Making the most of Al Khoms
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
al Khums is a brand new port still being built, so there are docks but no terminal buildings and not much road either. However, it is just 10 minutes from Leptis Magna.
Cruise organized tours are recommended here.
Nearby places
Approximately 3.2 km (2 miles) to the east is the ancient Roman city of Leptis Magna.
Money
The local currency is the dinar.
Opening Hours and
Public Holidays in Libya: These do not include Islamic religious holidays whose dates may vary in each calendar year and rely on the sightings of various phases of the moon.
-British Evacuation Day: 28th March -Evacuation Day: 11th June -Revolution Day: 23rd July -National Day: 1st September -Italian Evacuation Day: 7th September