POPULAR
ATTRACTIONS:
Most famous cities of Algeria are Oran, Algiers, In Salah,
El golea, Constantine, Bejaia, Tamanrasset, Laghouat, Taghit,
Tlemcen, Annaba and Boghni.
Algers, the capital city, has a maze of pretty small alleys and whitewashed houses.Constantine has some museums and deep gorge protects the city on almost all sides. Taghit is popular among tourists for its oasis and dunes. Oran is an important city and a busy port. Tlemcen has nice mixture of Islamic and French architecture.
Natural attractions in Algeria include Kabylia and the Chiffa Gorges. Boghni is located next to the enormous and magnificent Jurjura mountains. Laghouat is an oasis town, it is where the Sahara desert really starts. The holy town of Beni-Isguen with its well-guarded gate and auction market, makes for an interesting stop.
Tassili n'Ajjer is a famous archaeological site, erosion in the area has resulted in nearly 300 natural rock arches being formed. The M'zab is a limestone plateau, centered around the Wad M'zab and also a world heritage site.
SAFETY CHECK:
Algeria, has been battered by violence and civil unrest over
the past half-century. It is IMPORTANT to check the
travel.state.gov website for most current safety warnings
and which areas have been declared safe for travel. You
should also check the Algerian tourism authority and
consulate for travel and safety recommendations.
POPULAR THINGS TO BUY:
Dates, leather goods, carpets, jewelry, pottery and
paintings.
CLIMATE:
Arid to semi-arid; mild, wet winters with hot, dry summers
along coast; drier with cold winters and hot summers on high
plateau; sirocco is a hot, dust/sand-laden wind especially
common in summer.
CULTURE:
The majority religion is Islam and the normal Islamic ethics
apply in most of the country. Keep in mind to only drink at
home or in a bar, never on the street.