Private tour itinerary
Western Algeria: Oran, Mostaganem & Tlemcen (5 Days)
Five days across the Algerian west — raï-city Oran, the beaches of Mostaganem, and the deep Andalusian soul of Tlemcen. Private trip on your own dates, with a licensed local guide.
Day by day
Day 1Oran
Arrive in Oran and check in. Climb to Santa Cruz Fort for the view over the Mediterranean, then explore Place du 1er Novembre and the city's historic Roman-era arena.
- Santa Cruz Fort — A 16th-century Spanish fortress on Murdjadjo mountain, with the finest view over Oran and the sea.
- Place du 1er Novembre — Oran's grand central square, ringed by colonial façades and the opera house.
- Sidi El Houari — Oran's oldest quarter, with Ottoman and Spanish remains around the old port.
Day 2Oran
Visit the Ahmed Zabana National Museum, the Sacré-Cœur, and walk Oran's seafront.
- Ahmed Zabana National Museum — Oran's main museum — natural history, fine art and the region's deep past.
- The Sacré-Cœur — A landmark former cathedral, now a public library, anchoring the modern city.
- The seafront corniche — Oran's Mediterranean promenade and its evening gathering place.
Day 3Mostaganem
Travel to Mostaganem for its beaches and the historic Bordj Ettork, with a relaxed Mediterranean afternoon.
- Mostaganem beaches — Long Mediterranean sands on the Dahra coast — a relaxed seaside change of pace.
- Bordj el Mehal / the old fort — An Ottoman-era fort above the town, a reminder of Mostaganem's strategic past.
- The Tigditt quarter — The historic district of steep lanes above the river.
Day 4Tlemcen
Discover Tlemcen's Andalusian heritage — the Great Mosque, El Mechouar Palace, and the Lalla Setti plateau.
- The Great Mosque of Tlemcen — An Almoravid masterpiece of the 12th century, its carved mihrab among the finest in the Maghreb.
- El Mechouar Palace — The restored citadel-palace of the Zianid sultans who made Tlemcen a capital.
- The Lalla Setti plateau — A green plateau above the city with panoramas, gardens and a cable-car ride up.
Day 5Tlemcen
Visit Tlemcen National Park and the El Ourit waterfalls before departure.
- Lalla Setti plateau — Tlemcen National Park’s high terrace above the city, with the whole medina and its plain laid out below.
- The El Ourit waterfalls — Cascades tumbling down wooded cliffs in Tlemcen National Park east of the city.
- Mansourah — The great ruined minaret of a 14th-century siege city on the edge of Tlemcen.
Included
- Private transportation
- Professional guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Sightseeing per the itinerary
Not included
- Flights
- Personal expenses
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance fees (if required)
Good to know
- Best season: Spring & autumn (mild); summer for the beaches
- Pace: Moderate, city-based with day trips
- Style: Private, guided, 4 nights — hotels & transfers included
- Bring: Comfortable shoes, modest dress for mosques, swimwear in summer
How to book
- Your dates are held free for 72 hours while we confirm.
- Free cancellation up to 5 days before departure.
- 5% off when you book 60+ days ahead.
- Visa support included; full refund if your visa is refused.
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