The most important tourist areas in Algeria

Algeria is a country located in North Africa on the Mediterranean coast. It has an area of 238,174 square kilometers (919595 square miles), of which 90 percent is the desert region. Algeria is the tenth largest country in the world and one of the largest in the Arab world and Africa

It is bordered by Tunisia to the northeast, Libya to the east, Morocco to the west, and to the southwest by Western Sahara, Mauritania and Mali, Niger to the southeast and to the north of the Mediterranean

Information on Algeria

Algeria has the second largest army in North Africa, the largest defense budget in Africa, and is a member of the African Union, the League of Arab States, OPEC, the United Nations and a founding member of the Arab Maghreb Union

Algeria is home to many cultures. Algeria is known for many empires and dynasties, including ancient Numidians, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Umayyad, Abbasids, Idrisid, Aghlabids, Rastamids, Fatimids, Zairis, Hammads, Almoravids, Almohads, Ottomans and the French colonial Empire. Algeria is a semi-presidential republic of 48 provinces and 1541 municipalities. Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika took over since 1999

Algeria exports large amounts of natural gas to Europe, as well as energy exports, which are the backbone of Algeria's economy. According to OPEC, Algeria is one of the 17 largest oil reserves in the world, and the second largest market in Africa, while it contains 9 largest natural gas reserves. Sonatrach, is the national oil company, the largest company in Africa

Algeria is a vast country that offers tourists a wide range of attractions and activities. The butcher has many major attractions, including the National Museum of Fine Arts as well as the Museum of Traditional Art and Crafts. There are landmarks that make you step back in history through the high plateaus that enable you to discover the historic city of Tlemcen as well, the Almohad walls and the Masourah castle 

Tourism in Algeria

Tourism in Algeria contributes about 1% of Algeria's GDP. The tourism industry in Algeria is lagging behind that of neighboring Morocco and Tunisia. Algeria receives about 200,000 tourists and visitors every year. French-Algerian citizens are the largest groups of tourists, followed by Tunisians. The modest level of tourism is due to a combination of low-income accommodation units. However, the government has adopted a plan known as "Horizon 2025", which aims to address the lack of infrastructure. Various hotel operators are planning to build hotels, especially along the Mediterranean coast. Algeria has another potential opportunity for an adventurous holiday in the south. The Algerian government has set the goal of increasing the number of foreign visitors, including tourists, to 1.2 million by 2010. Algeria has now set a new target with the World Tourism Organization (WTO), which has increased the number of foreign tourists to Algeria to 20% annually between 2000 and 2005. Since November 2005, more than 140 building permits in the tourism sector have been granted by the Ministry to citizens wishing to invest in tourism infrastructure

The most important tourist places

Algeria has some of the most amazing ancient attractions in the world, as evidenced by many World Heritage sites. From the city of Batna, down to the Roman ruins in Timad. There are old bathrooms and rock paintings in Tasili Nagar. Visitors can also enjoy the Mediterranean Sea on the northern coast through its beautiful beaches.

Most tour operators in Algeria focus on old cities and desert tours. Visitors can find a strange place for a special holiday in Algeria  The most important tourist places in Algeria is

Tasili Nagar National Park

Tasili National Park is one of the most wonderful places you can see in Algeria. It is the park of the best of the majestic sandstone mountain ranges, complemented by stunning wild formations and unmatched rock arches. In addition, it has been included in the World Heritage Sites and UNESCO, because of its natural wonders. The park is also home to an impressive collection of rock art and cave paintings dating back to prehistoric times

Address: Sahara, Algeria 

The Kasbah

The Kasbah is the city of Algiers located on the hill overlooking the city. There is an ancient castle and museum of palaces, houses, mosques, and architecture, most of which dates back as far back as the Ottoman era. This World Heritage Site is divided into two main areas, Upper and Lower Town and is considered one of the best places in the fun tours

Church of Notre Dame Africa in Algeria

Church of Notre Dame Africa in Algeria Also known as the Church of Algeria, this ancient church, it is just one of many examples that refer to ancient architecture scattered throughout Algeria. Dating back to the 19th century it is located on the north side of the capital, overlooking the crystalline waters. Visitors are welcomed to enjoy the magnificent design of the church with its breathtaking views

Bardo Museum

The Pardo Museum of Prehistoric and Ethnography, is the museum that is located within the prominent piece of architecture in Algeria. The Du Pardo museum houses a wide range of prehistoric stones from excavations, pottery and other artifacts. You can stroll around the surrounding gardens to admire the old building and the beautiful landscape 

Ben Aknoun Zoo 

Ben Aknoun Zoo is also one of the oldest parks in Algeria and in Africa, this park hosts a wide range of animals including monkeys, elephants, camels, tigers, and even crocodiles. There are good restaurants and hotels

Algerian beaches

Visitors choose from many of Algeria's characteristic beaches for an enjoyable holiday, enjoying sunny weather, hot temperatures and a beautiful Mediterranean coast. There are beaches on the north side of the country. There are sandy beaches around Algeria as well as being built along the east coast of Turquoise. There are also a number of tourist resorts that can be found throughout the Oran region. There are also some beautiful golden beaches that can be found within the National Gaelic Garden. Guests can also enjoy kayaking, snorkelling, sailing to windsurfing and even snorkeling