The Discovery of the Algerian Sahara
13 Days / 12 Nights
Cultural tour The Discovery of the Algerian Sahara
(Algiers-Tamanrasset-Djanet-Algiers)
Your receptive in Algeria offers you : 13 Days / 12 Nights
The Algerian Sahara
Discover the legendary sites of the Algerian capital and the spectacular deserts stretching from Tamanrasset to Djanet, featuring ancient rock carvings, vast dunes, sandstone cliffs, and breathtaking landscapes.
Cultural travel program in Algeria with Algeria DMC
Day 1 Monday : Algiers
Assistance upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Stop at the city’s heights to visit Makam Echahid.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 2 Tuesday : Algiers
Visit the Casbah and meet a local cabinetmaker.
Enjoy lunch in the fishery district, home to the New Mosque (Djamâa el-Jedid).
After lunch, explore the Grande Poste, the National Theater, the Wilaya (Prefecture of Algiers), and the Galeries de France.
The day concludes with a visit to the Basilica of Notre-Dame d’Afrique.
Day 3 Wednesday : Flight Algiers / Tamanrasset
Flight from Algiers to Tamanrasset.
Journey to the Assekrem refuge through the Atakor massif, renowned for its dramatic landscapes.
Lunch en route.
Visit the magnificent site where Charles de Foucauld once lived.
Dinner and overnight stay near his hermitage.
Day 4 Thursday : Hirafok - Atakor - Oued Tellouet
Departure for Hirafok, a Tuareg village on the edge of the Atakor massif.
Continue to Ideles to admire the lush gardens.
Set up camp a little further on, at the foot of a small black basalt cliff.
Day 5 Friday : Tellouhet - Afara - Amadror - Tihodaine – Afara
Head toward Afara, a vast sandy plain at the foot of Tassili N’Ajjer.
Then cross the great plain of Amadror to reach the stunning Erg of Tihodaine, a labyrinth of dunes scattered with Neolithic remains.
From Tihodaine, continue to Afara along the cliffs of Tassili N’Ajjer, passing through wadis and rock formations to arrive at the beautiful sand dunes where the camp will be set for the night.
Day 6 Saturday : Akba - Tamedet - Tassili N'Ajjer - Tasset - Dider - Assar
Via the Akba de Tamedet, head toward the Tassili cliffs to reach the stunning site of Tasset.
Continue to Dider, a vast plateau where you can admire the impressive gueltas of Assar and some of the most beautiful rock engravings in the Sahara.
Overnight bivouac.
Day 7 Sunday : Akba Pass - Tin Teradjeli - Erg Admer – Djanet
Early in the morning, pass by the impressive Akba of Tin Teradjeli to reach the Plain of Admer, a vast sandy expanse between the plateau cliffs and the towering dunes of the Erg Admer.
Arrive in Djanet in the evening and spend the night at the guesthouse.
Day 8 Monday : Tadrart massif - Oued El Beridj
From Djanet, towards the Tadrart massif, frequented throughout the Neolithic period.
We will explore the region of El Beridj, made up of large canyons bordered by dark sandstone cliffs where we have the opportunity to admire our first rock carvings.
Dinner and overnight stay in a bivouac in the Oued El Beridj.
Day 9 Tuesday: Moul N’Aga
Hike and drive through this picturesque landscape, crossing immense gullies carved from enormous caves and adorned with impressive natural arcades.
Sand has seeped into the sides of the cliffs, creating stunning shades of red and ochre. Along the way, discover new rock paintings, mainly from the Bovidian era: great hunters armed with spears, accompanied by their dogs, pursuing sheep with heavy horns.
Bivouac and overnight stay.
Day 10 Wednesday: In Djaren Canyon - Tin Merzouga
Departure for the vast In Djaren Canyon, whose cliffs, sculpted by erosion, are adorned with numerous frescoes and rock engravings depicting elephants, giraffes, and various bovines.
Continue to the jewel of the Tadrart: Tin Merzouga, rising to 1,300 meters with saffron and red dunes that glow spectacularly at sunset.
Bivouac overnight in Tin Merzouga.
Day 11 Thursday: L’Oued In Djaren - Tamezguida Cathedral
Today we will explore Wadi In Djaren, home to lush vegetation such as acacias, roses of Jericho, and henbane that thrived after the last flood, until reaching the Cathedral of Tamezguida with its immense natural arches.
In the In Djaren Canyon, we will also visit rock engravings and paintings, including depictions of fish on the Tadrart walls and the only seated giraffe in all of the Tassilis.
Bivouac overnight.
Day 12 Friday: Tegharghart - Djanet
After breakfast, visit the Tegharghart engravings, including the famous “Crying Cow,” before returning to the town of Djanet.
In the afternoon, enjoy a walking city tour of Djanet, exploring local crafts and artisan workshops.
Day 13 Saturday: Return flight
Transfer to Djanet Airport for assistance and your return flight to Algiers.
Upon arrival, transfer to the international airport for your onward flight.
Program of your cultural trip to Algeria :
The itinerary may be subject to adjustments depending on airline schedules.
Notes with our receptive in Algeria, Algeria DMC :
This tour in Algeria is confirmed for a minimum of 8 participants and accommodates up to 20 people.
All our tours can be customized or made private upon request.
There is also the option to extend your stay in Algiers or combine this tour with another itinerary.
Highlights of this cultural circuit the Discovery of the Algerian Sahara:
- Visit the Casbah
- Admire the Grande Poste
- Discover the Basilica of Notre-Dame d'Afrique
- Learn about algiers architectural heritage
- Visit the Assekrem with the refuge of Priest Charles de Foucault
- Explore the massive Atakor
- Live the Tassili N'Ajjer
- Walk in the Tassili clif
- Visit the Erg Admer
- Explore the massive of Tadrart
- Discover Djanet
Through this tour, you will discover not only the mythical city of Algiers, with its neo-Byzantine Cathedral of Notre-Dame d’Afrique and the ancient UNESCO-listed Kasbah, but also the vast Sahara, which covers 85% of Algeria.
Far from monotonous, the desert offers a stunning palette of colors, ranging from golden yellows to deep reds. You will experience landscapes that vary from volcanic terrains in the Hoggar Massif to lunar-like expanses in Tassili n’Ajjer, along with stone plains (Regs) and sandy plains (Ergs), from which emerge spectacular oases.
Prices and notes :
Price per person includes:
Reception and assistance at the airport
Assistance and round-trip transfers: airport ↔ hotel
Accommodation:
2 nights in a 3* hotel in Algiers
1 night at Assekrem
3 nights in bivouac
1 night in a guesthouse in Djanet
4 nights in bivouac
1 night in a guesthouse in Djanet
Flights: Algiers → Tamanrasset and Djanet → Algiers
Full board throughout the tour
4×4 vehicle with an English-speaking driver
Specialized guides throughout the circuit
Permanent logistics guides
Guides available in English, French, or Spanish
Entrance fees to all sites included
Algeria DMC will provide all necessary documents for your visa application
Price per person does not includes:
- International flight
- Multi-risk cancellation and repatriation insurance
- Drinks, extras and personal expenses Visa fees
Contact your travel agency for Algeria :
Please contact us to receive a personalized quotation based on your request.
Our email: algeria.dmc@gmail.com
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