Djanet, AlgeriaAI generated

Djanet

Algeria · 1050 m

Short description of Djanet

Djanet is a Tuareg oasis town in the far south east of Algeria, tucked below the sandstone wall of the Tassili n'Ajjer plateau. Palm gardens and three old ksour of mud brick sit at the foot of the cliffs, and the town is the base from which every expedition into the plateau and into the red dunes of the Tadrart sets out. Guides, cooks and four wheel drives are organised here, and the Sebiba festival fills the streets with drums and sword dances. The night sky over the surrounding desert is among the darkest and clearest anywhere in the Sahara.

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Recommended length of stay

Minimum3 days
Optimal5 days
Maximum9 days

Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: October – March

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All highlights and sightsBeta

  1. Tadrart Rouge dunes & arches
  2. Djanet palm oasis & ksour
  3. Crying Cow rock engraving
  4. Djanet desert stargazing
  5. El Mihan & Azelouaz ksour
  6. Tuareg camps & tea ceremony
  7. Djanet market & silver jewellery
  8. Essendilene Gorge & guelta
  9. In Djaren rock art
  10. Moul Naga dunes
  11. Sebiba festival (approx. September)
  12. Tassili n'Ajjer plateau trek(Multi-day trip)

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