Western Sahara Travel Risk Level

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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all travel FCDO 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 Areas in Western Sahara the territory south and east of ‘the Berm’ boundary line Western Sahara is a disputed territory. The Berm is the militarised boundary between Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara and territory to the east controlled by the Polisario Front. Cross border rocket fire has occurred which cannot be ruled out in the future. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

Higher-risk regions — Advise against all travel: FCDO 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 Areas in Western Sahara the territory south and…