After exploring the Grand Ergs, we drove south towards Adrar, another mud-red city whose unique color reminded us of Timimoun. We drank tea in the massive town square (complete with carpets laid out beneath the starry night), and listened as hundreds of birds stormed the Hotel Touat, noisily claiming the hotel courtyard garden as their…Continue reading Algeria – Adrar, In Salah & Tamanrasset
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Algeria – Setif, Constantine, Djemila & Timgad
After exploring Algiers, it was time to head west towards Setif, a city famous for its somewhat risqué public fountain (Ain Fouara). Here we also enjoyed the city zoo and amusement park, as well as the super friendly service at La Grotte Restaurant (two thumbs up for most original décor). Next, it was time to…Continue reading Algeria – Setif, Constantine, Djemila & Timgad
Algeria – Algiers, Cherchell & Tipaza
We kicked off our trip to Algeria in Algiers, a dazzling white washed city that we quickly grew to love. This Mediterranean city’s vibe is just cool, and we thoroughly enjoyed admiring the gorgeous architecture, getting lost in the alleyways of the legendary Casbah, chatting with friendly locals who welcomed us to Algeria with open…Continue reading Algeria – Algiers, Cherchell & Tipaza