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  • Nomads of the Sahara Desert

    Generally, the Touareg of Algeria, or Tuareg, are of Berber descent, but being a Touareg is not limited to a certain race or family tree. As long as the lifestyle, traditions and language are ...

  • Tourism Development Strategy Horizon 2025

    As the largest country in the Mediterranean region, and the second largest in Africa, Algeria has vast areas of unspoiled territory and visitors to the country can choose to explore the ...

  • The Game that Changed the World Cup – Algeria

    Football, known more popularly as Soccer in the United States, has a long history in Algeria. The nation’s former long-time colonial masters, the French, introduced the so-called “beautiful ...

  • Dimajazz 2010

    Taking place in the historic city of Constantine in north-eastern Algeria on 13 to 21 May 2010, Dimajazz is a musical celebration known to attract musicians and music-lovers from far and wide. ...

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  • Adventure Travel

    Algeria, with its wide open spaces, massive sand dunes, impressive mountains and deep canyons, is a country just waiting to be explored. Adventure travel in Algeria is booming! To cater for the numerous adventure tourists who visit the country, various companies have begun to offer unique Algerian adventure tours. Join us as we consider some the exciting activities on offer in this diverse ...

  • Accommodation

    From historic, architecturally interesting buildings which may previously have been palaces or private homes, to glistening, modern skyscrapers, hotels are the most common form of accommodation in Algeria, and their standards of service can differ greatly. Wherever you choose to visit you are likely to find accommodation to suit your needs and your budget, however it is best to book your ...

  • Eco Tourism

    In Algeria, as with countries worldwide, ecotourism is an industry focused on tourism in the natural areas of the country. It both conserves the environment as well as sustains the livelihood of Algeria’s local people. Due to the expansive landscape and its great biodiversity, ecotourism in Algeria is ideal. Large areas of Algeria have been declared protected areas and an extensive network ...

  • M'Zab Valley

    In 1982, UNESCO recognized the M’Zab Valley as a World Heritage Site, not only because of its beauty, but the significance of the towns and villages that are located within this region of Algeria. The towns have adapted to suit their environment, while using traditional and ingenious methods to create environmentally friendly structures that blend into the landscapes of the M’Zab Valley. ...

  • Shopping

    Algeria is a wonderful place to shop for beautiful souvenirs and gifts at bargain prices. It has many street markets and handicraft shops that sell just about everything imaginable. Some of the local products include leatherwork, rugs, copper and brassware, locally made dresses and jewelry.

  • Weather

    It is always a good idea try to find out what the weather will be like at your destination. Not only does it help you to pack appropriate clothing for your stay, but it also helps you to ensure that your journey will be everything you want it to be. For example, you would not want to visit a ski-resort in the middle of summer unless that ski resort actually had snow. On the same token, you ...

  • Timgad

    Just outside the town of Batna, the ruins of a once thriving city lie quietly at the feet of the Saharan desert. The sands of time have washed over the fallen city, preserving most of the buildings in perfect condition, with other structures surviving the weather conditions, one century at a time. This magnificent attraction and historical site is known as Timgad, and in 1983 UNESCO ...

  • Tours

    If reading about Algeria with its fascinating people and beautiful desert cities has inspired you to travel to this unusual tourist destination, why not take the opportunity to book an Algerian tour now? Often a tour is the easiest way to see the best that a country has to show you and a great way to meet people.

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