7 Days Adventure in the Saoura: Discover Algeria’s Desert Jewel
Embark on a 7-day journey through the breathtaking Saoura region, where golden dunes, lush oases, and ancient ksars tell the story of Algeria’s desert heritage. Explore the enchanting town of Taghit, with its towering sand dunes, wander through the historic streets of Béni Abbès, and uncover the mysteries of Timimoun’s red-hued architecture. Along the way, meet the warm and welcoming locals, experience traditional Saharan life, and witness some of the most stunning desert landscapes in North Africa. Join us for an unforgettable adventure deep into the heart of the Algerian Sahara!
Oasis in taghit region of saoura Algeria
Destination
Tassili N’ajjer
Depature
Yes Required
Start Time
01 April, 2025 10.00AM
End Time
01 May, 2025 10.00AM
Included
Full board
Transportation
Tour guided in English (or other languages upon request)
Domestic flight
Visa assistance: Our team will help you secure your Algerian visa, making the process smooth
and stress-free
Airport assistance: Meet-and-greet service at the airport upon arrival and departure,
ensuring seamless transfers
Entry fees
Excluded
International flights to and from Algeria
Personal travel insurance
Visits not mentioned in the itinerary Personal expenses (such as souvenirs, additional snacks,
or beverages)
Tips and Dinks
Travel With Bus, Car or Train.
Details
Details
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Day 1: Algiers
Arrive in Algiers and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, we can take a
city tour to visit sites such as the Notre Dame d’Afrique, the French colonial architecture,
and the Palais des Rais. If you arrive early, you will visit the Kasbah in the afternoon.
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Day 2: Algiers – Ghardaia
Depending on your departure flight to Ghardaia, you will either take a domestic flight
back to Algeria or drive via the autoroute. In Algiers you will transfer to the evening flight
to Ghardaia. Ghardaia is in the culturally diverse UNESCO World Heritage region of the
M’Zab valley. You will transfer to your hotel, and if time is available, explore the markets
and architecture that are unique to this region.
Step back into time as you enjoy the local customs and culture. Visit the historic cities
and sites in the M’Zab valley. Your guide will take you through traditional marketplaces,
fully rich in culture and unique architecture. Spend the day wandering the narrow streets,
visiting important religious monuments and mosques, and enjoying the natural beauty
found in this Oasis region.
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Day 3: Ghardaia – Menia
On the morning departure to Menia, once there, visitors can enjoy the old palace, the
municipal museum, the church of San José, the mausoleum of “Pere de Foucault,” and
the lake of migratory birds, and they will see real dinosaurs’ bones that were found in the
area.
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Day 4: El Menia Timimoune
In the morning, depart to Timimoune, taking advantage of the beautiful and varied
landscape; the visitor will see multiple excellent assurances, most of which are over ten
centuries. They will see the wonder water sharing old technique called “El Cougar”
alongside the artisanal market and the excellent gate of the city, “Bab el Soudan.”.
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Timimoune - Benni Abbas – Taghit
In the morning, visitors will see the city of beni abbas. On the way, the group will stop by
the fossils of sea creatures and visit the old masseur of beni abbas in the middle of a
beautiful oasis; we finish with “la Chappelle de pere Foucault” and then the trip to Taghit,
“the pearl of the Sahara” at the end of the day.
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Day 6: Taghit
In Taghit, we visit the old Kassuer and the wonderful big dune visitor will experience
camel riding and we will visit prehistory drawings and the lake, which is in the middle of a
wonderful oasis.
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Day 7: Bechar
Transfer from Bechar to Algiers city then transfers to the airport.
Travel With Bus, Car or Train.
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