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In brief+

Weekly budget
£800
Flight budget
£325
Flight duration
2h30 
Time difference
+1h / +1h
Visa
Yes
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Dinar algérien
Language(s)
French

Overview

Algeria

Renowned for its sublime Sahara covering over 80% of the surface area, Algeria offers between its ergs and oasis, breathtaking views of the Atlas mountains, the Chelif Valley or the Lalla-Khadidja mountain in Kabylia. Apart from its incredible geographic assets, Algeria equally abounds in vast cultural riches thanks to its history that blends both Arabic and Berber traditions. Jealous of its authenticity, Al-Jaza'ir took its time before opening up to tourism. In spite of the terrorism risk, Algiers, Oran, Constantine and Bejaia are today secure areas just like the other areas with tourist routes of the Grand South of Algeria that is such a treat to the eyes: Tamanrasset, Timimoun, Bechar... with their unchanging splendours.

pros

  •  The desert is one of the most beautiful and one of the most diverse in the world.
  •  The magnificent landscapes of Kabylia and Aurès areas.
  •  The rich cultural heritage: the Roman ruins of Timgad and Djemila, the Moorish architecture of the Northern towns.
  •  The hospitality

cons

  •  The persistent risk of terrorism.

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Our Editorial team's advice

Over the last years, Algeria had completely disappeared from the catalogues of French tour operators. Presently, it would still be a hasty decision to travel there. If you want to do so, use the services of a specialised tour operator. Air Algérie links up London-Djanet or London-Tamanrasset, with a mandatory stopover at Algiers. A connecting flight is always available in the day or at night at Algiers. Prepare a valid insurance policy (some contracts exclude risky areas like Algeria) and a substantial budget (close to 47 pounds per day excluding flight ticket).

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Algeria in pictures

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  • Souk Haras
  • The M'Zab : M'Zab Valley in Ghardaïa
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  • The Grand ergs : The Algerian sand dunes
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    British Airways launches new routes

    Starting at the beginning of the summer, British Airways will be launching a new service to Algerian capital, Algiers from London Gatwick. An emerging destination among British holidaymakers, the airline is convinced that opening up a new destination will prove to be a success due to its mix of Ottoman heritage and Mediterranean harbour. Algiers is one of five routes to North Africa, the others being

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    Weather Algeria

    • Algiers 15°C | 26°C 4 day weather forecast 26°C 27°C 26°C 26°C
    • Oran 17°C | 28°C 4 day weather forecast 28°C 28°C 26°C 25°C
    • Constantine 10°C | 24°C 4 day weather forecast 24°C 27°C 29°C 31°C
    • Annaba 15°C | 23°C 4 day weather forecast 23°C 24°C 25°C 26°C
    • Tlemcen 16°C | 30°C 4 day weather forecast 30°C 30°C 27°C 26°C

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