Golden Dunes Tour
Highlights
- Visits the Zaouia Tidjania school of Islam, museum and Jewish heritage
- Explore the amazing ancient camel market
- Enjoy with the golden dune and amazing sunset that EL OUED is famous for
- Visit the Northern Algeria desert of Touggourt, center of date trade and Temacine
Overview
El-Oued, town, largest of the Souf Oases It lies in the northern Sahara, The town’s fortress mosque and use of arcades and arches reflect both Moorish and Roman influence. Date-palm groves are grown in man-made funnel-shaped craters that are protected from the sand by woven palm walls and are close enough to groundwater to eliminate irrigation.The town’s fortress mosque and use of arcades and arches reflect both Moorish and Roman influence. Date-palm groves are grown in man-made funnel-shaped craters that are protected from the sand by woven palm walls and are close enough to groundwater to eliminate irrigation. of the Grand Erg Oriental, The houses are clustered, creating the image of a “Town of a Thousand Domes,” so-called by the French writer-adventuress Isabella Eberhardt (1877–1904).
- Day 1 - El ouedthe city
Arrive to El ouedthe city of 1,000 domes followed by visits to Guémar (Zaouia Tidjania school of Islam, museum, Jewish heritage) after relaxing afternoon at hotel visit ancient camel market, and have enjoyment time with the golden dune and amazing sunset that EL OUED is famous for. Return to hotel for overnight.
- Day 2 - Northern Algeria desert to Touggourt
Today you will travel across the Northern Algeria desert to Touggourt (centre of date trade), Temacine (visit to Zaouia). Return to EL OUED have enjoyment time with the golden dune and amazing sunset that EL OUED is famous for. Return to hotel for overnight.
- Day 3 - Departure
Free time shopping. Your driver will take you to the airport this ending your tour.
- English speaking Guide/Manager
- Driver and Private Transportation
- All entrance fees to historical sites
- Bed and Breakfast meals
- All domestic flights
- Accommodation
- International Flight Tickets
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Beverages
- Lunches
- Dinner (unless on half-board meals)