The Algeria Journal
History, food, culture and first-hand field notes from across Algeria — the long reads behind the country.
Algeria with Kids: Family Travel Guide (2026)
Is Algeria good for families? What works with children — the coast, Roman cities and oasis towns — what to skip, and the practicalities of food, health, transport and hotels.
Ramadan, Eid & Holidays in Algeria: A Traveller's Guide
How Algeria's religious and national holidays affect travel — Ramadan, the two Eids, Mawlid and Ashura, plus Yennayer and Independence Day, and what Christmas and Easter look like in a majority-Muslim country.
Algeria Itinerary: How to Plan 7, 10 & 14 Days (2026)
How many days do you need in Algeria, and what should you actually see? Ready-made 7, 10 and 14-day itineraries — north, coast and Sahara — with the routes, seasons and logistics that make them work.
Algeria Packing List: What to Bring (2026)
What to pack for Algeria — for the northern cities, the coast and the Sahara. Clothing, documents, cash, medications and the desert-specific kit that trips people up.
Is Algeria Safe in 2026? An Evidence-Based Guide
A calm, evidence-based look at safety in Algeria: crime, road and desert risks, women and family travel, regional differences, scams, emergencies and what official advisories actually say.
SIM Cards & Internet in Algeria: Staying Connected (2026)
How to get online in Algeria — local SIM cards, the three networks, data prices, eSIM and roaming, Wi-Fi reality, and what actually works in the Sahara.
Snow to Sahara: Four Seasons in One Algeria Trip
Does it snow in Algeria? Yes — and you can stand in cedar-forest snow and warm Saharan dunes in the same week. How to build a trip that spans the country's climates.
Algeria Tours from Australia: Flights, Visa & Planning (2026)
Planning a trip to Algeria from Australia? Flights, the visa, time difference, money, the best season and the private tours that suit travellers from Australia, with real prices.
Algeria Tours from Canada: Flights, Visa & Planning (2026)
Planning a trip to Algeria from Canada? Flights, the visa, time difference, money, the best season and the private tours that suit travellers from Canada, with real prices.
Algeria Tours from the Netherlands: Flights, Visa & Planning (2026)
Planning a trip to Algeria from the Netherlands? Flights, the visa, time difference, money, the best season and the private tours that suit travellers from the Netherlands, with real prices.
Algeria Tours from Poland: Flights, Visa & Planning (2026)
Planning a trip to Algeria from Poland? Flights, the visa, time difference, money, the best season and the private tours that suit travellers from Poland, with real prices.
Algeria Tours from Scandinavia: Flights, Visa & Planning (2026)
Planning a trip to Algeria from the Nordics? Flights, the visa, time difference, money, the best season and the private tours that suit travellers from the Nordics, with real prices.
Algeria Tours from the UK: Flights, Visa & Planning (2026)
Planning a trip to Algeria from the UK? Flights, the visa, time difference, money, the best season and the private tours that suit travellers from the UK, with real prices.
Algeria Tours from the USA: Flights, Visa & Planning (2026)
Planning a trip to Algeria from the US? Flights, the visa, time difference, money, the best season and the private tours that suit travellers from the US, with real prices.
Getting Around Algeria: The Complete Transportation Guide
How to move around Africa's largest country: domestic flights, trains, buses, shared taxis, trams, private drivers and desert 4x4 — with routes, travel times, costs and booking advice.
How Much Does a Trip to Algeria Cost? (2026 Budget Guide)
Is Algeria expensive? A clear, current breakdown of what a trip really costs — accommodation, food, transport, guides and the Sahara — plus the dual exchange rate that changes everything on the ground.
Algeria Visa Guide (2026): Types, Documents, Process
Who needs a visa for Algeria, which type to apply for, the documents and fees involved, processing times, the special case of organised Sahara tours, and how to avoid the common reasons for refusal.
Algeria vs Morocco: Which to Visit? (2026)
Algeria or Morocco? An honest comparison for travellers — crowds, cost, ease, Sahara, Roman heritage and food — to help you choose the right North African trip.
Algeria vs Tunisia: Which to Visit? (2026)
Algeria or Tunisia? An honest comparison of two North African neighbours — ease, cost, beaches, Roman ruins, Sahara and crowds — to help you pick the right trip.
Algerian Food: A Traveller's Guide to Couscous, Tagines and Mint Tea
Algerian cooking sits at a crossroads of Amazigh, Arab, Ottoman, Andalusian and French influences. Here are the dishes to seek out.
Algerian Handicrafts: Pottery, Brass and the Desert Craft Markets
From turquoise M'Zab pottery to engraved brass and woven baskets, Algeria's craft traditions are alive and affordable.
Algerian Sahara Travel Guide: Djanet, Timimoun and the Tadrart
Algeria holds the largest slice of the Sahara of any country on earth — and almost no crowds. Here is how to actually experience it.
The Best Time to Visit Algeria: A Month-by-Month Guide
Algeria has three climates at once. This month-by-month and region-by-region guide shows exactly when to go for the coast, the cities, the mountains and the Sahara — and which months to avoid.
Christmas & New Year in Algeria: A Warm Winter Escape
Spend Christmas and New Year in Algeria: the Sahara is in its prime season, the coast is mild, the mountains have snow — and there are no festive crowds or holiday price surges.
The Complete Algeria Travel Guide (2026)
Africa's largest country, from the Mediterranean coast to the deep Sahara: when to go, how to get in and around, what it costs, and how to plan a first trip with confidence.
Djanet or Timimoun? Choosing Your Algerian Sahara (2026)
Djanet or Timimoun? The two most-asked-about Saharan destinations in Algeria compared — landscape, rock art, comfort, fitness, season and cost — so you can pick the desert that fits your trip.
Luxury Travel in Algeria: What It Actually Means (2026)
An honest guide to luxury travel in Algeria — where five-star hotels actually exist, what a private journey costs, why the real luxury is exclusivity rather than marble, and how to tell a serious operator from a repackaged one.
The M'Zab Valley: The Desert Cities That Astonished Le Corbusier
Five fortified desert cities and an 11th-century blueprint for living — an urban design so radical Le Corbusier kept coming back to study it.
Solo Female Travel in Algeria: Is It Safe? (2026)
An honest guide to solo female travel in Algeria — safety, dress, harassment, the north vs the Sahara, and practical tips for travelling well as a woman.
Tadrart Rouge, Ihrir or Sefar? Choosing a Djanet Trip (2026)
Three ways into the desert around Djanet — the red dunes and arches of the Tadrart, the water-filled oasis of Ihrir, or on foot to the painted walls of Sefar. What each is like, how hard it is, and which to choose.
20 Best Things to Do in Algeria (2026)
From the best-preserved Roman cities on earth to the sand seas of the Tassili, the Casbah of Algiers and the oasis towns of the M'Zab — the essential things to see and do across Algeria.
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