Algeria II
Friday 2 Jan 2026 – Thursday 8 Jan 2026
7 days · 6 nights
Wander Expeditions
5+ years group traveling
Embark on a breathtaking 7-day expedition across Algeria, a land where the Mediterranean meets the Sahara and ancient civilizations still whisper through the dunes. From the whitewashed Kasbahs and French-colonial boulevards of Algiers, to the timeless Berber architecture of Ghardaïa’s M’Zab Valley, and the otherworldly landscapes of Tassili n’Ajjer National Park, this journey weaves together the country’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites in one seamless adventure. Sleep beneath desert stars, trace prehistoric rock art in crimson canyons, and experience the raw beauty and warm hospitality of one of North Africa’s most authentic destinations — a voyage that feels both deeply ancient and daringly new.
Itinerary
Day 01 – Friday: Arrival in Algiers
International arrival at Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport.
Meet & greet our Algeria Wander Fam and straight to explore the roman ruins of Tipaza, a short drive away from Algiers.
Private transfer to Hotel for check-in and overnight.
Day 02 – Saturday: Best of Algiers City Tour – Fly to Ghardaïa
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full-day tour of Algiers, including:
The UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Algiers
Notre-Dame d’Afrique, Martyrs’ Memorial, and the National Museum of Antiquities
Walk through Didouche Mourad Street and Bardo Museum
Evening transfer to airport for flight Algiers → Ghardaïa (approx. 18:30–20:00).
Arrival and transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Ghardaïa.
Day 03 – Sunday: Ghardaïa & the M’Zab Valley
Breakfast at the hotel.
Guided exploration of the M’Zab Valley, a living example of traditional Berber urban planning:
Visit El-Atteuf, Beni Isguen, Melika, and the lively local markets.
Afternoon transfer to airport for next flight.
Day 04 – Monday: Fly to Djanet – Tassili n’Ajjer Desert Expedition
Early-morning flight Ghardaïa → Djanet (01:05–02:50) — operates Mondays only.
Arrival and transfer to Hotel Tiniri (or similar) for a brief rest.
Morning departure for your Tassili n’Ajjer National Park excursion:
Explore surreal desert landscapes, prehistoric rock art, and sandstone formations.
Overnight camping under the stars.
Day 05 – Tuesday: Djanet & Surroundings
Continue the adventure across the Tadrart region, visiting highlights like:
La Vache qui Pleure, Tin Merzouga, and Imenene arches.
Return to Djanet for overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 – Wednesday: Fly Back to Algiers
Transfer to airport for flight Djanet → Algiers
Either 12:05–15:25 (via El Oued) or 02:35–06:55 (via Tamanrasset).
Arrival and transfer to Hotel in Algiers.
Free afternoon for shopping or rest.
Overnight in Algiers.
Day 07 – Thursday: Departure
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to airport for international departure.
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