UK (FCDO) travel advisory — Western Sahara
Highupdated 3 months agoThe UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to certain areas of Western Sahara.
- 600kmRadius of the affected area
What this changes for you, on the ground
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to certain areas of Western Sahara. These include regions within 40 km north and west of the Berm boundary line, the city of Es Semara, and territory south and east of the Berm. The Berm is a militarised boundary in this disputed territory.
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If you are currently in the affected areas, you should consider leaving if it is safe to do so. The security situation in these zones presents significant risks to travellers. Consult your embassy or consulate for guidance on your specific location and circumstances.
Follow the official travel advice from your government and local authorities. Avoid all non-essential movement in the restricted zones. Monitor local news and maintain contact with your diplomatic mission for updates on the situation.
This alert is based on guidance from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 24, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →
Related events in this alert
The facts this alert is built on — the original one first, then what joined it.
Travel advisory
10 months ago
How it evolved
- Alert raisedHighJune 28, 2026 at 5:46 PM
A single entry: the alert has not changed state since it was raised.
Affected areas
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