Our journey begins in Algiers, the lively Algerian capital where we will start by exploring the Casbah, the beating heart of the city. The entire Casbah is a UNESCO World Heritage site, ensuring its whitewashed walls and 18th century buildings are maintained. After enjoying lunch in a traditional Algerian restaurant on a roof terrace overlooking the city and the Bay of Algiers ,we'll explore the narrow alleyways and learn about the central role the Casbah played in the uprising against the French. We'll also discover more of Algiers, including the harbour, the Ketchaoua Mosque and the Grande Poste, before  transfer to Algiers airport for the evening flight to Ghardaia*  You will be transferred to a guest house or hotel in the city centre of Ghardaia where you will enjoy a delicious dinner and a peaceful night’s sleep.

*Please note that flight times (and therefore exact itineraries) are subject to change but the 1hr 30 min flight to Ghardaia usually departs at about 18:30 meaning that we'll transfer directly to the guesthouse on arrival in Ghardaia

 🏠  Hotel M'Zab/Gite Tarist or similar 🍽️ lunch, dinner

Located 600 km south of the capital Algiers Ghardaia and nestled at an altitude of 500 metres

Classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1981, the M'zab valley is made up of 5 thousand-year-old “Kasr” villages (El Ateuf / Bounoura / Ghardaia / Melika / Beni Isguen) our local guide will reveal to you all the secrets of the Ibadi civilization of trades from each “Ksar” to the architectural rules as well as the social organisation of the Mozabite community.

After breakfast, visit the ksar of Ghardaïa and discover the casbahs of the central mosque and the large market square.

We will stop for lunch and a short rest. In the early afternoon we will venture to the village of Beni Isguen, the “Boulila” tower, the old mosque and “lala Achou” square and its famous fish market.

A delicious traditional dinner accompanied by folk entertainment awaits you in the evening at the guest house.

 🏠  Hotel M'Zab/Gite Tarist or similar 🍽️breakfast, lunch, dinner

Embark on a morning visit to the legendary k’sar of El-atteuf, nicknamed the “mother of cities” in the pentapolis, and pay homage to the mausoleum of Sidi Brahim, after a tasty lunch we will follow with a visit to the Ghardaïa palm grove and its underground water sharing system. After dinner we will transfer to the airport for the late night flight to Tamanrasset.  receive a warm welcome at the  airport and transfer to the  guesthouse for a restful night .

*Please note that flight times (and therefore exact itineraries) are subject to change but the 1hr 15min flight to Tamanrasset usually departs at about 23:50 meaning that we'll transfer directly to the guesthouse on arrival in Tamanrasset in the early hours of Day 4.

 🏠  Guesthouse or similar 🍽️ breakfast, lunch, dinner

 Start your day with breakfast, before embarking on an exhilarating excursion into the heart of the Hoggar massif, climbing towards the inspiring peak of Assekrem overlooking the Attack Or massif and the iconic Hermitage of the Father of  Foucauld (built in 1910).  Enjoy a picnic in the picturesque Guelta of Afillal. End your day with a 15-minute walk to the summit of Assekrem to admire one of the most beautiful sunsets. Tasty dinner at the refuge and overnight stay.  

   🏠 wild camping 🍽️ breakfast, lunch, dinner

 Sunrise Serenity and Tamanrasset Exploration - An early rise to witness the enchanting sunrise from the plateau.  After breakfast, return to Tamanrasset for a quiet lunch at the  guesthouse.  Explore Tamanrasset, the capital of Ahaggar, with its museum, bustling African market and fascinating blacksmiths’ quarter. Return to your lodgings for dinner and a charming folklore evening. overnight stay.  

 🏠  Guesthouse or similar 🍽️ breakfast, lunch, dinner

In the morning Immerse yourself in history with a visit to the fort and the church, followed by a special meeting with The White Fathers.  After lunch, venture to Tagmarte to explore an open-air museum Featuring ancient rock carvings, testimony to the origins of calligraphy dating back to More than 6000 years old.  Return to the lodge for a delicious dinner and a rest before your early morning flight back to Algiers*

 Please note that flight times (and therefore exact itineraries) are subject to change but the 2hr 30min flight to algiers usually departs at about 03:25 meaning that we'll transfer directly to the hotel on arrival in Tipaza in the early hours of Day 7.

 🏠  Guesthouse or similar 🍽️ breakfast, lunch, dinner

Depart Tamanrasset airport at 3:25 a.m. arrival in Algiers at 5:55 a.m. You will be transferred to your hotel in Tipaza, around 50 km west of Algiers. Tipaza is a  UNESCO World Heritage site on the Mediterranean coast. After checking in the hotel we continued to ancient Tipaza, the Roman town of Tipasa with its unmissable museum where magnificent mosaics are exhibited. A former punic trading post, was occupied by Rome, which made it a strategic base for the conquest of the Mauritanian kingdoms. It includes a unique set of Phoenician, Roman, paleo-Christian and Byzantine remains, alongside indigenous monuments, such as the Kbor er-Roumia, the great royal mausoleum of Mauretania. We will then take lunch with excellent Mediterranean fish on the menu at a local restaurant.  After lunch we will take the coastal road to Cherchell,  it is located on the other side of the Chenoua massif on the coast, it was once recognised as the capital of Mauritania under King Juba II.  Visit the National Museum and its collection of ancient sculptures with its famous Apollo. Returning to the hotel  by the early evening before heading out for dinner.

  🏠  C.E.T. Tourist complex or similar 🍽️ breakfast, lunch, dinner

The tour ends this morning in Tipaza after breakfast we will transfer to algiers for short souvenir shopping before getting into the airport

Those on the suggested group flights will transfer in  time for the early afternoon departure.

🍽️   breakfast