The government has advised anyone planning to travel to southern Tunisia to use a reputable tour operator or an approved local guide, particularly if travel is near the border with Algeria.

It said tourists must obtain permission from the Tunisian authorities to enter certain desert areas bordering Algeria and southern military zones, and must travel with licensed guides and/or military escorts.

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