Built for travellers who want the Sahara at depth, not as a day trip. Small groups, Tuareg guides, and the two greatest landscapes of the Algerian south in one journey.
8 days · sahara
The Tassili Odyssey
Eight days into the prehistoric heart of the Sahara — rock art, red dunes and nights under 3,000 stars.
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The Tassili Odyssey is an 8-day private Sahara expedition from Djanet, combining the UNESCO rock-art plateau of Tassili n'Ajjer with the red dunes of the Tadrart Rouge, led by Tuareg guides.
From USD 1290 per person · 8 days
Highlights
- Tassili n'Ajjer UNESCO rock art with Tuareg guides
- Red dunes and arches of the Tadrart Rouge by 4x4
- Desert camps under exceptionally dark skies
- Oasis of Djanet and Tuareg culture
Day by day
Day 1 — Arrive Djanet
Fly in, meet your Tuareg team, sunset over the oasis.
Days 2–4 — Tassili plateau
Trek and camp among the prehistoric galleries.
Days 5–7 — Tadrart Rouge
4x4 expedition through red dunes, arches and canyons.
Day 8 — Return
Final desert sunrise and flight back.
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Every stop below is part of this itinerary.
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Tassili Odyssey run?
November to February, when the deep Sahara is cool. Summer departures are not offered due to extreme heat.
Is it physically demanding?
Moderate — some plateau trekking and basic desert camping, but the Tadrart sections are by 4x4.
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