Algeria: Saharan Fortresses & Desert Palms Route (7 Days)
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Duration 7 days
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Type Discovery
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Group Size 50 Peoples
Overview
Theme: History + Desert Landscapes
Algeria’s M’zab Valley and Saharan south are a living museum of pre-Islamic architecture, medieval Berber culture, and raw desert beauty. From ancient fortified cities to palm-fringed oases and sweeping dunes, this itinerary explores a side of North Africa still untouched by mainstream tourism — silent, sacred, and strikingly cinematic.
Included & Excluded
Arrive at Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algiers Check into a boutique hotel in the Kasbah district Afternoon guided walk through the Algiers Casbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Visit the Ketchaoua Mosque, Martyrs’ Memorial, and a traditional hammam (optional) Dinner and overnight in Algiers
Morning domestic flight to Ghardaïa, a desert town built on five hilltop ksars Explore the town center, visit the M’zab market, and tour the Ibadi religious quarter Dinner and overnight in a traditional mud-brick guesthouse
Full-day exploration of the pentapolis — the five ksars of Ghardaïa, Melika, Beni Isguen, Bounoura, and El Atteuf Meet local artisans producing rugs and ceramics Picnic lunch beneath date palms and return for a sunset viewpoint hike Overnight in Ghardaïa
Scenic 5-hour drive south to the oasis town of El Menia Stop along the way to photograph dune fields and desert plateaus Check into a desert lodge surrounded by palm groves Dinner under the stars
Visit Mozabite villages and learn about their unique social structure and water management systems Camel ride to a nearby dune for panoramic views Optional henna demonstration or mint tea in a family tent Overnight in El Menia
Drive back to Ghardaïa and catch a late flight to Algiers Optional evening stroll or rooftop farewell dinner Overnight in Algiers
Transfer to airport for onward flight
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