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.
Discovering Constantine, the city of bridges
Perched on a rock above the Rhumel gorge, Constantine is one of the most spectacular cities in North Africa. A walk through its bridges, palaces, music and food — and the Roman cities nearby.
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.
Algerian Culinary Specialties to Taste
From chorba to couscous and date pastries, a short guide to the dishes you will share at Algerian tables — and in our desert camps.
What to See and Do in Algiers: 7 Must-Sees
Palaces of the Casbah, a basilica above the bay, a world-class museum and a monument to independence: seven places not to miss in the Algerian capital.
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.