Algeria · Desert Adventure

4-Day Timimoun Sahara Adventure with Ksour and Folklore Night

4 Days Round trip from Timimoun Moderate pace
Algeria's Adrar Province
The Heart of the Sahara
The Heart of the Sahara
The Heart of the Sahara
The Heart of the Sahara
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore ksour villages including Ighzer, Ouled Saïd, Kali, and Thala with palm groves and foggara systems
  • 02 Discover Timimoun's city highlights, including the old ksar, local market, and artisan crafts
  • 03 Experience desert sunsets with traditional tea and the Field of Desert Roses
  • 04 Enjoy a traditional lamb "merdoum" dinner with folklore music under the Sahara night sky

Embark on a 4-day Sahara adventure in Timimoun, Algeria's Red Oasis. Travel through ancient ksour including Ighzer, Ouled Saïd, Kali, and Thala, and admire ingenious foggara irrigation systems. Explore palm groves, artisan workshops, and the Field of Desert Roses. Witness desert sunsets with traditional tea and delight in a folklore music night with a traditional lamb "merdoum" dinner. This immersive journey blends authentic culture, desert landscapes, and unforgettable hospitality.

Embark on a 4-day Sahara adventure in Timimoun, Algeria's Red Oasis.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Algiers
Languages Arabic, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Timimoun and Petit Tassili Excursion

  • Take a flight from Algiers to Timimoun.
  • Receive a warm welcome at Timimoun Airport and transfer to a traditional guest house.
  • Set out on a 4x4 excursion to Tmana village and admire the ochre rock formations of the Petit Tassili.
  • Watch a stunning desert sunset while sipping traditional tea.
  • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Timimoun.
2
Day 02

Ksour and Oases Discovery by 4x4

  • Have breakfast before setting off on a full-day 4x4 excursion.
  • Visit Ighzer village, its ksar, and cave.
  • Explore Ouled Saïd with its palm grove and ancestral foggara irrigation system.
  • Discover Kali village, known for its pottery traditions.
  • Take a lunch break in the palm grove of Aghlad, followed by visits to local artisan workshops.
  • Stop at the Field of Desert Roses to collect sand roses.
  • Return to Timimoun for a traditional dinner and overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Timimoun City Tour and Thala Village

  • Begin with breakfast at the guest house.
  • Join a guided city tour of Timimoun, including the Trans-Saharan Hotel, the old ksar (UNESCO-listed), and the local market.
  • Return for lunch at the guest house.
  • Enjoy an afternoon 4x4 excursion to Thala village, famed for its ksar and gardens.
  • Witness a desert sunset with tea.
  • Savour a traditional lamb "merdoum" dinner and a night of local music and folklore at Ksar Amazaten.

Overnight stay in Timimoun.

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Day 04

Departure from Timimoun

  • Have breakfast at the guest house.
  • Transfer to Timimoun Airport for your return flight to Algiers.
Timimoun, Algérie, Petit Tassili ochre formations, Field of Desert Roses

Where this trip takes you

Timimoun, Algérie, Petit Tassili ochre formations, Field of Desert Roses

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Timimoun 1 city · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip flight from Algiers to Timimoun and back to Algiers
  • Airport transfers and 4x4 transport during excursions
  • Full board including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with picnics and traditional meals
  • Local guide and assistance during excursions
  • Visa assistance for international travelers (apply 15 to 20 days before travel)

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Optional hammam or spa activities
  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Light clothing for daytime and a warm jacket for evenings
  • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
  • Small backpack for excursions
  • Camera to capture the desert magic
  • Personal documents and ID

Know before you go

  • Departure and return are from Algiers.
  • Accommodation is in a comfortable guest house.
  • The program includes moderate walking and 4x4 desert excursions.
  • Weather: hot by day, cool at night - pack accordingly.
  • Visa processing takes a minimum of 20 days - please apply early.
  • Hotel accommodation is available on request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Timimoun, Algérie
Tour start
Timimoun, Algérie
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Timimoun.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €710.00 — €992.00
Double Sharing €710.00 — €895.00

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