##1. The Tassili n'Ajjer (Djanet) — for lovers of prehistory
Recommended duration: 5-7 days
Level: sustained (5-7 hours walk/day)
To see: rock paintings by Sefar, Tin Tazarift, dunes of Admer
Trek framed by a Tuareg guide, bivouac in tent, camels for portage. The Tassili is an open-air museum.
##2. The Hoggar (Tamanrasset) — for contemplatives
Recommended duration: 7-10 days
Level: expert (altitude, mountain walking)
To see: Assekrem plateau and hermitage of Charles de Foucauld, lunar landscapes and granitic pitons of Hoggar
Granitic massif with lunar forms. Sunset on the memorable Assekrem.
##3. The valley of M Zab (Ghardaïa) — for architecture enthusiasts
Recommended duration: 3-4 days
Level: easy (urban approach)
See: Ghardaïa, Beni Isguen, Melika, palm groves, Ghardaïa market
UNESCO World Heritage. Fortified Ksour built of stone and raw land, ancient ibadites traditions.
When to leave? October to March (bearable temperatures). Avoid July-August (>45°C in the Hoggar).
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