Christmas & New Year Tours in Algeria

Walk through M'Zab Valley's five old settlements and the walled town of Beni Isguen, then wander Ghardaia's busy souk during the holidays. You'll see Timgad's Great Northern Baths and the 2nd-century Trajan Arch, then do the Sebkha circuit with off-road trips to Ksar Faoun palm oasis and the Western Great Erg dunes.

Spend Christmas and New Year in Algeria's UNESCO-listed Tassili N'ajjer on this 8-day desert trip from Djanet. Trek through In-Djaren Valley's canyons to see old rock engravings and paintings, then camp under the stars at Tin Merzouga's red circular dunes.

This 5-day desert escape runs from November to January, taking you through Algeria's remote Sahara landscapes including the red sandstone formations of Tadrart Rouge and prehistoric cave paintings at In Djaren within Tassili n'Ajjer National Park. You'll get authentic Tuareg hospitality with tea ceremonies and artisan workshops in Tamanrasset's local markets. Camp beneath winter stars in the Ahaggar volcanic range. All meals included with private 4x4 transport, domestic Algiers-Tamanrasset flights, and English-speaking desert guides. Groups range from 2-12 travelers.

Try traditional sweets like zlabia in Constantine's medina and have couscous dinners at Hotel El Aurassi during the holidays. Your New Year stay in M'zab Valley's UNESCO-listed walled cities lets you see old Mozabite customs in Beni Isguen and Mélika, plus Timgad's Triumphal Arch.