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Algeria’s Sahara Desert Adventure

9 days
Start and end in Algiers
4.5
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 12
Age range 16 to 85

Highlights

  • Explore the historic Kasbah quarter in Algiers
  • Roam through Bastion 23 Palace and its secret rooms
  • Camp under the stars in the Sahara Desert
  • Discover ancient rock art in the Tin Koukak region
  • Witness spectacular desert sunsets and night skies

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Trip starts in Algiers
  2. Day 2 City tour of Algiers; fly to Djanet deep in the Sahara
  3. Day 3 El Biredj canyon; first night wild camping in the desert
  4. Day 4 Witness the pre historic rock art in the Tassili n'Ajjer plateau, a UNESCO world heritage site
  5. Day 5 Head deeper into the Sahara desert, into the vast sand dunes at Moul El Naga. Overnight at Tin Koukak
  6. Day 6 Visit the striking Djaren Canyon and see desert rock art around Tin Koukak
  7. Day 7 Return to Djanet to freshen up. Afternoon head out to explore Timrass and Tekoubaouine
  8. Day 8 Erg Admer, crying cows engravings. Return to Djanet
  9. Day 9 Fly back to Algiers where the trip ends
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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

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16 to 85 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Barbara
    · April 14th, 2025
    Mastapha was absolutely the best guide. He looked after us all very well and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed the tour. Thank you Mastapha! Tashi’s was an excellent driver - very safe and careful. Thank you
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  • DUNJA
    · January 4th, 2025
    With such a AMAZING AND PERFECT GUIDE COULD NOT BE BETTER. But I would suggest to change itinerary little bit. In Goree Island not Sleeping , St luis one day and more days in Gambia.
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  • gloria
    · September 27th, 2024
    Our guide Heri was excellent. Kind, caring, well spoken
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Dates & Availability

9 days
Algeria’s Sahara Desert Adventure
From Algiers to Algiers

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 308919

  • Currency
    د.ج
    Algerian Dinar
    Algeria
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Algeria
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  • Vaccines
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Algeria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Algeria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • 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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