Summary For Algeria Adventures
Overall rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ – 3 adventure travel stars (rounded up)
Algeria adventures used to be very popular until the civil war that engulfed the country in 1992. The conflict lasted for about 10 years, and even though there has been improvement, according to some, Algeria has not fully recovered from the upheaval.
There are certainly some incredible adventure experiences to be had in Algeria, but you have to be careful if you’re set on visiting here. Focus on finding a tour operator who has a great track record for safety as well as a strong reputation for delivering an amazing experience.
With that said, Algeria experiences start with the interesting cultural offerings and continue on to the Sahara where you can step back in time as you take a camel trek from oasis to oasis.
Algiers is a magical city with a rich history, an exotic allure and a beautiful setting. It’s been a crossroads for many a traveler over the centuries and boasts a unique atmosphere that comes with the many different influences of the peoples who have touched its soul through the years.
Algeria adventures – the bottom line: Algeria is certainly a worthwhile experience, but be careful while you’re there, and keep a close eye on the travel advisories before you go. If you do see signs of trouble you can shift your focus to another place like Morocco where it has been more stable.
Exotic Factor
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ – 3 adventure travel stars
Algeria has an intriguing mix of cultures that combine to form a unique and exotic allure that draws people from all over the world. And the spectacular scenery runs from the whitewashed fishing ports to the green hillsides and off to the vast Sahara Desert and the Hoggar Mountains.
If you’ve ever imagined yourself in a Sahara oasis surrounded by palm trees, oceans of sand and a blanket of twinkling stars to cover you at night, Timimoun, Algeria would be the place. Either there or Salah, where that town is slowly being engulfed by the waves of sand.
Algeria is at its exotic best when you take a trek across the Sahara on the back of a camel. You’ll get the full experience like those who have done the same for centuries as you wrap yourself up for protection from the sun and the wind and enjoy an exciting journey for the ages. You’ll also experience the unpleasant aspects of your assigned beast of burden complete with interesting behaviors and unique smells.
Cultural Factor
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ – 3 adventure travel stars
The Algerian culture is influenced mainly by the ethnic Berbers, the French and the Islam religion. There are other European influences and small numbers of Christians, but they don’t seem to have much impact on the culture.
The Algerian culture has several fascinating aspects including the influences of the colonies established by the Phoenicians and Romans in the north part of the country and the thriving tribal culture you’ll find near the town of Tamanrasset.
If you enjoy the intrigue of how different peoples learn to live together and form unique cultural relationships, you’ll want to experience Algeria.
The cuisine of Algeria is both interesting and delicious as they blend cooking styles and dishes from traditional Arab, Amazigh, Turkish, and French cuisines. Add a few other twists from Jewish, Spanish, Berber and Italian cuisines and you’ve got an eclectic and unique fare that proves to be quite an adventure in itself.
The architecture you’ll discover in Algeria is both interesting and diverse due to the country being strategically situated between the east and the west. You’ll see this as you walk the streets of Algiers and view the Mosques and Moorish palaces. You can also head towards the town of Timgad and view some of the Roman ruins or find some of the French colonial-style fortresses to explore.
Adventure Factor
Rating: ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ – 2 adventure travel stars
Algeria’s low rating was due mainly because of their lack of variety. They might not have much, especially where hard adventure travel experiences are concerned, but they do have some excellent cultural experiences that make this destination well worth a visit.
Many people are drawn to the Sahara desert in Algeria for the spectacular sights and experiences when trekking and camel riding. If this appeals to you then you owe it to yourself to give Algerian strong consideration.
There may be a thing or two that surprise you about Algeria. They do have a couple of ski resorts in the Atlas mountains. However, they’re probably not something that would interest the vast majority of skiers from the west.
Here’s your list of Algeria adventures.
Hard
- Camel riding
- Canoeing
- Four wheel drive trips
- Hunting
- Motorcycling
- Mountain biking
- Overlanding
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Snow skiing
- Surfing
Soft
- Birdwatching
- Cultural tours
- Eco tours
- Nature trips
- Walking tours
Could be either
- Backpacking
- Bicycling
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Safaris
- Trekking