Head to the Algerian capital of Algiers to wander the winding streets of its
high-walled Kasbah fortress. Or visit the town of Timimoun for an Arabian
Nights atmosphere, where desert dunes meet its curved city walls. Catch a glimpse of the
Sahara desert from El Kautara Gorges.
Background
Located in North Africa, Algeria has survived years of civil war and is gradually
being rediscovered by tourists. Expect to find an intriguing mix of Arab, Berber and
French culture, a rich history and plenty of outdoor activities. You can explore the
Mediterranean coastline from the capital Algiers. Or go trekking in the
Hoggar Mountains in the south of Algeria. Then take a trip in a
four-wheel-drive to the Sahara desert to get a closer look at this sea of red
sand dunes.
Urban
Follow the minarets peaking out of the old quarter of capital Algiers to the
bustling UNESCO-listed Kasbah citadel. You'll have no trouble seeing
why El-Oued is known as the 'Town of a Thousand Domes'. The
skyline of the biggest town in Algeria's Souf region is filled with
domes to keep buildings cool. Spend Arabian Nights in the Sahara desert town
of Timimoun where the red terracotta buildings blend in with the surrounding
sand dunes.
Rural
Get your first glimpse of the sandy Sahara desert through the craggy stone
passages of the El Kautara Gorges. Then escape the crowds and take in the
rocky coves along the Turquoise Coast. Head to Tassili n'Ajjer
National Park to see Saharan Cypress trees and rock formations, sculpted
into arches by the desert wind. Hire a guide to show you its impressive Neolithic
rock paintings.
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