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Ghardaia is one of the unique Saharan cities from an architectural, urban and environmental point of view, situated in the center of the Northern part of the Sahara.
In this tour, you can fully enjoy the Vally f M'zab, a word heritage site, focusing on the viewpoint of architecture, city and environment.
You are going to leave the modern world behind by exploring the old towns of the M'Zab Valley and meet with the authenticity of another world with another atmosphere. It is a place where you are going to experience the world of souks, narrow cobbled streets, small shops and traditionally dressed men and women of all ages.
Let's discover this exotic city with our travel experts !
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please share with us your accommodation in Ghardaia to arrange the pick up
Itinerary
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1
Our starting point begins with the exploration of the surrounding M'zab Valley comprised of five villages. We start with El Atteuf which is the first village erected by the Mzabite people in the region in 1020 where you can notice palmeraies with the city behind them. You will wander around the narrow passageways of the town, admire the minarets with the distinctive architecture.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Sidi Brahim
We visit the graves and the 700 year old mosque of Shikh Sidi Brahim.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Ghardaia
Then we continue our visit to the Ksar of Ghardaia , also called the pearl of the oases and the capital of the M'zab Valley organized around a hill. where yu are going to see a great mosque which is considered to be the central and focal point around which all the other elements of religious and worldly life are articulated.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Beni Isguen
With the batteries recharged, we are going straight to the fortified city of Beni Isguen, the most enigmatic of all the M'Zab cities, where you can navigate your way through the narrow maze-like streets with numerous wells through archways and passageways to a small whitewashed old building and also visit the extreme watchtower to have a fantastic view of the town.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Beni Isguen
We finish our tour by visiting the local liveliest market place of Beni Isguen. The market square of Criée is far from the city center and is located on the outskirts of Ksar. It's the best place where you can buy goods and souvenirs. This place opens daily just after the "Asr" prayer except on Fridays.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- For any booking for a departure within 48 hours you need to confirm availability
- If you don’t have a tourist visa yet, please make a reservation and contact us at least one month in advance
- This tour is mostly walking.
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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