A short guide about Adventure travel to Algeria
If you want to visit Algeria – you’ll find this Arab country in North Africa, and is the second-largest country after Sudan. Algeria has a Mediterranean Sea coastline in the north, and is surrounded by Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali, Mauritania and the Western Sahara. Although much of Algerian’s recent history has been dominated by civil wars and subsequent warlords, the country is gradually restoring order and proving to be an interest destination.
In Central Algeria you’ll find the capital Algiers is serviced by Houari Boumedienne International Airport – Algeria’s international gateway. And this is the place to visit the Monument of Martyrs, and La Grande Poste. Take a tour of The Casbah – an ancient city, dating back to the 17th century. Visit the Ketchaoua Mosque that was built in 1794 by the Dey Baba Hassan, the El Djedid Mosque that was built in 1660 during the Turk reign, and the El Kebir Mosque; the oldest mosque in the Casbah.
Tour Northeast Algeria for her extensive mountains, high plains and the city of Annaba; visit the Church of Saint-Augustine of Hippo, or "Lela Bouna" a dominating sight, which is a marvel, with stunning architecture and ancient Roman ruins right behind it. A visit to Annaba is not complete without enjoying its beautiful Mediterranean coastline and many beaches – a place to relax during the day, and at night – the beach "Chappui" comes alive at night with restaurants, clubs and people enjoying the cool refreshing air.
Tour Northwest Algeria for the mountainous coastal area west of Algiers, and visit Tipasa – a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its Byzantine, Roman and Phoenician ruins. Trek the Saharan Atlas range of the Atlas Mountains inland of the high plateaus in northern Algeria, and travel by camels in the Sahara desert through the South Algeria Tassilli n'Ajjer National Park and M'zab.
Tourabout has a variety of vacation packages travelling through Algeria provided by our tour providers who will take you on a truly unique and epic adventure cross North Africa from coast to coast – from Cairo to Casablanca – to discover the rich cultures, dramatic histories and awe-inspiring natural beauty.