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
Taessa and Atakor: the great Hoggar trek with Mount Tahat
Sixteen days on foot across the whole Atakor and Taessa, with the Assekrem hermitage, a night at altitude after climbing Mount Tahat and a crossing of the Taessa ridge.
Overview
Our most complete trek in the Hoggar mountains. You walk north from Essouf Mellen through gorges and passes, camp below Mount Tahat, approach the Assekrem as the rock changes from lava to granite, and spend a night near Charles de Foucauld's hermitage. Then comes the ascent of Mount Tahat and a high bivouac.
The second half crosses the granite Taessa massif by a ridge at over 2,100 m and the basalt plateau of Tassa n'Aguenna before returning to Tamanrasset. Expect four to six hours of mountain walking a day; good fitness is essential.
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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Days 2–4 Meeting the caravan and heading north Essouf Mellen
4x4 drive to Aharar and Essouf Mellen, first bivouac with the caravan, then across the plain towards Asseloum.
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Days 5–7 Gorges and passes below Mount Tahat Oued Tanhart
Gorges of the wadi Ilaman, passes and mountain paths, camp below Mount Tahat and an optional small summit near Tahassa.
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Days 8–9 Approach to the Assekrem Assekrem
From lava to granite along the wadi Asarou, then the Assekrem plateau, the hermitage and a descent to camp at In Fergan.
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Days 10–11 Mount Tahat Mount Tahat
Approach along the wadi Ebowel, then the ascent of Mount Tahat and a bivouac at altitude.
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Days 12–13 Across the Taessa ridge Taessa
Volcanic walking to Tin Eguefes, then into the granite Taessa and over its ridge at Edekel n'Tahart.
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Day 14 Basalt plateau of Tassa n'Aguenna Tassa n'Aguenna
The wadi Eméharagélé and the basalt plateau below the Adrar Hegrin.
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Day 15 Return to Tamanrasset Tamanrasset
Last walk to Aguendou Wan Tamalra and drive back to Tamanrasset; night at the guesthouse.
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Day 16 Departure Tamanrasset
Transfer to Tamanrasset 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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