Tadrart Rouge: The Sahara’s Most Spectacular Desert

Presentation

  • Durée / Prix:7 days / 760 €
  • Langue:English, French, Italian
Date & City of departure :

  • 12th to 20th of November 2026 From Oran ( Wahran )


• Distance from Oran: approximately 2,300 km – Direct flight: ~2h30.
• Visa on arrival: Yes (upon request through a local agency).
• Best period / temperatures: October to April, daytime between 20–28°C, cool nights (10–15°C). Very hot summer (35–40°C).
• Recommended stay: minimum 5 days to discover the main sites of the Tassili, up to 7 days to fully experience the Sahara.
• Accommodations: local hotels, guesthouses, organized bivouacs.
• 4 possible circuits: The Tadrart – Ihiri Oasis – Sefar – Tadrart & Ihrir Combination.
• Activities: exploration of Tassili n'Ajjer (Sefar, Jabbaren, natural arches), canyon hikes, discovery of rock engravings and paintings, desert bivouacs with Tuareg guides.
• Djanet's highlight: The world's largest open-air prehistoric city.
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Highlights

  • The Tadrart Rouge, one of the most beautiful deserts in the world (Tassili N'Ajjer, UNESCO)
  • Spectacular natural arches of Téhé Tahoussaït
  • Glowing sunset from Tin Merzouga, the highest point of the Tadrart
  • Rock engravings of Tin Abadène: giraffes, elephants and prehistoric fauna
  • The famous engraving "La vache qui pleure" (The Crying Cow) at Tégharghart
  • Wind-polished caves of Imesnegha
  • Bivouac under the stars in the Moul N'Aga dunes
  • Tour with experienced local Tuareg guides

Included / Not Included

  • 4×4 vehicle for the entire duration of the circuit
  • Transfer from Djanet to the Tadrart by 4×4 (180 km, including 50 km of dirt track)
  • Complete bivouac kit (tent, mattress, pillow, blanket)
  • Full board (cold lunches, hot dinners) with cook and assistant cook
  • Mineral water at discretion
  • Accommodation in a guesthouse for the last night (shower and rest)
  • Experienced Tuareg guide for the entire circuit
  • Algerian entry visa (€96 or 14,000 DA, obtained upon arrival)
  • National and international flights
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips for guide and driver

Itinéraire

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Day 1 — Algiers – Djanet Flight

  • Night flight from Algiers to Djanet, departure at 10 PM
  • Arrival in Djanet at 12:25 AM
  • Welcome by the Tuareg team
  • Entry formalities at Tassili N'Ajjer National Park
  • Departure by 4×4 to Tin Amali — overnight bivouac

Day 2 — Tissetteka & Tin Abadène Rock Engravings

  • Breakfast, then departure southward via the Imaharhaten plateau
  • Exploration of the In Djaren wadi to the Tissetteka site
  • Visit to the Tin Abadène rock engravings: giraffes, elephants and prehistoric fauna
  • Overnight bivouac at In Ahar

Day 3 — Téhé Tahoussaït Arches & Moul N'Aga Dunes

  • Crossing of the In Djaren wadi to the majestic site of Téhé Tahoussaït (natural arches)
  • Continuation towards the great dunes of Moul N'Aga
  • Discovery of In Zaouaten and the Tin Tikel rock art site
  • Arrival at In Tehak — overnight bivouac

Day 4 — Tin Merzouga, Highest Point of the Tadrart

  • Departure for Tin Merzouga, the highest dune peak of the Tadrart
  • Spectacular glowing sunset from the heights
  • Route towards Imesnegha and its wind-polished caves
  • Lunch in the desert
  • Gradual return along the In Djaren wadi to Adjalati (exit of the Tadrart) — overnight bivouac

Day 5 — Hike & Rock Art Discoveries

  • Hike through the Moul N'Aga dunes
  • Discovery of In Zaouaten and exploration of the Tin Tikel rock art site
  • Landscapes of sculpted rocks and unique geological formations
  • Dinner and overnight bivouac

Day 6 — Return to Djanet & The Crying Cow

  • Return to Djanet via the Imaharhaten plateau
  • Visit to the famous engraving "The Crying Cow" at Tégharghart
  • Free time: town, market and Tuareg crafts
  • Check-in at guesthouse, shower and rest

Day 7 — Djanet – Algiers Flight

  • Transfer to Djanet airport
  • Return flight to Algiers at 2 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

When is this circuit available?

This circuit is available from October to April, on any desired dates. Summer (May to September) is not recommended: temperatures in the Tassili can exceed 40°C.

Contact the agency with your availability: they will form a group or organize the departure according to the flight schedule to Djanet.

