Places to Visit in Algeria

Algiers is Algeria’s capital. Its white buildings are famous all over the world. It is located on the Bay of Algiers of the Mediterranean Sea, half way between Tunisia and Morocco. It is a cosmopolitan city with about a million inhabitants. Many Europeans live in it. Next >>>

Constantine, in north-east Algeria, is a natural fortress spectacularly perched over a rocky mountain, 800 ft above the Rhumel River valley. It enjoys a mild, Mediterranean climate. Summers average between 21 and 24 °C and in winter, the temperatures drop to 10 to 12 °C.... Next >>>

Ghardaia is an oasis town in northern Algeria. It is one of the main towns of the conservative Mzab Valley region and is home to about 111,000 people.   In summer, temperatures exceed 40C, with high humidity. The... Next >>>

Oran is in north-western Algeria. Situated on the Mediterranean coast, it is the second-largest city in Algeria, and is most famous for being the birthplace of the Rai music style.  Oran enjoys an ideal Mediterranean climate; it has hot, dry summers (21-25oC) and... Next >>>

Taghit is an oasis town in south-western Algeria. It has a population of approximately 8 000 people. Located at west of the Grand Erg Occidental (the Big western Dunes), Taghit experiences an arid climate, influenced by the Sahara. The desert town draws a lot... Next >>>

Tamanrasset is a desert town in southern Algeria. Located near the Ahagaar Mountains, it is today a crucial stopover for desert lovers.   Tamanrasset enjoys pleasant weather all year round due to low humidity. June is the warmest month with temperatures of 22-35C and January is... Next >>>

Timimoun is an oasis town in Algeria. Situated in the middle of the Gourrara region, it opens up to the Grand Erg Occidental and the splendid sand dunes that form it. A desert town, the weather here is fairly harsh with scorching temperatures in the daytime that drop fairly low after... Next >>>