Tunisia as a lone mother

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I know mumsnet has many horror stories about Tunisia.
I have booked flights as I really want to see the abandoned Star Wars sets with my two kids (5 and 8). I am a lone parent and go all over the world with them, however I am nervous about this one for some reason.
Is it some unconcious islamaphobia or is there really something to be concerned about?
I've been to Morocco as a lone female (pre kids) and it was fine. If it makes any difference I am dark haired and skinned so I'm not sure if that helps. One of my kids looks like me but the other one is pale and has light brown hair. Regardless, we won't pass for Tunisian due to our lack of French or Arabic!
Also, do we go all inclusive (not my usual style but probably cheapest and less stressful) or book somewhere in the city with a kitchen? I think I would feel guilty eating so much when there is so much poverty, but then does tourism help? If I was really that bothered I probably wouldn't go and would donate the money.

I don't think women can be blamed for the misogyny in Tunisia, I rather think it predates the phenomenon you are referring to.

The Star Wars sets aren’t very good and I definitely wouldn’t be taking my children alone to Tunisia based on my solo travelling days. If you absolutely must go, you need a guide who will take you everywhere, but expect to pay £££. they will also take you to their friends shops and expect you to buy things too. And non stop ‘tips’ as others have mentioned. Also YY to the cafes - avoid!

I’ve been to Morocco, Turkey and Egypt but that was with my ex husband… but I had absolutely no trouble. Yes they are pushy with selling but I have no problem getting shitty when needed.

Would I go now as a single person? Well at the very least I would wear a “wedding ring.” I would worry about the children’s safety though… and I have a little girl so I probably wouldn’t.. which is why we are in Spain instead 🤷‍♀️

^^ I have not been to Tunisia but I imagine it’s much the same in regard to how women are treated.

Oh and someone said something about Cyprus? I lived there for a few months and had absolutely no trouble… no trouble in the north or the south actually.

In fact I don’t know if it’s still there (this was a good while ago) but there used to be a British military base in the south.

If you want to go to a Star Wars site I recommend the Skelligs, great boat trip. Only need waterproof clothing.
Ireland is really close for dc to travel to.

Been on holiday to Tunisia many times and loved the place. You can be hassled at times so I would definitely go with a tour company to a secure resort hotel.

My cousin went as a child with both parents and a man just picked her up and tried to walk off with her. I think she was about 7.

I went to Tunisia in 1997 as a 14 year old and it was hell. Tunisia had just come on the map regarding a holiday destination and was and still is, a 3rd world country. When we all got on the plane to come home everyone was cheering.

The harassment level was off the scale. Woman were being sexually assaulted in the markets and souks and people were getting ripped off left right and centre.

I vowed never to go back. My parents did, maybe around 7 or 8 years ago and said it's totally changed and it was really nice. I would possibly go back after their comments on the place.

Obviously you would need your wits about you like anywhere. I remember the beaches are beautiful.