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Algeria's Sahara Desert Adventure

9 days
Start and end in Algiers
4.5 (8,262 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 12
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Algiers

    Algiers
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (El Aurassi Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Algiers International Airport (Houari Boumediene International Airport)
    Landmarks
    Kasbah
    Bab El Oued
    Algiers International Airport (Houari Boumediene International Airport)
  2. Day 2

    Algiers - Djanet

    Algiers - Djanet
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tenere)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Algiers with local English-speaking guide
    • Visit Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique
    • Explore the Kasbah (10th-century medina)
    • Visit Bastion 23 Palace complex (three palaces with secret rooms)
    • Visit Monument to the Martyrs

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at local restaurant near airport (depending on flight timings)
    Landmarks
    Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique
    Kasbah
    Bastion 23 Palace
    Monument to the Martyrs
  3. Day 3

    Djanet

    Djanet
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Salad accompanied by hot main course option), Dinner (Three courses: soup, main course of couscous, pasta or rice accompanied by vegetables and meat-based dish (usually lamb stew or chicken) with bread cooked in traditional Tuareg way on hot coals under sand, seasonal fruit dessert, mint tea or coffee, dates and cookie)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Tikoubaouine Wildcamp)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Djanet town
    • Visit to local market
    • 4WD desert convoys through Timrass and Tekoubaouine regions
    • Lunch in the shade of rock outcrop
    • Rock art paintings and engravings viewing with Tuareg guide interpretation
    • Sunset viewing from elevated spot

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase of cheche (multi-functional Tuareg headwear)
    • Souvenir shopping at local markets (silverware)
    Landmarks
    Djanet
    Timrass
    Tekoubaouine
  4. Day 4

    Tenere Desert - Ali Dema

    Tenere Desert - Ali Dema
    Meals
    Breakfast (Bread, butter, jams and cheese), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Ali Dema Wildcamp)

    Included Activities

    • Visit crying cows engravings
    • Drive through the northern Tenere region
    • Short walk and sunset viewing
    • Tuareg mint tea around campfire
    Landmarks
    Crying Cows Engravings
    Tenere
    Ali Dema
  5. Day 5

    El Biredj Canyon

    El Biredj Canyon
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (El Biredj Wildcamp)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Oued El Biredj canyon
    • View prehistoric rock art along the way
    • Lunch in shaded spot
    • Sunset viewing from campsite
    Landmarks
    Oued El Biredj Canyon
    Tardart
    El Biredj Rock Formations
  6. Day 6

    El Biredj and Djaren Canyons - Tin Koukak

    El Biredj and Djaren Canyons - Tin Koukak
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Djaren Canyon Wildcamp)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through El Biredj and Djaren Canyons
    • Descent down sand dune into Djaren canyon
    • Lunch under wind-sculptured arches
    • View rock art paintings and engravings

    Optional Activities

    • One-hour morning walk (4WD vehicles available as alternative)
    Landmarks
    El Biredj Canyon
    Moul El Naga Sand Dunes
    Djaren Canyon
    Tin Koukak
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  7. Day 7

    Djaren Canyon - Tin Koukak

    Djaren Canyon - Tin Koukak
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Djaren Canyon Wildcamp)

    Included Activities

    • Rock art exploration
    • Wildlife spotting opportunities (wild camels and gazelles)
    • Sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Djaren Canyon
    Tin Koukak
  8. Day 8

    Djanet

    Djanet
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning walk
    • Drive back to Djanet

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at local restaurant or hotel
    Landmarks
    Tentere Village Hotel
    Djanet
  9. Day 9

    Algiers

    Algiers
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (El Aurassi Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Buffet breakfast at Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport Hotel (approximately £15 / $20 USD)
    Landmarks
    Algiers International Airport (Houari Boumediene International Airport)
    Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport Hotel

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Tour ID: 308919

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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Algeria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Algeria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Algeria. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Algeria. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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