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Tourist Attractions in Algeria

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Algeria

Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps

About Algeria

Algeria is a picturesque destination on the North African coast with ancient ruins from great civilizations and is known as the home of the harsh Sahara. In a word, it’s a colorful and vibrant country. Here, tourists are welcomed by the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, the eastern bazaars of Constantine, and the architectural monuments of Roman, Carthaginian, Arab, and Turkish cultures. Historically, the majority of foreign tourists in Algeria are French, as the country was formerly a French colony. However, the flow of travelers from other countries is still not very high due to periodic unrest in the region. It is better to go to Algeria as part of an organized tour. The receiving party accommodates guests in several hotels of world-renowned chains. To visit the Sahara, to explore Berber culture, or to go to the mountains, you will need to be accompanied by local guides.

Top-20 Tourist Attractions in Algeria

Municipality Casbah

4/5
23 reviews
Historical part of the capital city of Algiers. Kasbah means “fortress” in the local language. This is the heart of the city, where in narrow alleys and small squares hide old houses, mosques and Ottoman palaces. The city was founded on the ruins of the Phoenician city of Ikosium. In 1992 Kasbah was included in the UNESCO list. About 70 thousand people live here permanently, many buildings are in a state of disrepair.
Open time
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Constantine

0/5
Considered the pearl of the country, locals call Constantine “the city of hanging bridges”. The city has an unusual location – it is located on a plateau, which was formed as a result of washing out of rocks by the Rummel River. The El Cantra Bridge, the Devil’s Bridge and the Falling Bridge, spanning the deep and now dry riverbeds, connect the old city with its new part.

Church of Notre Dame of Africa

4.5/5
2255 reviews
A cultural monument of Algeria and a functioning Catholic church. The cathedral was erected in 1872 by the French architect Jean Eugène Fromageau. The construction emphasized the Neo-Byzantine style with Roman elements, which was popular in France at that time. The temple is located on a rock by the sea in the northern part of the city of Algiers. In the courtyard is a statue of Our Lady calling for prayers for Christians and Muslims.
Open time
Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Friday: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM

Saint Augustin Basilica

4.4/5
203 reviews
Another Catholic temple in Algeria, erected at the will of the former French colonizers. The basilica appeared in 1881. It was restored in 2010 at the expense of the Pope and the French government and with the approval of the Algerian government. On the territory of the temple are kept the relics of Bishop Annaba Augustine, who defended the city from the invaders in the V century and heroically died during the siege.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 – 11:30 AM, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 – 11:30 AM, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 – 11:30 AM, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 – 11:30 AM, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Friday: 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 – 11:30 AM, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 – 11:30 AM, 2:30 – 4:30 PM

Great Mosque

4.6/5
294 reviews

It is located in the city of Tlemsen and is one of its main attractions. The first buildings on the site of the mosque appeared in the XI century. In the XII century the temple was expanded by the will of the heir of Sultan Ali ibn Yusuf of the Almoravid dynasty.

Another expansion took place in the XIII century by order of Sultan Yaghmorasen, who is considered the founder of the mosque. At different periods, the area was home to a university and a court of law, famous throughout the Islamic world.

Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Ketchaoua Mosque

4.7/5
945 reviews

One of the main sights of the capital. It was built in Byzantine and Moorish style in the early 17th century. During the French colonization it was converted into the Catholic Cathedral of St. Philip. Several valuable historical relics are kept inside the mosque. Black and white marble was used in the construction; elements of this material have been partially preserved and have survived to this day.

Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Martyrs Memorial

4.5/5
5467 reviews
Monument in honor of the twentieth anniversary of Algeria’s independence from France. It is a stele about 92 meters high, it is often called the “Algerian Eiffel Tower”. The monument is clearly visible from any point of the capital. The elements of the structure are symbolized by soaring palm leaves, which at the top converge into a dome. The eternal flame burns under the dome. At the foot are soldiers-defenders, symbolizing the resilience of the Algerian people.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

M'Zab

4.2/5
30 reviews
The area around five ancient Algerian cities, formed by the X century. These settlements, called “ksar”, have survived to this day in almost unchanged form. The valley is a magnificent monument to the country’s architecture and history. The buildings are made of white or cream stone, inside the towns there are labyrinths of streets, small markets – real museums of local life, mosques.

Tipaza

0/5
An ancient Phoenician city, which from the VI century BC served as an outpost and was of strategic importance. After the capture of these territories by Rome, Tipaza was a Roman colony for 150 years. After the destruction by barbarians in the VI century. the city was reborn. The Arabs who replaced the Byzantines called the settlement Tefassed (badly destroyed). On the territory of the modern city tourists can see the ruins of the amphitheater, baths, Christian basilicas.

Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania

4.4/5
1202 reviews
The tomb of the Moorish ruler Juba II and his wife Cleopatra Selene II, is located in Tipaza. The building absorbed a part of the ancient Phoenician and Christian culture. The structure has a pyramidal shape with hidden hidden entrances in the wall. The mausoleum is considered quite valuable and interesting cultural object, it resembles the mausoleum of the first Emperor of Rome Augustus, built in the Eternal City.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Timgad Roman Ruins

4.6/5
592 reviews
It was founded by Emperor Trojan at the turn of the 1st and 2nd centuries in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Timgad was built for the permanent residence of retired Roman legionaries who served for 25 years. Initially it was supposed to accommodate 15 thousand people, but very soon the city grew to 50 thousand. Citizens of Timgad had equal rights with citizens of Rome itself. For protection from Berber nomads a fortress wall was erected.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Beni Hammad Fort

4.4/5
295 reviews
The former capital of the Hammadid dynasty, is located in the northern province of Algeria. Currently, the city is a ruin on the background of picturesque mountains. Kala Beni Hammad is listed by UNESCO as showing a true picture of a Muslim fortification city. The city dates back to 1007 and was laid out by Hammad, the son of the founder of Algiers. The Berber Hammadid dynasty descended from here.

Ruins of Cuicul

4.6/5
133 reviews
Another Roman city for veteran legionnaires in the territory of Algeria. Here, after long and grueling service in the army, former soldiers received land grants and broad civil rights. Before the barbarians took over in 431 AD, villas were built here, gardens bloomed and olive groves bustled. Due to climate change and the onset of the desert, people gradually left the area. In XX century active excavations began in Djemil.
Open time
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Fort of Santa Cruz

4.5/5
2881 reviews
One of the three forts of the port city of Oran, connected by tunnels with other forts. Santa Cruz was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century, later occupied by the Turks and in the early 19th century was recaptured by the French. The fortress was the most powerful urban structure. Its architecture dominated the typical Moorish residential and administrative buildings. The territory of the fort has been preserved well enough, now there are excursions there.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Atlas Mountains

4.3/5
3331 reviews
Mountain chain, part of which passes through the territory of Algeria. It separates the Mediterranean coast from the Sahara. The Atlas mountain system has been known since the time of the Phoenician campaigns, its description can be found in the works of ancient thinkers, dated II century BC. The mountains consist of three ridges, several inner plateaus, and plains. They are considered the highest on the territory of Northwest Africa.

Djurdjura National Park

4.5/5
498 reviews
Jurjura is a mountain range that is part of the Atlas Mountains system. A nature protection zone appeared here in 1925, and later a national park was formed. On the territory of the park, tourists can enjoy picturesque views of the peaks covered with lush forests, pine and oak groves. The most popular place in Jurjura for travelers is the winter resort of Tikdja, which is located at an altitude of more than 1.5 km above sea level.
Open time
Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tassili N'Ajjer National Park

4.5/5
678 reviews
Algiers National Park in the southeastern part of the country. The plateau is interesting because its fantastic landscapes resemble the surface of a distant planet. There are also ancient caves with thousands of rock paintings, which can be used to study human evolution and its peculiarities in this area. The plateau is scattered with sandstone arches, bizarre pillars and hard rock canopies.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Hoggar Mountains

4.6/5
241 reviews
A mountain massif in the Sahara, around which the Tuaregs have settled since ancient times. According to the myths of this tribe, Akhaggar was formed as a result of battles of fairy genies, who froze in carved poses and turned into rocks. The main town of the Tuareg is located in the southwest of the highlands. Here you can visit the museum of local culture and learn the customs of the true masters of the desert (as the Tuareg call themselves).

Hammam Meskhoutine

4.5/5
32 reviews
A unique natural phenomenon, representing mineral formations of various colors and shapes and water flowing down them. The temperature of the water in the baths can reach 97 C°. It is believed that the waters of Hammam Meskutin can cure diabetes. The place is very popular with the local population, foreign tourists are almost never here, although there are enough hotels built in the vicinity.

Algerian Desert

4.7/5
72 reviews
The largest desert on Earth, stretching across the territory of several African states. In Arabic, the word “Sahara” is used to denote any desert. The length of the desert from East to West is about 5000 km, from South to North – on average 1000 km. The landscape is quite diverse – there are sand dunes, salt marshes, stony plateaus, highlands, mountain ranges, volcanic rock formations.