New Year’s Eve in Djanet & Iherir — 7 Days Between the Tassili and Bivouacs Under the Stars

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Duration / Price:7 days / 780 €
Language:English, French, Italian

• Access: domestic flight Oran – Djanet outbound, Illizi – Algiers on the return.
• Visa on arrival: Yes (on request through a local agency).
• Period: fixed departure from December 27, 2026 to January 2, 2027, to celebrate New Year's Eve in the desert.
• Duration: 7 days / 6 nights.
• Accommodation: bivouacs and traditional camps, hut-style guesthouse on the last night in Illizi.
• Itinerary: Oran – Djanet – Tinamali – Imouroudene – Tikoubaouine – Essendilene – Erg Admer – Tintouha – Dider – Ihrir – Tasset – Fednoun – Illizi – Alger.
• Activities: canyon trekking, discovery of gueltas and rock engravings, bivouacs and a New Year's Eve celebration under the stars with Tuareg guides.
• The plus of this circuit: a unique New Year's Eve celebration, in the heart of the Tassili N'Ajjer, far from any bustle.

New Year's Eve under the stars at the Tasset camp
The Essendilene canyon, its rocky landscapes and its water holes
Sunset over the great dunes of Erg Admer
Natural arches and sandstone formations at Tikoubaouine
Rock art at Dider, explained by an archaeologist guide
The Ihrir oasis, its green landscapes and its cliffs
Local markets in Djanet and Illizi
Circuit led by an experienced Tuareg guide from start to finish

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Domestic flights: Oran – Djanet outbound, Illizi – Algiers on the return
Fully equipped 4x4 vehicle with driver
Accompaniment by an experienced Tuareg guide
Full board: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner
Complete bivouac kit (tent, mattress and blanket)
Festive dinner and New Year's Eve celebration
Assistance and support throughout the trip
Last night in a traditional hut-style guesthouse in Illizi

Entry visa for Algeria (€96 or 14,000 DA, obtained on arrival)
International airfare (flight to Oran or Algiers)
Drinks and personal expenses
Tips for the guide and driver

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Day 1 — Oran → Djanet (27 December 2026)

Discovering Oran, one of Algeria's great Mediterranean cities
Depending on the time available, a visit to some of its main sights and a feel for the life of the city
Oran → Djanet flight at 10.30 pm – 00.30 am
Arrival in Djanet and transfer to the first camp
Night at Tinamali

Day 2 — Imouroudene & Tikoubaouine (28 December 2026)

After breakfast, a visit to Djanet's local market, a first immersion in the life and culture of the Deep South
Departure for Imouroudene, an area rich in traces of Saharan prehistoric heritage
Lunch at Imouroudene
On to Tikoubaouine, remarkable for its sandstone rock formations, its natural arches and its landscapes carved by erosion
Music around the campfire
Night in a traditional bivouac at Tikoubaouine

Day 3 — Tikoubaouine → Essendilene → Admer (29 December 2026)

Departure after breakfast for Essendilene
Discovering its magnificent canyon, its rocky landscapes and its pockets of vegetation and water, a startling contrast with the vastness of the desert
Lunch at Essendilene
On to Admer, famous for its great dunes and its seas of sand
Sunset in the desert
Music around the fire
Night in a traditional bivouac at Admer

Day 4 — Admer → Tintouha → Dider (30 December 2026)

Departure for another day of discovery across the spectacular landscapes of the Tassili n'Ajjer
Lunch at Tintouha
On to Dider, an area of particular interest for its archaeological heritage and its rock art
With our archaeologist guide, discovering the traces left by the peoples who lived in the Sahara thousands of years ago
Music around the fire
Night in a traditional bivouac at Dider

Day 5 — Dider → Ihrir → Tasset: the great New Year's Eve celebration (31 December 2026)

Departure for Ihrir, one of the finest oases in the region
Discovering the oasis, its green landscapes, its water holes and the cliffs that surround it
Lunch at Ihrir
Continuing on towards Tasset
Settling into the traditional camp and preparing for the big night
New Year's Eve, 31 December: campfire, traditional music, a special New Year's dinner, Saharan tea, stargazing, a photo session, the countdown and the arrival of 2027 beneath the stars of the Sahara
Night in a traditional camp at Tasset

Day 6 — Tasset → Fednoun → Illizi (1 January 2027)

Breakfast at the camp and a quiet morning after the New Year's Eve celebration
Departure for Fednoun, across the landscapes of the Deep South
Lunch at Fednoun
Continuing overland towards Illizi
Arrival in Illizi and a visit to the local market, with free time to explore the craftwork and local produce and pick up a few souvenirs
Dinner
Last night in a traditional hut-style guesthouse in Illizi

Day 7 — Illizi → Algiers (2 January 2027)

Breakfast according to the flight schedule
Transfer to Illizi airport
Illizi → Algiers flight at 8.45 am
The end of our Saharan adventure

Questions fréquentes

When is this circuit scheduled?

This is an exceptional fixed-date departure, from December 27, 2026 to January 2, 2027, to experience New Year's Eve in the Tassili N'Ajjer desert.

As spaces are limited, it is recommended to book well in advance with the agency.

How do I proceed for the visa on arrival?

A visa is mandatory for foreign nationals, but thanks to the visa-on-arrival procedure for Djanet, you no longer need to visit consulates or embassies.

Once you book, the agency takes care of all the formalities: they will send you a form to fill in and return along with a scan of your passport. The agency then submits the file to the Ministry of Tourism, and you will receive confirmation (a "laissez-passer") within about 15 days.

On arrival in Djanet, you will need to present: your laissez-passer, payment of the visa fee (€96 or 14,000 DA), proof of financial means, your round-trip ticket, and your repatriation insurance certificate.

What should I know before leaving?

• This circuit takes place in the heart of the Saharan winter: mild days (18-28°C) but cool nights, especially during the bivouacs — bring warm clothing.
• The Tassili N'Ajjer is a UNESCO-listed national park: a fragile ecological balance, each participant is responsible for keeping the sites they pass through clean.
• The circuit alternates between bivouacs, traditional huts in Iherir, and one night in a guesthouse in Djanet.
• The itinerary is prepared with experienced Tuareg guides. The order of activities may change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

What should I pack for this circuit?

This list is not exhaustive; your travel agent will give you the complete list of necessities to bring.

• Sunscreen and lip balm.
• Sunglasses and saline eye drops.
• Comfortable hiking shoes.
• Personal medical kit.
• Small soft backpack and sleeping bag.
• Water bottle (minimum 1L).
• Headlamp and spare batteries.
• Warm clothes for evenings and nights in bivouac (New Year's Eve is celebrated under the stars!).

When is this circuit scheduled?

How do I proceed for the visa on arrival?

What should I know before leaving?

What should I pack for this circuit?

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New Year’s Eve in Djanet & Iherir — 7 Days Between the Tassili and Bivouacs Under the Stars

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