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.
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 the far-south desert, 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.
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.
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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