Sahara Desert Adventure Tour

The city of Algiers at night

Welcome to the historic city of Algiers!! Your guide will take you to the hotel for a rest. When you feel ready, you will take a downtown walking tour, including the Grande Poste, the port, and historic mosques.

If you have time head up to the picturesque view from the Basilica Notre Dame d’Afrique. For those with early morning arrivals, you may want to spend the afternoon on a tour through the historic UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah.

Tipaza Roman ruins on the Algerian coast

After breakfast, you will travel to Tipaza for beautiful views and well-preserved Roman ruins along the Mediterranean Sea. Explore its historic basilica, said to be the largest in North Africa. If you enjoy seafood, you may want to try a local restaurant nearby for a fresh fish lunch. Next, continue on to Cherchell to visit two archaeological museums hosting many Roman antiquities. Finally, on your way back to Algiers, you will stop at the mysterious pyramid-like structure of the Tomb de le Christian.

Your next transfer will be to the deep desert town of Tamanrasset. Most flights run later in the evening. On arrival, transfer to a local guesthouse.

The breathtaking view of the Akarakar Plateau

After breakfast, you will depart for Aghaggar National Park, towards the beautiful mountain of Assekrem. Weave through spectacular lunar-like mountain formations of the Akarakar Plateau. Stop to see the oasis, Water Guelta of Afilal. After lunch continues your travels toward Assekrem.

If timed right, you will hopefully arrive in time for an incredible sunset view.

If you are an early bird, wake up early to climb to a high point to see the sunrise. Rumor has it, Assekrem is the world’s most beautiful location for sunrises and sunsets. The rest of your day will be spent exploring local sites, which may include ancient rock paintings dated to 6000 BC. Travel to Issakarassene for the night.

In the morning, depart Issakarassene and travel north through the picturesque desert landscapes until you reach Amadror. Along the way, you’ll stop to see the region of Tadêraz.

After breakfast continue north to the beautiful Fadnoun Plateau. In the region, you’ll find ancient rock art and paintings dating back thousands of years. Enjoy an evening and night in the beauty of the Sahara.

You may want to get up early to catch the picturesque sunrise in this region. Continue south through the Sahara. After lunch continue on your journey until you reach Essendiline.

Essendiline is a hidden gem in the Sahara. Here you will find a clear Oasis spring, vegetation, and cliffs. You’ll take time to explore this region on foot before continuing your journey south to camp in the region of Tikoubaouine.

In the morning, travel through extraordinary landscape of Sahara Desert mountains, canyons, and rock arches. Later today, be ready to see lost, ancient rock art paintings (12,000 BC to 100 AD) depicting cattle, giraffes, and people.

Hedgehod rock formation

Throughout the day, your guide will make additional stops at various rock formations and arches. The guide team will set up camp at Tin Merzouga, which is near the Niger and Libyan border. If you dare, hike up the nearby ‘red-colored’ sand dunes which reach up to 18,000 feet high and offer an unforgettable view.

Accommodation: Basic Camping

Crying cow cave carving

In the morning, depart by 4x4 for more once-in-a-lifetime adventures. If you have time, stop by a ‘World Cup’ rock formation and a hidden oasis.

Finally, continue to Oued Amais to see the famous crying cow painting.

Today you will take a flight back to Algiers. When you arrive in the city, you will check into the hotel and spend time relaxing after such an incredible Sahara adventure.

If you have time in the afternoon, you may also tour some of Algiers.

Algeris' Botanical Garden. Seen right: Monument to the Martyr

Today you will have a full day exploring Algiers. Visit the Bardo Museum set in a beautiful neo-Moorish villa, the Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Art, the UNESCO World Heritage Casbah, historic mosques, and other sites that you may have missed on Day 1.

If you have time before your flight, your guide will show you more of the historical sites in the city. Your driver will take you to the airport for your departure flight.