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Africa's sleeping giant.

Once on a par with neighbouring Morocco as a travel hot-spot, Algeria's decade long civil war scared off all but the most foolhardy of travellers. Now that the violence has subsided a trickle of visitors is returning to explore the one of Africa's most diverse and... Read the overview
View of town of Ghardaia, M'Zab Valley, central Algeria

Climate

Overview

In the north, summers are hot and humid, and the winters mild and wet. In the Sahara, summer is ferociously hot with daytime temperatures seldom below 25°C, but nights can be very cold, particularly in the Hoggar region. Rainfall ranges from more than 1000mm per year in the northern mountains to zero in the Sahara. Some places go decades without a drop.

Communication

Dial Code: 213

Currency

NameAlgerian Dinar
SymbolDA
CodeDZD
Unitdinar

Typical accomodation Costs

Low End Mid Range High End Deluxe
€ 10-50€ 50-100€ 100-300€ 300+

Typical meal costs

Low End Mid Range High End Deluxe
€ 3-15€ 15-30€ 30-45€ 45+

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