Tamanrasset & the Hoggar
Hoggar & Assekrem: sunrise over the Atakor
Volcanic peaks, Tuareg camps and a night near Charles de Foucauld's hermitage to watch the sun rise over the Hoggar mountains.
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Desert expedition
The great caravan: Tamanrasset to Djanet by camel
A three-week camel expedition across the central Sahara, from the volcanic Atakor to the edge of the Ténéré and the canyons of the Tassili n'Ajjer, ending in Djanet.
Overview
For centuries, caravans linked the Hoggar and the Tassili. This expedition follows their spirit over about twenty days of walking: down from the Atakor plateau, across granite valleys and long open plains, past the wells of Tadnest and Tabakat, along the edge of the Ténéré and the dunes of Erg Admer, and finally through the canyons of the Tassili to the oasis of Djanet.
It is a real caravan journey, for travellers who already know the desert. Days are long, comfort is simple and everyone helps at camp. In return you live the rhythm of the cameleers, cross landscapes few people have seen and arrive in Djanet with the feeling of having truly crossed the Sahara.
Day by day
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Day 1 Arrival in Tamanrasset Tamanrasset
Welcome at Tamanrasset airport by the SEFAR team and transfer to a guesthouse.
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Day 2 Meeting the caravan Ezarnen
Free morning in Tamanrasset, then 4x4 drive to meet the camels and cameleers at Ezarnen.
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Days 3–5 Down from the Atakor Atakor
First days of walking across the Atakor plateau and down through the Tahifet valley, past wells and dry riverbeds.
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Days 6–9 Granite valleys and the Serkout massif Oued Sersouf
Long plateau stages, tamarisk valleys and granite boulder fields towards the Serkout massif.
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Days 10–13 Wells and open plains Tadnest
Water stop at the well of Tadnest, then wide plains and quartz passes to the threshold of the Ténéré.
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Days 14–16 Along the Ténéré Tafassasset
The longest stages of the journey across the Tafassasset, with a water refill at the well of Tabakat.
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Day 17 Erg Admer Erg Admer
Skirting the dunes of Erg Admer to camp among small sand hills.
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Days 18–21 The canyons of the Tassili Tassili n'Ajjer
Four days among cliffs, canyons and sand-filled rock towers on the southern edge of the Tassili n'Ajjer.
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Day 22 Arrival in Djanet Djanet
The caravan reaches the oasis of Djanet; visit of the palm grove and night in a guesthouse.
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Day 23 Departure Djanet
Transfer to Djanet airport for your flight.
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- 4x4 transfers to and from the start of the trek
- English- or French-speaking local guide throughout
- Camel or donkey team and cameleers to carry luggage and camp
- All meals during the trek, breakfast in towns
- Camping equipment: tents, mattresses, kitchen
- National park entry fees and permits
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Sleeping bag
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for the crew
Practical information
- Departures
- Private departures on the dates you choose. Ask us about small-group dates in season.
- Accommodation
- Hotel or guesthouse in town at the start and end; tented bivouac with full board during the trek.
- Group size
- 2 – 12 travellers
- Difficulty
- Challenging
A valid passport (6 months) and an Algerian visa or visa-on-arrival authorisation are required. We send the invitation documents you need once your booking is confirmed. See our practical information (checked 19 October 2026).
Hoggar and Tamanrasset region: travel in this area depends on the authorisations and escort rules set by the Algerian authorities, which can change at short notice. We confirm that your dates are feasible before any booking, and adapt the route if needed.
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23 days
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