Note: price calculated based on a minimum of 6 people.

How does the visa on arrival work?

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

The visa-on-arrival procedure is handled by your travel agency. From the moment you book, the agency takes care of all the necessary formalities.

Form and Documentation:
• At the time of booking, your agency will send you a form to fill in.
• Complete this form and return it to the agency along with a scan of your passport.

Agency Processing: The agency submits the completed form and a copy of your passport to Algeria's Ministry of Tourism and Crafts. You will then receive confirmation in the form of a "laissez-passer", usually within 15 days.

At Check-in: Present your laissez-passer 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 laissez-passer.
• Pay the visa fee: €96 or 14,000 Algerian dinars. Payment can be made in cash, with euros accepted (price subject to change).
• A bank statement or proof of financial resources (such as pay slip, tax assessment, or retirement certificate).
• Your return airline ticket.
• Your repatriation insurance certificate.

Visa Stamping: Once these steps are completed, a visa will be stamped in your passport, allowing you to begin your journey to Djanet or Tamanrasset.

What to know before you go?

• Best period: October to April (20–28°C during the day, 10–15°C at night). Very hot summer (35–40°C) — not recommended.
• Tassili N'Ajjer is a UNESCO-listed national park: fragile ecological balance — participants are responsible for the cleanliness of the sites visited.
• Non-degradable items (plastic, glass, metal) must be taken back — natural waste should be burned with a lighter or matches.
• The price is calculated based on a minimum of 6 people — plan to travel as a group.
• The itinerary is prepared with Tuareg guides. The order of activities may be adjusted in case of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances.

What to pack for this circuit?

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

• Sunscreen and lip balm (cocoa butter).
• Sunglasses and eye drops (saline solution).
• Good walking shoes.
• Personal first aid kit.
• Small non-rigid backpack.
• Water bottle (minimum 1L).
• Wet wipes.
• Sleeping bag.
• Toilet paper, lighter or matches to burn the paper.
• Headlamp with spare batteries and bulb.
• Fleece or warm jacket (desert nights can be cold).
• Canvas trousers (or jeans), cotton t-shirts.
• Mosquito repellent cream or products.
• Plastic bags to wrap your belongings (sand gets everywhere).
When is this circuit available?

This circuit is available from October to April, on any desired dates. Summer (May to September) is not recommended: temperatures in the Tassili can exceed 40°C.

Contact the agency with your availability: they will form a group or organize the departure according to the flight schedule to Djanet.

Note: price calculated based on a minimum of 6 people.

How does the visa on arrival work?

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

The visa-on-arrival procedure is handled by your travel agency. From the moment you book, the agency takes care of all the necessary formalities.

Form and Documentation:
• At the time of booking, your agency will send you a form to fill in.
• Complete this form and return it to the agency along with a scan of your passport.

Agency Processing: The agency submits the completed form and a copy of your passport to Algeria's Ministry of Tourism and Crafts. You will then receive confirmation in the form of a "laissez-passer", usually within 15 days.

At Check-in: Present your laissez-passer 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 laissez-passer.
• Pay the visa fee: €96 or 14,000 Algerian dinars. Payment can be made in cash, with euros accepted (price subject to change).
• A bank statement or proof of financial resources (such as pay slip, tax assessment, or retirement certificate).
• Your return airline ticket.
• Your repatriation insurance certificate.

Visa Stamping: Once these steps are completed, a visa will be stamped in your passport, allowing you to begin your journey to Djanet or Tamanrasset.

What to know before you go?

• Best period: October to April (20–28°C during the day, 10–15°C at night). Very hot summer (35–40°C) — not recommended.
• Tassili N'Ajjer is a UNESCO-listed national park: fragile ecological balance — participants are responsible for the cleanliness of the sites visited.
• Non-degradable items (plastic, glass, metal) must be taken back — natural waste should be burned with a lighter or matches.
• The price is calculated based on a minimum of 6 people — plan to travel as a group.
• The itinerary is prepared with Tuareg guides. The order of activities may be adjusted in case of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances.

What to pack for this circuit?

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

• Sunscreen and lip balm (cocoa butter).
• Sunglasses and eye drops (saline solution).
• Good walking shoes.
• Personal first aid kit.
• Small non-rigid backpack.
• Water bottle (minimum 1L).
• Wet wipes.
• Sleeping bag.
• Toilet paper, lighter or matches to burn the paper.
• Headlamp with spare batteries and bulb.
• Fleece or warm jacket (desert nights can be cold).
• Canvas trousers (or jeans), cotton t-shirts.
• Mosquito repellent cream or products.
• Plastic bags to wrap your belongings (sand gets everywhere).

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