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.
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.
The 12 best places to visit in Algeria
From the painted canyons of the Tassili to the bridges of Constantine and the red oasis of Timimoun: twelve places that show the full range of Algeria.
When is the best time to visit the Algerian Sahara?
October to April is desert season, but each month has its own character. Here is how to choose.
What to pack for a desert trek
Our guides' packing list for a week on the plateau or in the dunes.