If Algeria is not considered a tourist destination, it nevertheless has many riches to discover, for travelers who want to take the trouble. Overview of the essentials of a trip to Algeria.
Difficulties in obtaining a visa, lack of tourist infrastructure, memories of the “dark decade” of the 1990s and its violence… The reasons that make Algeria a destination with few tourists do indeed exist. But behind these difficulties, the country conceals treasures to discover, especially in autumn, when the temperature warms up.
Algiers the white
A visit to Algiers begins with a discovery of its oldest district: the Casbah. The old white houses stand alongside mosques and shops. To better discover the place and its history, whose origins date back to the time of the Phoenician counters, the ideal is to choose the option of a visit with a guide, who will take you through the maze of alleys. A visit to the Algerian capital can also pass by the Notre-Dame d’Afrique basilica, which magnificently dominates the city. Another unmissable stop: the Hamma test garden, filled with exotic species.
Cultural Constantine
One of the oldest cities in the world, Constantine is also known for being the city of suspension bridges, which draw the landscape of this beautiful city. The Moorish quarter, the historic heart of the city, is an essential stopover and will seduce lovers of Arab-Andalusian culture.
Timgad, the ancient Roman city
Located southeast of Algiers, Timgad allows you to discover an ancient Roman city, which has managed to survive the centuries. The place was one of the most important Roman cities in Africa in Roman times, as evidenced by its beautiful theater. This city is now nicknamed “the Pompeii of North Africa”.
Timimoun, the gates of the desert
Head south for the Saharan oasis of Timimoun, a beautiful discovery, which alternates between the warmth of its red clay constructions and the coolness of its palm grove. People come here for a guaranteed change of scenery and to admire its citadel. The market of this city located at the gates of the Grand Erg Occidental, a massif of dunes, is also a must.
