Take a trip Algeria

Take a trip to Algeria

Algeria tour guides don’t just show you around — they give shape to a place that’s far bigger, and far quieter, than most imagine. The country stretches wide, its beauty not shouted, but there if you take the time. Cities with long memories, landscapes left mostly alone.

There’s Algeria from Above, filmed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand — a way to start seeing it differently. Kabylie, to the east, unfolds in green slopes and hilltop villages. Then the coast appears — calm beaches, light flickering on the water. Further down, once past Tamanrasset, everything shifts again. The desert takes over. Sand, heat, silence — and that strange sense that time has slowed down.

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5 ideas for guided tours in Algeria

 

  • Algiers

    Algérie - ville d'Alger

    Algeria’s capital is a city full of charm, which smells good the sea air of the Mediterranean ports. In the alleys of its kasbah, which spreads out along the hill, you will discover, enchanted, beautiful white houses through its numerous small alleys, which made the reputation of the city. At the seaside, the Martyrs square is lined with old buildings in Haussmann style, where Algerians come to walk and take a break on the shaded terraces.

    Go and visit its beautiful monuments such as Notre-Dame d’Afrique, one of the last basilicas of the African continent, the Ketchaoua Mosque, often remodeled (its construction dates back to 1436), or one of its palaces, truly joyful, such as the Dar Aziza house or the Palais des Raïs complex. To admire the whole panorama of the bay of Algiers, you will be able to climb on the Saint-Raphael balcony in El-Biar.

  • Kabylia

    Algérie - Kabylie

    Kabylia is a region in the north of Algeria, located at the foot of a mountain range that runs along the sea. Its population is mainly composed by the Berber people. It is usually divided into two large areas.

    – The great Kabylie: around Tizi Ouzou, you will go on beautiful outings to reach the crests of the Djurdjura, where the mountains sometimes exceed 2 000 meters. You will pass by lakes and forests, and discover small villages that still practice an authentic craft. However, be careful: ask for information before going through this part of Kabylia, or have an Algerian tour guide accompany you for maximum safety.

    Little Kabylia: visit the beautiful city of Bejaia, on the Mediterranean coast. You will quickly reach the Place du 1er Novembre (ex Place Geydon), from where you will enjoy a view on the sea front, and where everyone likes to come and have a drink.

    From there, you will reach the fort Moussa, then the kasbah. From Bejala, there is no shortage of hikes. The National Park of Gouraya, with the diversity of its landscapes, attracts each year more than one million visitors, who come to recharge their batteries in the middle of an incomparable diversity of flora and fauna. One can observe macaques, lynx and jackals. Less known, the Park of Taza will also seduce the greatest number with the fairy beaches of Jijel.

  • Tlemcen

    Algérie - Tlemcen

    The capital of Arab-Andalusian music has known how to mix, through its history, all kinds of cultures. Located near the Moroccan border, the pearl of the Maghreb has a multitude of possible visits. The citadel of El Mechouar Palace is of great renown. The building, which dates from the 13th century, is a jewel of the Zianides constructions, Berber dynasty which reigned on the region during this time.

    To appreciate all the beauty of the city, go to the plateau of Lalla Setti, which dominates the city of Tlemcen. Here, at the top of a hill 800 meters high, which can be reached by cable car or bus, a beautiful space has been created, with gardens for children and a small forest, called “the forest of the little partridge”.

    On the way down, visit the ruins of Mansourah, which was a real city built by the Sultan of Fez at the end of the 13th century, who came to take over the city. There are still some ramparts, and a famous minaret. A little outside the city is a natural site of beauty: the waterfalls of El Ourit, and just next door, the caves of Ain Beni Add, which contain stalactites and stalagmites that are 65 000 years old.

  • Anaba

    Algérie - Annaba

    Anaba — Algeria’s fourth largest city, once known as Hippo Regius — sits in the northeast, not far from Tunisia. People say it dates back to 1300 B.C., maybe earlier. But what you see now is something else. A mix. Fragments of the past folded into a living city. Streets alive with noise. Open squares where people linger. And beyond, flat plains drifting down to the sea.

    The coast is close, always. Quiet, too. Beaches like Sidi Salem, Vedro, Ain Achir — mostly locals. Above it all, Mount Edoughune rises. The trail isn’t easy, but it doesn’t rush you either. At the top, the view unfolds. The whole city, almost still. And if you’re drawn to old stories, the Basilica of Saint Augustine waits on a hill. He lived here once, between 396 and 430. The building came much later. The silence, though — still here.

  • Tamanrasset

    Algérie - Tamanrasset

    For something wilder, head south. Tamanrasset, deep in the Hoggar Mountains, right where the Sahara begins.

    Out here, the desert spreads without end. Dunes that go on for hours. Stones shaped by wind, by time. Tracks that only 4x4s can follow, all the way to small, green pockets — the oases. You don’t find them, exactly. You reach them.

    There’s a lot to take in. The Atakor massif, for one — highest volcanic range in the region. Strange shapes, colors that don’t always make sense. You walk through canyons, past carvings cut into stone. As if the place were telling its story in bits and pieces. Like an open-air museum that never needed walls.

Must-Visit Attractions in Algeria

  • Algiers – The dynamic capital of the country, known for its Casbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Notre-Dame d’Afrique basilica offering panoramic views over the bay.
  • Oran – A port city known for its raï music, beaches, and heritage, with the Santa Cruz fort providing stunning views over the Mediterranean.
  • Constantine – A city suspended above gorges, famous for its dizzying bridges, historic alleys, and spectacular views from the Sidi M’Cid bridge.
  • Ghardaia – An ancient city in the heart of the desert and center of the M’zab Valley, with unique architecture and a peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by the dunes of the Ghardaïa desert.
  • Tamanrasset – A southern city, gateway to the Hoggar Mountains and Saharan expeditions, ideal for exploring the desert and discovering Tuareg traditions.
  • Tipasa – Roman archaeological site by the sea, where Roman ruins meet the blue of the Mediterranean in an enchanting setting.
  • Djemila – Perfectly preserved Roman ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with temples, forums, and theaters showcasing ancient history.
  • Biskra – Gateway to the desert with lush oases and majestic palm groves, featuring a mild climate and hot springs.
  • Tlemcen – A historic city with Andalusian influences, known for its Islamic monuments like the Great Mosque and the El Mechouar palace.
  • Annaba – A coastal city with golden beaches, featuring the Saint Augustine basilica perched on a hill offering spectacular sea views.
  • Tassili n’Ajjer National Park – A unique desert region with spectacular rock formations and prehistoric rock paintings, providing insights into ancient life.
  • Chelia Mountains – The highest peaks of the Saharan Atlas, ideal for hiking and offering breathtaking panoramas of the mountains and green valleys.
  • Ghoufi Canyon – An impressive canyon with troglodyte dwellings clinging to the cliffs, and stunning views of the gorges and oases of the Abiod Valley.
  • Ghardaïa Desert – Expanses of golden sand and natural wonders surrounding Ghardaïa, perfect for a full immersion into the desert and M’zab culture.

Practical Information Algeria

Capital

Algiers

Official Language

Arabic

Area

2,381,741 km²

National Holiday

November 1

Population

44 million

Currency

Algerian Dinar (DZD)

Time Zone

CET (UTC+1)

Climate

Mediterranean & Desert

Phone Code

+213

Voltage and Plugs

230 V, Type C & F

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