Planning a Sahara desert experience: a step-by-step guide
Trek or 4x4? Tent or open sky? What fitness, what kit, what paperwork? Everything to decide and prepare before your first nights in the Algerian Sahara.
Algeria travel blog
Practical advice and stories from our guides to help you plan the trip.
The best time to visit Algeria, month by month
Desert or coast, Roman cities or oases: the right season depends on where you go. A month-by-month guide to weather, festivals and crowds across Algeria.
The cultural heritage of Algeria: the seven UNESCO sites and living traditions
From Neolithic paintings to Ottoman palaces, Algeria's seven World Heritage Sites span ten thousand years. Here is what each one is, why it matters and how to visit — plus the living traditions UNESCO also recognises.
Algeria travel planning guide: itineraries for 7, 10 and 14 days
How long to stay, which regions to combine and how to sequence flights, seasons and visas — with three tried-and-tested itineraries from our team.
Exploring the Algerian Sahara: five deserts in one
Sandstone labyrinths, red dunes, volcanic mountains, sand seas and oasis towns: a journey through the five faces of the Algerian Sahara and how to explore each of them.
Ancient History of Algeria: 5 Archaeological Sites to Discover
Numidian kings, Roman colonies and Byzantine walls: five ancient sites that show why Algeria holds some of the best-preserved ruins of the Mediterranean.
Saharan Wildlife: Which Animals Can You Observe in the Desert?
The Sahara looks empty, but it is home to gazelles, fennecs, Barbary sheep and many birds. Here is what you may spot on a desert trip — and how to spot it.
Why Choose the Tadrart Rouge for Your Desert Immersion?
Red dunes that change colour with the sun, natural arches and thousands of prehistoric engravings: the Tadrart Rouge is the Sahara as you have always imagined it.
What to See in the Fortified City of Ghardaïa?
Pyramid-shaped towns around their mosques, a busy souk, carpets and palm gardens: a guide to Ghardaïa and the ksour of the M'zab Valley.