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Algeria, France · Trekking
The journey
Explore the extreme southern region of Tassili N'Ajjer in Algeria, home to the rare gem of the Tadrart. Trek through the beautiful gorges of El Berdj, cross the pink dunes of Moul Naga, explore rock carvings, and discover the 600-metre red dunes of the Tin Merzouga Erg. This 9-day tour also includes a hike to the impressive arches of Tamezguida and visits to remarkable prehistoric paintings, including the famous site of the "Crying Cow."
Trek through the beautiful gorges of El Berdj, cross the pink dunes of Moul Naga, explore rock carvings, and discover the 600-metre red dunes of the Tin Merzouga Erg.
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Day by day
Depart from Paris for Djanet.
Meet the tour crew on arrival in Djanet, then head to your first bivouac on the road towards the Tadrart, just 15 minutes from the airport. Explore the Tadrart before returning to camp in Tinamali in the evening.
Overnight stay at camp in Tinamali.
Depart from Tinamali early in the morning and set out on a one-hour trek to El Berdj.
Arrive in El Berdj and explore its sandy expanse.
Overnight stay at camp in El Berdj.
Set out on a 4 to 6-hour trek through the gorges of El Berdj.
Explore an impressive dune in El Berdj.
Continue towards Moul Naga, where a bivouac will be set up for your overnight stay.
After breakfast, trek for 4 to 6 hours among the pink dunes and rock carvings of Moul Naga.
See the beautiful engravings of Wan Iska.
Set out for the Guelta of Bouhadan and arrive later in the evening.
Overnight stay at camp in Bouhadan.
Rise early in the morning and set out on a 6-hour trek towards a historical site famous for its beautiful Neolithic-era paintings in the Bovidian style.
Discover the Tin Merzouga Erg and its red dunes, some of which rise as high as 600 metres.
Head to the camp in Tin Merzouga for an overnight stay.
Enjoy an early breakfast and set out on a 4 to 6-hour trek.
Hike around the Tin Merzouga dunes and explore landscapes of infinite variety.
Continue on foot to reach the impressive arches of Tamezguida before heading to the camp in Tamezguida for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, head out for a 2-hour trek, then follow a wadi in Djaren towards the site of its famous cave paintings.
Continue to Adjlati, arriving by evening before retreating for an overnight stay.
Depart for Djanet early in the morning. On the way, visit Tegharghart, home to the "Crying Cow" rock engravings from the Early Hunter Period.
Return to Djanet in the afternoon, enjoy a shower, and relax for some time.
Head out to explore the city, where you will stay overnight.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home or to Paris.
Where this trip takes you
Tadrart gorges, El Berdj sandy expanse, pink dunes of Moul Naga, Tin Merzouga Erg red dunes
The route
The fine print
Certified professional guide
All-terrain vehicles and gasoline
Food
Camping equipment
Logistics
Your 9 days finish where they began, in Djanet.
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