis, Libya
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    “secret Sahara masterpiece”

    If you manage to get into libya.... then cross country t less miles of lawless Saharan wasteland... read more

    Reviewed August 12, 2015
    UnchartedBackpacker
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    Calgary, Canada
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    “A step back in time!”

    The city of Ghadames is diverse as you can step back into the "old" city, which is no longer... read more

    Reviewed April 8, 2014
    Libyatravelandtours
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    Tripoli
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    Jun 15, 2017
    “For the curious of the Tuareg and Barber cultures, it is a city that must be seen.”
    Aug 12, 2015
    “secret Sahara masterpiece”
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    Reviewed June 15, 2017
    For the curious of the Tuareg and Barber cultures, it is a city that must be seen.

    Ghadames, is the Berber Pearl of the Sahara, located at the edge of the Sahara Desert, close to the Libyan-Algerian border. The old city of Ghadames is the oldest habitable medina in the entire Sahara. The oasis being one of the busiest caravan trade centres...More

    Date of experience: July 2016
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    Reviewed August 12, 2015
    secret Sahara masterpiece

    If you manage to get into libya.... then cross country t less miles of lawless Saharan wasteland you will see this oasis paradise. As you walk the empty abandoned city you will swear the ghosts of the past are guiding you (it's spooky ok!). What's...More

    Date of experience: March 2015
    2  Thank UnchartedBackpacker
    Reviewed April 8, 2014
    A step back in time!

    The city of Ghadames is diverse as you can step back into the "old" city, which is no longer inhabited, or walk through the streets of the "new" city. There is much history to be gleaned in Ghadames! You can explore the lower passageways of...More

    Date of experience: March 2014
    1  Thank Libyatravelandtours
    Reviewed April 24, 2013
    Belongs to the world

    A visit to Ghadames promises to be a highlight for anyone travelling in this region. It is thought to be one of the three ancient cities - Damascus, Jericho and Ghadames - and there's history at every turn in this charming place. No other city...More

    Date of experience: April 2013
    1  Thank GDE W
    Reviewed September 28, 2011
    a great place to hide out...

    Arrived late one evening after a difficult journey. the welcome we received was fit for a king! Our privacy is well respected and all the staff are polite and discrete. Security seems very good as well.

    Date of experience: September 2011
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    Reviewed April 30, 2010
    it is realy special

    I just got back from a visit to the old city of Ghadames and I think that the place is regaining its charm, beauty and sence of being unique

    1  Thank architect78
    Reviewed April 20, 2009
    It's a long journey from Tripoli - but well worth it

    We took a three day / two night trip from Tripoli. It is 400 miles each way and so takes the best part of the day but the old city is fascinating. Estimated to be between 2000 and 4000 years old it is now possible...More

    6  Thank mrdh
    Reviewed March 9, 2008
    A jewel in the Sahara

    We visited Ghadames with Arkno Tours a Libyan Travel Company in January 2007. After a two week tour of Libya we have come back to Libya to live and work. Ghadames is only one of many highlights in Libya. The day we visited the old...More

    5  Thank justlovenit
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    Lauren G
    June 25, 2018|
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    Thank you. How should I get there? I’m from the US but I live and work in Tunis
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    Doris A
    January 25, 2018|
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