Marj, Libya

Capital City

Scratch the idea of moving to Marj - the city's population of just 57,267 is a recipe for isolation, and the frequent earthquakes that have devastated the area are a major red flag. While the old Turkish fort and historical legacy of Barca offer some cultural appeal, the reality is that Marj is an administrative backwater with little to offer most expats. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, and the town was even the capital of British-occupied Cyrenaica during World War II. Unless you're seeking a remote, rustic lifestyle far from the modern world, this is not the Libyan destination for you.