Ghadaia, the capital of M'zab

"Ghardaïa is the main ksar of the pentapole of the M'zab valley"

4 to 5 day tour

First Circuit Ghardaïa:

Day 1:

Arrival in Ghardaïa in the late afternoon. Check-in at the Caravanserai amidst the palm grove, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 2:

Visit the city of Ghardaïa and the Old Mosque. Stroll through the traditional carpet market, discovering various crafts and local artisans. In the afternoon, visit the Ksar of Béni-Isguen and the auction market. Dinner and overnight stay at the Caravanserai.

Day 3:

Visit El-Atteuf and the mausoleum of Sidi Brahim. Depart for the oasis of Sebseb, located 60 km from Ghardaïa via Metlili. Discover the nomadic camp, enjoy tea prepared on embers under the khaima (traditional tent) with Bedouins. Camel ride and optional quad biking available upon request. Return in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at the Caravanserai.

Day 4:

Breakfast and transfer to the airport.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

- Airport pick-up and transfer (In/Out)

- Circuit in a minibus with driver/guide

- Admission fees

- Accommodation: in double rooms

- Half-board

Second Circuit Ghardaïa:

Day 1:

Airport reception. Arrival in Ghardaïa, one of the five cities of the M’Zab, check-in, visit to the first city of the M’Zab pentapolis, a millennial city, visit the mausoleum of Sidi Brahim and palm grove. Visit the city of Ghardaïa and its market, traditional water distribution system, return to the hotel.

Day 2:

Visit Melika, palm grove of Beni Isguen, and traditional dam. In the afternoon, visit the holy city of Beni Isguen and its auction market.

Day 3:

Excursion to Zelfana thermal station, bath, and picnic, return to Ghardaïa. Panoramic view. Evening at the hotel.

Day 4:

Departure (or extended stay). Afternoon of Day 3, departure to El Menia through the Great Western Erg. Day 4: visit the old Ksar Zénetes dating from the 9th century, the church of Father Charles de Foucauld, visit the museum and the lake. Return in the late afternoon to Ghardaïa, evening at the hotel.

Day 5:

End of stay, departure to Algiers.