Tlemcen Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (35/100)
Country-level baseline — we don't yet have a city-specific score for Tlemcen. The number below is the Algeria country baseline.
Is Tlemcen safe to visit?
Moderate risk. Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Tlemcen — read the breakdown below.
Natural disasters (score 22)
Environmental quality (score 50)
July 28, 2026
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Tlemcen, Algeria has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 35 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is environmental quality at 50/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 22/100; last updated July 28, 2026. This page is a baseline travel safety overview for Tlemcen, Algeria, covering crime, health, government travel advisory, political stability, natural disasters, transport, environmental quality, digital security, and money safety. Real-time conditions — including today's weather, official US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines — are shown in the Live conditions section below and refreshed multiple times per day.
Get a personalized assessment for your tripHow safe is Tlemcen to visit in 2026?
Tlemcen currently sits at 35/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Tlemcen is environmental quality (50/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (22/100). This page was last updated on July 28, 2026; the baseline category scores are editorial estimates, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Jul 28, 2026
Tlemcen currently faces a moderate overall safety risk, with a baseline composite score of 35/100 and a U.S. State Department advisory at level 2. A green forest‑fire alert is active in Algeria, and the CDC lists dengue at Level 1, indicating low health concern. Travelers should stay alert to fire updates and follow standard dengue precautions.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Jul 28, 2026 18:13 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 50/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Transport safety (score 38/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Safety by traveler type in Tlemcen
Computed from the category scores on this page plus general best practice — not personalized advice. For guidance tuned to your exact dates, transport, and profile, run a personalized assessment.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is moderate. Solo travelers should keep valuables out of sight, prefer well-lit routes after dark, and use registered taxis or ride-share.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is moderate. Favor reputable accommodation, pre-book airport transfers, and keep to busier streets at night. We don't hold gender-specific incident data for Tlemcen, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is moderate. Check required vaccinations, note the nearest hospital on arrival, and review any seasonal hazard for your dates.
Senior travelers
Health/transport risk is moderate. Confirm travel-medical cover, pace transfers, and keep medication and a medical summary in your carry-on.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is moderate. Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi, prefer contactless or one dedicated card, and keep a backup payment method separate.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are moderate. Review your government's LGBTQ+ travel guidance and the advisory shown above before booking.
Baseline scores
Source: Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) · Confidence: 50
Quick facts
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| Last updated | July 28, 2026 |
Live conditions in Tlemcen
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Algeria - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green forest fire notification in Algeria GREEN · ~30 km away · 2026-07-23
On 21/07/2026, a forest fire started in Algeria, until 24/07/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Algeria GREEN · ~128 km away · 2026-07-23
On 18/07/2026, a forest fire started in Algeria, until 25/07/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Algeria GREEN · ~492 km away · 2026-07-22
On 19/07/2026, a forest fire started in Algeria, until 24/07/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Algeria GREEN · country-wide · 2026-07-22
On 18/07/2026, a forest fire started in Algeria, until 24/07/2026.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-07-28 18:13:02 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-06-23
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Mali, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Timor-Leste (East Timor), Guyana, Maldives, Bol
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-07-28 10:24:32 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent news headlines were returned for Tlemcen. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Emergency numbers (Algeria)
| Police | 17 |
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| Ambulance | 14 |
| Fire | 14 |
| General | 112 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tlemcen safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Tlemcen — read the breakdown below. Composite score: 35/100 (Moderate risk). Crime category sits at 35/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon. Last refreshed July 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Tlemcen, Algeria?
The current US State Department advisory level for Algeria is shown in the Live conditions section above. Always cross-check your home country's foreign-ministry advisory — for many countries the tier differs from the US assessment. Real-time advisory text is fetched every 6 hours from the US State Department RSS feed.
How safe is Tlemcen for tourists?
Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Tlemcen — read the breakdown below. The biggest risk factor right now is Environmental quality (50/100). Travelers should specifically prepare for this area before arrival.
What is the biggest risk in Tlemcen?
The highest-scoring risk category is Environmental quality (score 50/100). Travelers should specifically prepare for this area before arrival. Full 9-category breakdown is in the Scores section of this page.
Is it safe to visit Tlemcen in July 2026?
For July 2026, the composite risk for Tlemcen is 35/100 (Moderate risk). Live weather, disaster alerts, and news shown in the Live conditions section above are refreshed every 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the source. For an AI-synthesized briefing for your specific trip dates and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked at the top of this page.
How are these travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated daily: live weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices and news refresh automatically multiple times per day, and an AI safety snapshot is regenerated on the first visit each day. The baseline category scores are editorial estimates reviewed periodically (see the Transparency & Sources section below).
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
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Review status
needs_review
Last reviewed
2026-05-18 02:25:55
Data confidence
50%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Tlemcen
- Editorial baseline (country-level): Country-level threat scoring used because city-specific baseline not yet added
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
- This city falls back to country-level scores. The actual risk in Tlemcen may differ from the country average.
- This city has not yet been reviewed by an editor. Treat the scores as preliminary until "reviewed" status appears.
What is unavailable
- City-specific threat scoring (we are using country-level fallback).
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
- Documented scam patterns for this city.
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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