31 Jan 2027
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Escorted tour
Algeria’s Sahara Desert Adventure – 9 Days
Five nights wild camping among the canyons, dunes and rock art of the Algerian Sahara.
9 days
From £2,239
Tour overview
This 9-day adventure takes you into the heart of the Algerian Sahara, one of the most spectacular and least-visited deserts on Earth. A tour leader and a local desert crew look after the group. You stay one night in Algiers, one in Djanet and five nights wild camping in remote desert locations, with dome tents, mattresses, a dining area and a toilet tent; day rooms in Djanet let you shower on your return. All meals are included in the desert.
After a guided tour of Algiers, from the Kasbah to Notre-Dame d’Afrique, you fly south to Djanet, an oasis town at the foot of the Tassili n’Ajjer. Travelling by 4WD with no more than three travellers per vehicle, you explore the Timrass and Tikoubaouine region, then the northern edge of the Ténéré desert and the famous ‘crying cows’ engravings.
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Driving deeper into the Sahara, you reach the canyons of El Biredj and Djaren, with their towering rock walls, sand dunes and ancient rock art around Tin Koukak. Short walks fill the mornings, and each evening you camp beneath an extraordinary night sky. After a final morning in the desert, you return to Djanet and fly back to Algiers.
The physical rating is medium, with basic wild camping. This trip suits adventurous travellers who dream of the deep Sahara.
Trip highlights
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A guided tour of Algiers (Day 2)
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The Tikoubaouine region (Day 3)
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The crying cows engravings (Day 4)
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El Biredj Canyon (Day 5)
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Rock art at Tin Koukak (Day 6)
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Djaren Canyon (Day 7)
Your route
6 stops from Algiers to Djaren Canyon (Tin Koukak)
- Algiers Days 1 & 9
- Djanet Days 2 & 8
- Tekoubaouine Day 3
- Ali Dema (Tenere) Day 4
- El Biredj Day 5
- Djaren Canyon (Tin Koukak) Days 6–7
Why choose this tour
The deep Sahara in nine days. Small 4WD groups and an expert desert crew.
Best suited to
- Adventurous travellers
- Desert and photography lovers
- Travellers short on time
- Solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Algiers, Algeria to Algiers, Algeria
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Day 1 · Algiers Algiers
The trip begins.
- Hotel
- El Aurassi Hotel
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Day 2 · Algiers, Djanet Djanet
A city tour and a flight south.
- Hotel
- Hotel Ténéré
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Timrass, Tikoubaouine Tadrart
The first night in the desert.
- Hotel
- Wild camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Ali Dema Ténéré
The crying cows engravings.
- Hotel
- Wild camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · El Biredj Canyon El Biredj
Deeper into the Sahara.
- Hotel
- Wild camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Djaren Canyon, Tin Koukak Tin Koukak
Canyons and rock art.
- Hotel
- Wild camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Djaren Canyon Djaren Canyon
A last desert day.
- Hotel
- Wild camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Djanet Djanet
Back to Djanet.
- Hotel
- Day-use hotel room
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Algiers Algiers
An early flight to Algiers.
Where you stay
- Algiers (1 night) El Aurassi Hotel
- Djanet (1 night) Hotel Ténéré
- Sahara (5 nights) Wild camping
- Djanet (1 night) Day-use room before an early flight
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 2 hotel nights and 5 nights wild camping
- Meals 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
- Flights between Algiers and Djanet
- 4WD vehicles in the desert
- Algiers city tour
- Desert crew, camping equipment and day rooms
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Visa
- Meals not included 1 breakfast, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You don’t want to camp
- You want hotels throughout
- You want a beach holiday
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Days 3–6 · Dinner: Days 3–7
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Algeria
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Departures & prices
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
What is the wild camping like?
Dome tents with mattresses, a dining area and a toilet tent, set up by the crew.
Can I shower?
Day rooms in Djanet let you shower at the end of the desert section.
Is Algeria safe to visit?
Check the latest FCDO advice before you travel.
Do I need a visa?
Yes, UK citizens need a visa for Algeria, arranged in advance.
Are the Djanet flights included?
Yes, between Algiers and Djanet.
Who leads the trip?
A tour leader, with a desert crew in the south.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
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100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary