Experience the Sahara and Red Oasis Wonders on a 4 Day Timimoun Adventure
Highlights
Adrar
cultural, sightseeing, Desert
Private Tour
4 Days
Medium
Arabic, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Description
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, enjoy a short camel ride in the dunes, and delight in a folklore music night with a traditional lamb “merdoum” dinner. This immersive journey blends authentic culture, desert landscapes, and unforgettable hospitality.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Timimoun and Petit Tassili
- 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 overnight stay in Timimoun.
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Day 2: Ksour and Oases Discovery
- 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 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.
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Day 3: Timimoun City 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 4: Departure from Timimoun
- Have breakfast at the guest house.
- Transfer to Timimoun Airport for your return flight to Algiers.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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| 2 to 2 | /person |
| 3 to 4 | /person |
| 5 to 11 | /person |
| 12 to 30 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 30 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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