Explore in Algeria

Red Hotel of Timimoun

The Red Hotel of Timimoun is one of the most representative buildings of Sudano-Sahelian rammed-earth architecture. Facing the sebkha and palm grove, it symbolizes the visual identity of the 'red city' of Algeria's Sahara.

Tin Merzouga, Tadrart Rouge

Located in the Tadrart Rouge in southeastern Algérie, Tin Merzouga ranks among the country's highest dunes, at the heart of the UNESCO-listed Tassili n'Ajjer.

Tezouiag

Tezouiag

A volcanic formation in the Hoggar massif, Tezouiag stands out for its basalt columns and rock engravings, accessible from Tamanrasset.

Tassili n'Ajjer National Park in Algérie

A UNESCO-listed Saharan plateau, Tassili n'Ajjer concentrates 15,000 rock engravings and unique sandstone landscapes, accessible from Djanet.

Mount Tahat

Mont Tahat

Algeria's highest point at 2,918 m, Mont Tahat is summited during a multi-day trek in the Hoggar, departing from Tamanrasset.

Moul N'Aga

Moul N'Aga

A dune cirque of the Red Tadrart, Moul N'Aga combines sandstone arches, rock paintings and bivouacking in Tassili n'Ajjer, departing from Djanet.

The Amadror Salt Marshes

Ancient caravan salt marshes of the Hoggar, 350 km from Tamanrasset: Tuareg history, Saharan landscapes and 4x4 access.

Duprez's Cypress of the Tassili

An endemic conifer of Tassili n'Ajjer, Duprez's Cypress numbers around 200 individuals, some of which are over 2,000 years old. A guide to encountering them.

Saharan Wildlife

Mammals, birds, reptiles and insects of the Algerian Sahara: guide to emblematic species, the massifs where to observe them and the best season.

In Djaren

In Djaren

A sandstone canyon in southeastern Algeria and UNESCO-listed site, In Djaren brings together over 15,000 rock paintings and engravings within the Tadrart Rouge.

Ighzer Caves

Karst network in Kabylie, near Ighzer Amokrane: limestone galleries, constant coolness at 18°C and mountain landscapes 1.5 hours from Algiers.

Hoggar National Park

In southern Algérie, Hoggar National Park combines volcanic landscapes, Saharan wildlife, rock art and Tuareg culture across a UNESCO-listed territory.

Garet El Djenoun

Garet El Djenoun

Known as the 'Mountain of Spirits', Garet El Djenoun rises to 2330 m in the Tassili range. A Tuareg legend, challenging ascent and 4x4 logistics from Tamanrasset.

Etienne Dinet and Bou Saâda

In Bou Saâda, the house-museum of painter Étienne Dinet preserves the memory of a French Orientalist converted to Islam, devoted to the Hodna oasis.

Mountain Comfort Bivouac

Organized camping formula for trekking in Algerian mountains: tents, shared equipment, logistics and seasonality explained.

Atakor Volcanic Field

In the heart of the Hoggar, the Atakor volcanic field unfolds across 11,700 km² of cones, domes and peaks, dominated by Mount Tahat at 2,908 metres.

Assekrem

Assekrem

A high volcanic plateau of the Hoggar massif at 2,726 meters altitude, Assekrem is home to Charles de Foucauld's hermitage and offers a remarkable Saharan panorama.