10-Day Sahara and Oases Tour in Algeria with M'Zab Valley and Ksour

• Arrival at Houari Boumediene International Airport, followed by meet-and-greet assistance and transfer to the city.
• Guided tour of the Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Walk through its narrow alleys.
• Visit traditional houses and historic viewpoints.
• Lunch in a local restaurant.
• Visit Martyrs' Memorial, offering panoramic views over the Mediterranean.
• Continue to Jardin d'Essai du Hamma, one of North Africa's most historic botanical gardens.
• Free time in the afternoon.

Overnight in Algiers.

• Early breakfast, then transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Ghardaia.
• Arrival, transfer to the hotel, and lunch.
• Afternoon orientation tour of Beni Izghen, a fortified Mozabite city and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Stop at Boulila Tower for panoramic views over the M'Zab Valley.
• Evening walk through the traditional market.

Overnight in Ghardaia.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Guided visits to Mélika and Bounoura, historic Mozabite towns renowned for their unique architecture, social organization, and lifestyle.
• Lunch in town.
• Free afternoon for relaxation or optional local experiences.

Overnight in Ghardaia.

• Early breakfast and road journey to El-Goléa (approx. 3 hours).
• Arrival and lunch at a guest house or hotel.
• Afternoon visit to Bel-Bachir Church and the resting place of Charles de Foucauld.
• Walk through the vast palm grove, famous for its mineral water sources and agricultural heritage.
• Sunset experience in the dunes followed by dinner.

Overnight in El-Goléa.

• Breakfast.
• Visit the Vieux Ksar of El-Goléa, a 9th-century citadel overlooking the oasis.
• Explore remnants of ancestral dwellings and ancient water systems.
• Visit the Sahara Museum, showcasing desert life and historical collections.
• Departure by road to Timimoun (approx. 4 hours).
• Arrival, dinner, and overnight in Timimoun.

• Breakfast.
• Visit Timimoun Old Ksar and Ouled Haroun Fortress.
• Discover the Fougaras, an ingenious traditional underground irrigation system still in use.
• Explore nearby desert villages and palm groves.
• Lunch with local flavors.
• Afternoon visit to the Ighzer cliffs and caves, sculpted naturally by wind and erosion.

Overnight in Timimoun.

• Breakfast and departure to Beni Abbes, the White Oasis.
• Arrival and lunch.
• Visit Charles de Foucauld's Chapel and his early hermitage.
• Walk through the palm grove and explore the Old Ksar.
• Visit the Beni Abbes Museum, featuring desert wildlife, fossils, and Saharan craftsmanship.
• Departure to Taghit (approx. 150 km).

Overnight in Taghit.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Afternoon exploration of the Old Ksar, Ksour Valley, and Berrebi Oasis.
• Observe the region's distinctive red-earth architecture.
• Sunset experience followed by dinner.
• Optional sandboarding on the dunes.

Overnight in Taghit.

• Early breakfast.
• Road transfer to Bechar Airport.
• Domestic flight to Algiers.
• Arrival, transfer to the hotel, and free time to relax or explore independently.

Overnight in Algiers.

• Breakfast.
• Depending on your flight schedule:
• Free time or last-minute shopping.
• Transfer to Houari Boumediene International Airport with assistance until departure.