Since we were unable to drive on the rough piste from Tamanrasset to Djanet, Tanezrouft coordinated an early morning flight for us, with an arrival of around 2 am to Djanet. There, we quickly found that Djanet is the quintessential outdoorsmen’s paradise, complete with activities such as trekking, camping, dune boarding (for those so inclined),…Continue reading Algeria – Djanet
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Algeria – Adrar, In Salah & Tamanrasset
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
Algeria – El Oued, Mzab Valley & Timimuon
This portion of our tour focused on the Grand Erg Oriental (El Oued, aptly nicknamed the city of 1000 domes) and the Grand Erg Occidental (to visit the UNESCO heritage M’Zab Valley, El Golea…the most popular source of bottled water in the country, and Timimoun, which is an unforgettable red hued oasis town). As we…Continue reading Algeria – El Oued, Mzab Valley & Timimuon