Tamanrasset
Discover Tamanrasset
Tamanrasset (Arabic: تامنراست) is an oasis city deep in Saharan Algeria. It is the capital of Tamanrasset Province, and has a population of around 100,000 people. From its towering dunes to its traditional Berber villages, Tamanrasset is an excellent place to explore the Sahara Desert and its many attractions.
What to Experience in Tamanrasset
Taste of Tamanrasset...
Most of the hotels are located a few kilometres from the city centre, but a few hotels are also located in the city centre. In Tamanrasset, overnight stays are often referred to as camping. Despite their name, these places are not camping sites, but offer accommodation in huts or bungalows. Tamanrasset, by and large, is an incredibly safe city. The only real danger is the extreme heat of the Saharan Desert. Be sure to hydrate often and wear appropriate clothing to deal with the extreme heat. There are two consulates in Tamanrasset. If you run into any trouble, or need assistance of any kind, head over to Algiers. Generally speaking, two days are more than enough to explore Tamanrasset and its surroundings. If you wish to explore more of Saharan Algeria, you can consider paying a visit Tassili n'Ajjer Cultural Park.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsEntering Tamanrasset by plane is the most convenient way to get to the city. A flight to the city from Algiers should take you 2-3 hours, and the airport offers flights to a few other cities in Saharan Algeria. Tamanrasset Bus Station (gare routière) is a 15-minute walk northwest of the city centre. There are daily services to In Salah, which takes 11 hours, Ghardaïa, which takes 19 to 20 hours, and Ouargla, which takes 22 hours. In addition, several private bus companies operate from Tamanrasset to Ghardia and In Salahi, with their offices mainly concentrated in the north-west of the city. These private companies operate mostly with 30-seater minibuses. Long-distance taxis to Arak, In Salah, Ouargla and Ghardia leave from Emir Abdelkader Street in Tamanrasset. Taxis only leave when they are full. On the road to In Guezzam, on the border between Algeria and neighbouring Niger, about 2....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Taxis are the most common and convenient way to get around in Tamanrasset. Most of the taxis in the city are operated by local drivers, so it is important to negotiate the price before you get in the taxi. Tamanrasset is a relatively small city, so it is possible to explore it on foot. As Tamanrasset is formed around an oasis, the area grows almonds, citrus fruits, maize, cereals, dates, peaches and apricots, among others. Agricultural produce is sold in the town's markets. Most of the hotels are located a few kilometres from the city centre, but a few hotels are also located in the city centre. In Tamanrasset, overnight stays are often referred to as camping. Despite their name, these places are not camping sites, but offer accommodation in huts or bungalows. Tamanrasset, by and large, is an incredibly safe city. The only real danger is the extreme heat of the Saharan Desert. Be sure to hydrate often and wear appropriate clothing to deal with the extreme heat.
Where to Stay
Most of the hotels are located a few kilometres from the city centre, but a few hotels are also located in the city centre. In Tamanrasset, overnight stays are often referred to as camping. Despite their name, these places are not camping sites, but offer accommodation in huts or bungalows. Tamanrasset, by and large, is an incredibly safe city. The only real danger is the extreme heat of the Saharan Desert. Be sure to hydrate often and wear appropriate clothing to deal with the extreme heat. There are two consulates in Tamanrasset. If you run into any trouble, or need assistance of any kind, head over to Algiers. Generally speaking, two days are more than enough to explore Tamanrasset and its surroundings. If you wish to explore more of Saharan Algeria, you can consider paying a visit Tassili n'Ajjer Cultural Park.
Money & Budget
As Tamanrasset is formed around an oasis, the area grows almonds, citrus fruits, maize, cereals, dates, peaches and apricots, among others. Agricultural produce is sold in the town's markets. Most of the hotels are located a few kilometres from the city centre, but a few hotels are also located in the city centre. In Tamanrasset, overnight stays are often referred to as camping. Despite their name, these places are not camping sites, but offer accommodation in huts or bungalows. Tamanrasset, by and large, is an incredibly safe city. The only real danger is the extreme heat of the Saharan Desert. Be sure to hydrate often and wear appropriate clothing to deal with the extreme heat. There are two consulates in Tamanrasset.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
Tamanrasset, by and large, is an incredibly safe city. The only real danger is the extreme heat of the Saharan Desert. Be sure to hydrate often and wear appropriate clothing to deal with the extreme heat. There are two consulates in Tamanrasset. If you run into any trouble, or need assistance of any kind, head over to Algiers. Generally speaking, two days are more than enough to explore Tamanrasset and its surroundings. If you wish to explore more of Saharan Algeria, you can consider paying a visit Tassili n'Ajjer Cultural Park.
Glimpses of Tamanrasset
a rocky landscape with mountains in the distance
Citrullus colocynthis, Bitter-apple. The plant contains cucurbitacins and is unsafe to use.
a truck driving down a dirt road under a cloudy sky
a van parked in the dark with its door open
a truck driving down a dirt road under a cloudy sky
a winding road in the middle of a desert
an empty road in the middle of the desert
a rock formation in the middle of a desert
a large rock formation in the middle of a desert
Air Algerie Boeing 737-800 in Tamanrasset
a rocky landscape with mountains in the distance
Citrullus colocynthis, Bitter-apple. The plant contains cucurbitacins and is unsafe to use.
a truck driving down a dirt road under a cloudy sky