Day 1: Tamanrasset – Assekrem

• Arrival at Aguenar Airport in Tamanrasset. Departure towards the Assekrem plateau (75 km north of Tamanrasset). Stops at:

Tahabort Gaseous Spring “Source Chapuis”.

Imlaoulaouène water point with rock engravings and intermittent pools.

Volcanic mountain Akar-Akar with rock engravings.

Afilal water point with fish indicating a wetter Sahara.

Volcanic peaks “Tizouyadj” with Mediterranean vegetation. Ascent to the Assekrem pass (20-30 min) at 2778 meters.

• Guided tour of the hermitage of Father de Foucauld (1910) by the Little Brothers of Jesus.
• Panoramic view of the Atakor massif, sunset over the peaks of Tahat and Ilamân.
• Camp at the foot of Assekrem.

Day 2: Assekrem – Hirafok

• Watch the sunrise from the Tizouyadj peaks.
• Departure to Hirafok (Touareg village) passing through the Imadouzène volcanic crater, Iratimenne pass, and the fish-filled gueltas of Issakkarassene.
• Camp in the dry riverbed of Hirafok.

Day 3: Hirafok – Mertoutek

• Departure towards the village of Mertoutek, center of the Tefedest natural region.
• Camp near the Mertoutek river.

Day 4: Mertoutek

• Visit to rock paintings and engravings from the Bovidian period.
• Return to camp for the night.
• Bivouac.

Day 5: Mertoutek – Tamanrasset

• Return to Tamanrasset passing through the village of Tite.
• Visit Tamanrasset town and souvenir shopping.
• Departure from Aguenar Airport in Tamanrasset.

5 Days Tour 

Note: The displayed price is for a group of 10 people. The price varies depending on the group size: the larger the group, the lower the cost per person, and vice versa.

Included in the price:

• Assistance with boarding pass for foreigners
• Airport pickup
• English/French-speaking guide
• Museum entrance fees
• Transport in a 4×4 vehicle
• All meals included
• Tents, mattresses, and mineral water
• Touareg music and méchoui (traditional North African roasted lamb) on the last night of the program
• Sightseeing visits
• Transfer to the airport for the return flight to Algiers or Paris

Not included:

• Airline tickets
• Tips

• A visa is mandatory for foreign nationals, but with this visa on arrival procedure for Djanet and Tamanrasset, you no longer need to visit consulates or embassies.
• The visa on arrival procedure is managed by your travel agency. Upon booking, the agency handles all necessary formalities for you.

Processing by the Agency:

The agency submits the completed form and a photocopy of your passport to the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts in Algeria. You will then receive a confirmation in the form of a “let pass”, typically within 15 days.

During Check-in:

Present your let pass to board. This document is essential for check-in and entry into the country.

Upon Arrival in Algeria:

You will need to present the following documents:

• • Your pass.
  • Pay the visa fee: €96 or 14,000 Algerian dinars. Payment can be made in cash, with the option of euros (prices subject to change).
  • A bank statement or proof of income (such as a pay slip, tax assessment, or retirement certificate).
  • Your round-trip airline ticket.
  • Your repatriation insurance certificate.

Affixing the visa:

• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Days of Walking: 5
• Days in 4X4: 3 days
• Hours of Walking per Day: 6 hours (3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the late afternoon)
• Temperature in February: 20°C during the day, between 2°C and 5°C at night and in the morning

This list is not exhaustive; your travel agent will provide you with a complete list of necessities to bring with you:

• Suitable hiking pants or retractable shorts
• Hiking shoes
• Fleece for cold evenings
• Hiking poles
• Sunscreen
• Lip balm
• Moisturizing cream
• Sunglasses
• Wide-brimmed hat or cap
• Wet wipes
• Toilet paper
• First aid kit (medications, pain relievers, anti-diarrheal medication, bandages, disinfectant, blister pads)
• Power bank to recharge your phone
• Knife, flashlight, and batteries
• Water bottle
• Compact toiletries