Festival of the Sebiba in Djanet
08 Days / 07 Nights
CULTURAL TOUR Festival of the Sebiba in Djanet
(Alger- Tipaza - Cherchell - Djemila - Constantine - Tiddis - Djanet - Erg Admer- Canyon of Essendilene- Tikoubaouène - Tegharghart)
Your receptive in Algeria offers you : 09 Days / 08 Nights
Festival of the Sebiba, a Tuareg cultural festival
The festival of the Sebiba is the famous tuareg festival which takes place every year in Djanet.
Tuaregs from Tassili N’Ajjer and neighbouring countries gather together for a festival that has its roots in a very old page of history which allowed two tuareg tribes to put an end to a war between them.
Cultural travel program in Algeria with Algeria DMC
Day 1 Saturday : Arrival in Algiers
Upon your arrival in Algiers, you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel to settle in. The day will be dedicated to discovering the capital, with a walk in the famous Casbah, a historical site built between 1516 and 1830 on the ruins of the ancient Icosium. You will explore its narrow streets, discover the Ottoman citadel (exterior view, currently a military fort), as well as the elegant doors of the Ottoman palaces. After lunch, you will visit Notre-Dame d’Afrique, a majestic cathedral overlooking the Bay of Algiers offering an exceptional panoramic view. The day will end with dinner in a restaurant and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 Sunday : Algiers – Tipasa – Cherchell – Algiers
In the morning, you will leave for the west coast of the capital to visit the “Tomb of the Christian”, a unique circular monument that is said to be the mausoleum of Juba II and his wife Cleopatra Selene. You will continue to Cherchell, ancient Caesarea, a city of Phoenician origin that reached its peak under the Romans. You will visit its museum which houses remarkable sculptures. After lunch, head to Tipasa, an archaeological site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will explore the Roman remains overlooking the Mediterranean, including churches, baths, an amphitheater and a nymphaeum. Return to Algiers at the end of the day for dinner.
Day 3 Monday: Algiers – Djemila – Constantine
Early departure for Djemila, a jewel of the Roman era listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nestled in the heart of a mountainous landscape, this ancient colony of Roman veterans offers remarkably preserved buildings such as the forum of Septimius Severus, the temple of Mars and the triumphal arch of Caracalla. You will also visit its museum which houses magnificent mosaics. After lunch, drive to Constantine where you will arrive in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Tuesday: Constantine – Tiddis – Constantine – Djanet
In the morning, visit Tiddis, a small Roman town perched in the mountains. This unique site, with its temples and forum, offers a unique setting and a spectacular panorama. Return to Constantine for lunch, followed by a discovery of the city, its majestic bridges and its archaeological museum. You will explore the casbah and the Hadj Ahmed palace, the last Turkish bastion against the French occupation. In the evening, transfer to the airport for a flight to Djanet. Late arrival, transfer by 4×4 to the camp and night in bivouac.
Day 5 Wednesday: Djanet and Sebiba Festival
A day dedicated to discovering Djanet. You will visit its gardens, its market, its Moorish baths, and its old quarters. In the evening, set up camp near the famous rock engraving « The Crying Cow » to attend the Sebiba Festival, a traditional celebration rich in colors. Dinner and evening on site.
Day 6 Thursday: Sebiba in Djanet
You will spend the day in the heart of Sebiba, a vibrant and immersive celebration that begins in the morning and continues in the afternoon. You will have the opportunity to experience unforgettable moments by sharing emotions and unique encounters. Dinner and night at the camp.
Day 7 Friday: Essendilène Canyon and Erg Admer Dunes
In the morning, a short 4×4 ride will take you to the Essendilène Canyon. You will walk to its Guelta, before visiting the Dider site and its rock paintings. At the end of the afternoon, a short walk in the Erg Admer to admire its endless dunes. The day will end with a magnificent sunset at the top of a dune and a bivouac under the stars.
Day 8 Saturday: Tikoubaouène and Tegharghart
After breakfast, departure by 4×4 to visit Tikoubaouène and its imposing natural arches decorated with rock paintings. After lunch in Tilalen, you will cross breathtaking landscapes to reach Tegharghart, where you will discover the famous rock engravings. Night in bivouac on site.
Day 9 Sunday: Return to Algiers and departure flight
Early in the morning, transfer to Djanet airport for a flight to Algiers. Upon arrival, connection for your return flight.
Program of your cultural trip to Algeria :
- The circuit can present some modification depending on the airline schedules and the festival.
Notes with our receptive in Algeria, Algeria DMC :
- This tour in Algeria is confirmed from 10 people, and for maximum 14 people.
- All our tours can be modified and privatized at the request of the customers.
- Possibility to extend your stay in Algiers or to combine it with another tour.
Strengths of this cultural circuit Festival of the Sebiba:
- Easy and accessible trip for a first approach of the Sahara
- Total immersion in the Tuareg culture thanks to the Sebiba
- Discovery by feet and 4x4 of Tassili N'Ajjer region
- Various landscapes of this region : dune, canyons, Gueltas
- Know Djanet in depth
Enchanting musics, chants and dances, the colors of costumes, reflection of glittering jewels that women attire themselves or weapons that Tuaregs wield proudly, the Sebiba is an unforgettable moment. Assisting to the Sebiba is a fantastic occasion to know about the tuareg culture. This tuareg festival in Djanet goes back to more than three thousand years ago and takes place every year on a specific date decided by the Wise men of the Oasis. It is a unique and authentic opportunity to discover the mysterious world of Tuaregs. This culture indeed managed to keep its ancestral character far from advertising and medias.
Prices and notes :
Price per person of this ciultural tour Festival of the Sebiba includes:
- Reception and assistance at the airport.
- Assistance + Airport / hotel transfers round trip
- Flight from Algiers to Djanet
- Algiers / Djanet round trip Transfers in 4×4 vehicle + driver
- 02 nights at the hotel in Alger
- 01 nights in Constantine
- Flight from Constantine to Ghardaïa
- 5 nights in Djanet
- Flight from Djanet to Alger
- Full-board
- An English-French-Spanish or Arab speaking guide throughout the tour
- Logistical guide during the whole circuit
- Visits mentioned in the program included
- Algeria DMC will provide you with all the necessary documents for your visa application
Price per person of this cultural travel Festival of the Sebiba does not includes:
- International flight
- Multi-risk cancellation and repatriation insurance
- Drinks, extras and personal expenses
- Visa fees
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