Discover Algeria, in depth
From the rock art of the Tassili to the Roman cities of the north and the oasis towns of the M'Zab — Algeria Compass is the definitive, independent guide to the largest country in Africa: researched, reviewed and openly sourced.
What Algeria Compass is
A reference platform devoted entirely to one country. We map all 58 provinces, the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the deserts, mountains and coast, and the food, history and cultures that connect them — so you can understand Algeria, not just book a trip. Every guide is written to a published editorial standard, independently reviewed, and backed by named sources.
Where to go
Algiers
Algiers (El Djazaïr) is Algeria's capital and largest city — a Mediterranean port famous for its UNESCO-listed Ottoman Casbah, white tiered waterfront, French-colonial boulevards, the vast new Great Mosque of Algiers, and grand monuments like Notre-Dame d'Afrique and the Maqam Echahid. It's the country's main gateway and a city best explored on foot, with a guide for the Casbah.
Béjaïa
Béjaïa is a coastal province in Kabylie where the Djurdjura mountains plunge straight into the Mediterranean. It's known for Gouraya National Park, the clifftop Cap Carbon lighthouse, the scenic Corniche beaches, deep Kabyle (Amazigh) culture, the dramatic Kherrata gorges, and a layered history — including its medieval role in transmitting Arabic numerals to Europe and the pivotal Soummam Congress of 1956.
Ghardaïa
Ghardaïa is the gateway to the M'Zab Valley — a group of five fortified oasis towns built by the Ibadi Mozabites from around the 11th century and inscribed by UNESCO in 1982. Its tiered, pyramidal towns, palm groves and arcaded markets are among Algeria's most distinctive sights, and the M'Zab's radical, egalitarian urban design famously influenced 20th-century architects including Le Corbusier.
Ways to travel Algeria
Curated multi-day itineraries that show how the country fits together — from Saharan expeditions to the Roman north-east.
The Andalusian Kingdom Journey
Five days through Algeria's Hispano-Moorish west — Tlemcen, Oran and the legacy of Muslim Spain.
Bou Saada Oasis Escape
Two days in the City of Happiness — a palm oasis on the edge of the Sahara, ochre gorges, an old ksar, and the light that drew painters south.
City of Bridges Expedition
Four days through Algeria's dramatic north-east — Constantine's gorge, Ottoman palaces and Roman echoes.
Read & understand
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.
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.
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.
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