##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, hermitage of the Father of Foucauld, rock engravings by Ti-n-Hanakaten
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. Troglodyte architecture, secular ibadites traditions.
When to leave? October to March (bearable temperatures). Avoid July-August (>45°C in the Hoggar).
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