Built on a sand area next to a picturesque lake and surrounded by palm trees with dates, Sabha is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Libya. Here you can visit castles as well as take part in a number of adventure activities such as camel riding.
Located in southwestern Libya in a Saharan oasis, Sabha was historically the capital of the Fezzan region and is now the capital of the Sabha municipality.
Attractions in Sabha
The city is famous for its Sabha castle which is featured on the reverse of the ten dinars banknote of Libya. This castle is the former Fortezza Margherita which was built during the Italian colonial period and it is currently a military institution.
Activities in Sabha
Traditional camel riding is one of the most popular activities that visitors cam enjoy while in Sabha. However, it is become equally popular to hire a jeep in order to explore the surrounding area.
Relaxing
Relax by absorbing the distinctive African atmosphere and head to local areas to find traditional restaurants where you can sample the local cuisine.
Getting Around
Get around by hired jeep or car. You can hire vehicles from most major cities as well as from the airports.