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Re: Cycling through North Africa:Algeria: Libya Advice?

by levelo 04 April 2012

To Myleftnut and Iviehoff, you mustn't know Algeria well to post these kind of comments. To say that "The French have destroyed old city…
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…
Re: Travel Restrictions

by UsernameChrisS 18 December 2011

It's a relief to hear the desert was closed specifically from Dec 1-10. There have certainly been interceptions of smuggled weapons reported…
Re: Travel Restrictions

by yongalgeria 14 December 2011

Dear all, I just read this very long thread and hope I can shed some light on it as a foreigner who has stayed in Algeria for 3 years…
Re: Travel Restrictions

by safarktir 14 December 2011

Know how you feel Kira, either visitors attract massive security or none. Personally, I attract a bit of attention as the woman who travels…
Travel Restrictions

by safarktir 13 December 2011

Algeria is divided into different wilayas, like counties, each with their own governor. Adrar has today restricted tourism 'on their beat'…
Re: Help with my Algerian itinerary

by jonathanhfxns 22 June 2011

There is a Bradt guide for Algeria too. It's about the same age as the LP but with inversed strengths and weaknesses- ie. far better…
Help with my Algerian itinerary

by flamante 13 June 2011

Planning a trip to Algeria this December for 2.5 weeks. Have been using the Internet, Lonely Planet guide book and other resources in…
Re: Companion to Ghardaia and Timimoun december -january 2011

by tayeb0079 22 December 2010

hello i , from adrar and i ll be there in timimioun well anythin u want call me 0770657467
Re: Questions Regarding Algerian Visa

by jonathanhfxns 08 December 2010

In Jan 2009 I had a certificate d'hebergement from a travel agency in Timimoun. I entered overland from Tunis to Annaba by shared louage.…
Photos from recent trip

by scubabecky 06 November 2010

Hello fellow TTers, This forum was helpful when I was planning a trip to Algeria and I thought I would reciprocate by posting photos…
Companion to Ghardaia and Timimoun december -january 2011

by salim37 21 October 2010

Hello, I am from Algiers, interested and passionate of our sahara, I am planing to visit Timimoun and Ghardaia in December 2010 or…
RE: Tours in Djanet Region of Algeria

by expertalgeria 16 October 2010

The map?! I wouldn't know where to begin?! I don't trust these maps too much, I'm afraid - what is the info based on? Perhaps we should…
Re: Best Camel Trek?

by UsernameChrisS 02 October 2010

I would say Timimoun or Beni Abbes near the Grand Erg. But as the other guy said, Tam or Djanet (less restricted currently) is the real…
Best Camel Trek?

by joetevens 30 September 2010

Which place do you think is the best for a camel trek around Ghardaia, Timimoun, In Salah, Ardrar or Beni Abbes area? Looking at a 2-4…
Re: Ghardaia - Timimoun by bus?

by wilmar 29 September 2010

About going from Ghardaia to Timimoun by public transport: I had major problems a long time go when taking a shared taxi from Ghardaia…
RE: Which places to visit in Algeria?

by jonathanhfxns 30 July 2010

I think things have eased since you were there a few years ago, quelian. The only time I had any interest in my itinerary/guide/etc was…
Re: Travel south of Ghardaia without a guide

by siwasiesta 21 January 2010

Hi Tomeon. Thanks a lot for your post. I'm portuguese and just preparing to visit Algeria, alone in my motorbike. Few questions: …
Re: Travel south of Ghardaia without a guide

by tomeon 20 January 2010

Hi all, We have just returned last week from Algeria. Finally we did the following route: Algier - Constantine - Timgad - Ghardaia - Timi…
Re: Travel south of Ghardaia without a guide

by wilmar 11 January 2010

Hi all We visited the Touat and Gourara region from 20 dec until 31 dec with childeren (4 and 7). It was a great experience. We arriv…
RE: Travel south of Ghardaia without a guide

by jonathanhfxns 28 December 2009

The route might work better coming the other way, ie. Bechar, Beni Abbes, Timimoun, then back up to Ghardaia. There is some talk on the…
Travel south of Ghardaia without a guide

by tomeon 21 December 2009

Hi, I plan to travel round Grand Erg Occidental - go south of Ghardaia to Timimoun and then north to Beni Abes and finally reach Bechar…
Re: Trains: Tunis - Constantine

by jonathanhfxns 09 December 2009

You can get transport from Tunis-Annaba and vice versa, crossing between Tabarka and El Kala. No issues at the border, assuming you have…
Safety in Algeria

by tomeon 03 December 2009

Hello, Me and my wife plan to go to Algeria during Christmas for two weeks. Our initial plan (we are open to any suggestions ;-))) is:…
RE: Travel to Oran to Timimoun (erg occidental)

by ambrogio 03 November 2009

Very easy journey. No problems at all. You can see my previous posts