Africa
Algeria
The Sahara, Roman ruins and the white Casbah of Algiers. Say salam, and enjoy the hospitality!
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Border areas (Libya, Niger, Mali, Mauritania and parts of the south) are advised against; Sahara trips need an approved agency.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 16:17
- Currency
- DZD
- Calling code
- +213
- Capital
- Algiers
- Languages spoken
- Arabic
Places to see
Casbah of Algiers
The old town, a UNESCO site.
Timgad
A Roman city in the Aurès, a UNESCO site.
Tassili n'Ajjer
Rock art and stone forests in the Sahara (licensed agency required).
Ghardaïa
The M'zab valley towns, a UNESCO site.
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
