The Algerian Sahara, spread over more than 80% of the territory, is the largest of the deserts and one of the most captivating in the world.
Far from being an expanse of golden sand dunes without trace of life, the Great South alternates between volcanic landscapes (Hoggar massif) and lunar (Tassili N’Ajjer), rocky plateaus (Hamadas), plains of stones (the Regs) and sandy plains (Ergs) from which emerge enchanting oases and green palm groves.
The Sahara is home to an amazing flora and fauna. If antelopes have disappeared, bighorn sheep are still present in some steep areas. Although threatened, the gazelle is abundant, especially around the big wadis of Tassili.
The Algerian desert is also full of remarkable cultural assets, the most famous of which are rock paintings and engravings dating from 7,000 to 8,000 years ago. The Tassili National Park is considered as the largest natural museum in the world.
Today this heritage, an invaluable treasure, has become a must for visitors from all over the world. The Saharan tourist season runs from October to March.
The attraction for the desert pushed the tour operators to reprogram circuits in the Great South and the oases. The Sahara remains a product of appeal that appeals to costumers that are fond of trekking and are attracted by the magic of the different panoramas that offers them one of the largest and most beautiful deserts in the world.
