Volcanic peaks, Tuareg camps and a night near Charles de Foucauld's hermitage to watch the sun rise over the Hoggar mountains.
Around Tamanrasset, the Hoggar (Ahaggar) rises in a landscape of basalt needles and volcanic peaks, with Algeria's highest summit, Mount Tahat, close to 3,000 metres. It is a darker, more dramatic Sahara than the dunes further north.
The highlight is the Assekrem plateau, where Charles de Foucauld built his hermitage in 1911. Sleeping nearby lets you watch the sun come up over the Atakor massif — a moment many travellers describe as the most beautiful of their trip.
Along the way, SEFAR Aventure introduces you to the Tuareg families of the region: tea ceremonies, bread baked in the sand and stories of the caravan routes. Travel is by 4x4 with short walks, and nights alternate between guesthouse and camp. Bring a warm layer: nights on the plateau can drop below freezing in winter.
Airport welcome by our team and transfer to a guesthouse.
Drive into the volcanic massif past basalt organ pipes and Tuareg gardens.
Climb to the Assekrem refuge for sunset, then a night under very dark skies.
Sunrise from the plateau, visit of Charles de Foucauld's hermitage, then walk around the base of Ilamane.
A day with a Tuareg family: tea ceremony, bread baked in the sand, camel herding. On a 5-day version this day is skipped.
Return to Tamanrasset and transfer to the airport.
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.
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