Introducing Taghit
Pronounced ‘Ta-rit’, this small oasis village 90km south of Béchar has some of the most spectacular scenery in the Grand Erg Occidental. The dunes tower over the eastern edge of the town, and the view as you come over the hill from the west, of the old ksar (fortified stronghold), tiny against this great theatrical backdrop, is magnificent.
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The old mud-brick part of the village is dominated by the ksar, which is currently being restored – this section of the village is a real maze of winding lanes, and the red mud architecture is typical of this part of the Sahara.
Last updated: Oct 2, 2008
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RE: Sand Dunes - where are they better: Mauritania or Morocco
by levelo 09 February 2012
The Moroccan dunes at Erg Chebbi are so overrated... Don't know the ones around Chinguetti but I have fond memories of the huge Ergs in…
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Re: Info: Algeria now difficult to travel in
by yongalgeria 18 January 2012
Hi, Interesting post. You're right that Algeria isn't suitable for overlanders or self-travel. You can only get your visa in your country…
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Re: Algeria. Bechar and Tindouf.
by jonathanhfxns 24 September 2010
I went to Bechar and Taghit by bus without a glance in my direction. Look at a couple of good threads on the sahara-overland.com/hubb…
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