Travel advice: some regions are off-limits. Check your government’s advice for the exact areas before you book.
Algeria sees few tourists, which is exactly the appeal: Roman cities without crowds, a white-washed capital above the Mediterranean and some of the most dramatic desert scenery in the Sahara. Southern desert trips usually need an approved local agency.
Did you know? Algeria is the largest country in Africa by area.
Travel advice: Parts of the country are off-limits under most government travel advice. Check your government’s advice before booking.
Known for
- Sahara rock art at Tassili n’Ajjer
- Roman ruins at Timgad and Djemila
- The Casbah of Algiers
- M’zab Valley oasis towns
Did you know?
Algeria is the largest country in Africa by area.
Before you go
- Visas: rules depend on your passport and change often. Check Algeria’s official immigration website and see our visa guide.
- Health: see a travel clinic about vaccines and malaria. Read our health guide.
- Safety: read your government’s current travel advice for Algeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Algeria?
Algiers.
What currency does Algeria use?
Algerian dinar.
What languages are spoken in Algeria?
Arabic and Tamazight (Berber); French widely used.
When is the best time to visit Algeria?
Oct to Apr.
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