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Ghardaia

Into the heart of the M'Zab valley

Length5 days / 4 nights

RegionM'Zab

EffortGentle

From1 199 €

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Why you'll love this trip

Beni Isguen and El Atteuf on guided visits.
Palm grove, Bordj and the ingenious water-sharing system.
Lunch with a local family and traditional evenings.
A day in a 4x4 through Ghardaia's desert landscapes.

About this journey

In Ghardaia, the desert is discovered through a way of living — of sharing water, of building and of passing things on. This trip links the ksour, the palm groves, the markets and local encounters, before a day in a 4x4 and a night on a farm. A cultural take on the Sahara, paced to leave real time for watching and for talking.

Your day-by-day itinerary

5 days

Day 1Arrival in the valleyFlight from Algiers

Flight from Algiers, welcome at Ghardaia airport, transfer to the hotel or guesthouse, check-in, dinner and overnight.

Day 2Beni Isguen and the palm groveGuided tour of the Beni Isguen ksar

Guided tour of the Beni Isguen ksar, lunch in a traditional guesthouse, then the palm grove, the Bordj and the water-sharing system. Dinner, a traditional music evening and overnight.

Day 3El Atteuf and on to the farmThe El Atteuf ksar and the Sidi Brahim mausoleum

The El Atteuf ksar and the Sidi Brahim mausoleum, lunch with a local family, then the Taghardait market square. On to the El Habib farm, check-in, dinner and overnight.

Day 4Desert by 4x4Breakfast at the farm

Breakfast at the farm, a 4x4 safari, a picnic lunch out in the open, back to the farm and a convivial evening with a Bedouin dinner and live music.

Day 5ReturnBreakfast and transfer to Ghardaia airport for the return flight via Algiers.

Breakfast and transfer to Ghardaia airport for the return flight via Algiers.

What you'll discover

Beni Isguen

A guided tour of the ksar that introduces you to how the valley is organised and how it lives.

Palm grove & water-sharing

Time given to the palm grove and the water-sharing system, at the heart of the local balance.

El Atteuf

A cultural stop around the ksar and the Sidi Brahim mausoleum before heading on to the farm.

Ghardaia desert

A day in a 4x4, with a picnic and an evening at the farm, moving from the valley into the wide open spaces.

Route map

Where you'll go

A clear look at the Ghardaia route — just the key stops along the way.

RouteGhardaia

Algiers

Setting off for the M'Zab valley.

What's included

Algiers–Ghardaia return flight.
Accommodation in a double room in a hotel or guesthouse, then a farm as per the programme.
Full board as per the programme.
Transfers and travel by comfortable vehicle or coach; 4x4 for the desert excursion.
A local English- and French-speaking guide for the visits.
Excursions, guided walks and a workshop where available.
Water and local support.