Mahdia Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (49/100)
Is Mahdia safe right now? Checked 21 October 2026
Mahdia scores 49/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Tunisia Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 21 May 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 24 Jul 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 15)
Government advisory (score 35)
October 18, 2026
Mahdia, Tunisia has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 49 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 35/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 15/100; last updated October 18, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Tunisia travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Mahdia currently sits at 49/100 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 Mahdia is government advisory (35/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (15/100). This page was last updated on October 18, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, 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.
Driven by: security (65/100) and health and medical access (58/100).
A score of 49 is higher than 60% of the cities we score.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Sep 23, 2026
Mahdia, Tunisia has a moderate safety risk with a baseline composite score of 36 out of 100 and a U.S. State Department advisory level of 2. There is no local disaster alert, but a green flood alert is in effect in neighboring Algeria. Health-wise, the CDC reports a Level 1 global dengue alert, indicating a low but present risk of dengue fever.
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: Oct 21, 2026 05:51 UTC
What should I do now?
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- Government advisory (score 35/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Transport safety (score 30/100): 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.
Day vs Night Safety in Mahdia
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Mahdia
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Mahdia for solo travelers (Crime 22/100 · Transport 30/100), women traveling solo (Crime 22/100), families with children (Health 25/100 · Natural disaster 15/100), older travelers (Health 25/100 · Transport 30/100), business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 25/100 · Transport 30/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 35/100 · Political 30/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
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Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 18, 2026 |
Live conditions in Mahdia
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
Tunisia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Most flood events within 100 km of Mahdia happened in January and December (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Tunisia travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Tunisia entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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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 2026-10-20 19:26:15 UTC
Emergency numbers (Tunisia)
| Police | 197 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 190 |
| Fire | 198 |
| General | 112 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
The provided search results do not contain specific information regarding hospital access, emergency response, or healthcare facilities for travelers in Mahdia.
Area notes
- Sousse & the Sahel. The search results mention Sousse and the Sahel as part of mainstream tourist regions outside of restricted zones.
- Djerba. Djerba is noted as part of the country's tourist areas where Western governments do not advise against travel.
- Tunis & the North. Tunis and the northern region are identified as accessible areas outside of remote border and mountain restrictions.
- Tourist coast. Western governments do not advise against travel to the tourist coast.
- Mainstream resort areas. Establishments and mainstream tourist areas are well outside any restricted government zones.
Frequently asked questions about Mahdia
Is Mahdia Tunisia safe?
Mahdia currently scores 49/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Tunisia (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Mahdia · Methodology
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 52 → 49 | elevated → moderate | Government advice changed scoring v2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 36 → 52 | moderate → elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
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Transparency & Sources
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Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Mahdia
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Mahdia, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
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Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Documented scam patterns for this city.
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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