Algeria: Sahara Dunes and Roman Ruins

Why Visit Algeria?

Africa's largest country stretches from a Mediterranean coastline into the vast Sahara, offering some of the continent's best-preserved Roman ruins alongside dramatic desert landscapes and ancient rock art.

Top Attractions

1. Timgad

A remarkably preserved Roman colonial town in the desert, often called the 'Pompeii of Africa.'

2. Casbah of Algiers

A UNESCO-listed Ottoman-era citadel and maze of narrow streets overlooking the Mediterranean.

3. Djémila Roman Ruins

Mountain-top Roman ruins with well-preserved forums, temples and mosaics.

4. Tassili n'Ajjer

A vast Saharan plateau famous for prehistoric rock art and otherworldly sandstone formations.

5. Hoggar Mountains

A dramatic volcanic mountain range deep in the Sahara, popular for trekking and stargazing.

Unmissable Experiences

Sahara Desert Expedition

Trek by camel or 4x4 into the dunes of the Hoggar or Tassili n'Ajjer.

Casbah Walking Tour

Wander the narrow lanes of Algiers' historic Ottoman quarter.

Roman Ruins Day Trip to Timgad

Explore one of North Africa's best-preserved Roman cities.

Stargazing in the Sahara

Camp under some of the clearest, darkest skies on the continent.

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More information about Algeria

Algeria is Africa's largest country by area, with a Mediterranean north giving way to the vast expanse of the Sahara across its southern regions.

Its history spans Berber, Roman, Ottoman and French colonial periods, all visible in its architecture, from Roman ruins to the Casbah of Algiers.

The Algerian Sahara holds some of the world's most significant prehistoric rock art, particularly across the Tassili n'Ajjer plateau.

Travel infrastructure is still developing compared to neighbouring Morocco and Tunisia, so guided tours are recommended for desert regions.

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