Visit Algeria
Begin on the Mediterranean in Algiers, where the Casbah climbs above the harbour, then redraw your idea of Algeria across Roman cities, oasis settlements and the immense Saharan south. The country holds seven UNESCO World Heritage properties, including Timgad, DjƩmila and the rock art landscape of Tassili n'Ajjer. Distances are the defining practical fact. A city break around Algiers is a different undertaking from a desert expedition, and some border areas are covered by FCDO advice against travel. French and Arabic are widely used, local guides add essential context at archaeological sites, and summer heat can close down the middle of a day. Choose one region for a first trip, check the live FCDO map and confirm visa requirements for your passport. Use established accommodation and licensed operators, especially beyond the northern cities, and never build an itinerary through an advised-against area. Add this to your list and meet Algeria at a scale a single postcard cannot contain.