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What to see and do — Touggourt

Touggourt is one of the oldest oases of the Algerian Sahara, mentioned from the 9th century in Arab chronicles. The region came under Arab Beni Hilal tribes in the 11th century, then in the 18th century became an independent sultanate — the Sultanate of Touggourt — led by the Beni Djellab dynasty. A major stop on trans-Saharan caravan trade (gold, dates, salt, ivory, slaves), Touggourt prospered through trade and intensive agriculture. The French penetrated the region in 1854 and fought the "battle of Touggourt" against insurgents. The city became a colonial stop and later an oil hub (nearby oil field). At independence, Touggourt was attached to Ouargla then Biskra, and finally made an autonomous wilaya in 2019.

• 📍Sidi Bouzid Ksar — Old fortified ksar, covered alleys, historic monument of the city's patron saint
• 📍Touggourt Palm Grove — Hundreds of thousands of Deglet Nour palms, productive and cultural oasis
• 📍Old Medina — Traditional souks, historic mosques, ancient Saharan architecture
• 📍Beni Djellab Historic monument — Ancient burial sites of Touggourt sultans, memory of the local dynasty
• 📍Date Market — Weekly specialized market, quality Deglet Nour, Saharan atmosphere
• 📍Sidi Saad Mosque — 18th-century historic mosque, typical mud minaret