100% Nature stay in Timimoun & Algiers
Dive into the heart of a rare journey, designed for lovers of nature, silence and authenticity. Between the red dunes of Timimoun, the millennial oases and the volcanic landscapes of the Sahara, this stay invites you to experience Algeria differently: on foot, at the tranquil pace of walking, away from the crowds and classic tourism.
This 100% nature circuit prioritises hiking — over 10 km per day — to offer a total immersion in the Saharan environment and limit the use of 4x4 vehicles. For four days, you will explore the palm groves, ksour, oases, and sebkhas, guided by local experts who will reveal the secrets of this vibrant and colourful desert. Back in Algiers, you will discover the soul of a capital city that blends history, greenery, and modernity, with an escape to Tiaza or the iconic sites of Algerian heritage.
A journey designed to breathe, escape, reconnect — and feel the untouched beauty of the Sahara and the Mediterranean.
An experience brought to you by Assamar Tours, where every step tells a story.
100% Nature & Hiking Stay Programme – Timimoun
Total duration: 7 nights / 8 days
Themes: Trek – Desert – Oasis – Red Dunes – Palm Groves – Local Culture
Day 1: Arrival in Algiers – Check-in
- Arrival at Houari Boumediene Airport (Algiers).
- Transfer to the hotel.
- Free time depending on arrival time.
- Dinner on your own. Overnight in Algiers.
Day 2: Algiers → Timimoun – First immersion
- Flight from Algiers → Timimoun in the morning.
- Welcome and check-in at a traditional guesthouse.
- Local lunch.
- Acclimatisation hike (6–8 km)through the surrounding alleys, ksour, and palm groves.
- Sunset over the red dunes.
- Dinner & overnight in Timimoun.
Day 3: Hike “Sebkha & Red Oasis” (12–15 km)
Nature walking itinerary:
- Departure on foot from Timimoun.
- Exploration of the red dunes of Gourara.
- Crossing small traditional palm groves.
- Walking along the Sebkha (dried salt lake) for a geological immersion.
- Tea break with the locals.
Objectives for the day:
- 5–6 hours of walking
- Discovery of the foggara irrigation system
- Photography of the red Sahara landscapes
Return to the guesthouse.
Dinner & overnight stay.
Day 4: Hike “Forgotten Ksour & Palm Groves” (14 km)
- Departure on foot to the ancient ksour of Gourara.
- Discovery: Saharan architecture, abandoned villages, hidden palm groves.
- Guided tour on the history of the Gourara tribes.
- Picnic lunch in the oasis.
Atmosphere:undulating dunes, total silence, raw nature.
Return at sunset.
Dinner & overnight stay.
Day 5: Long hike Ighzer “Black Oasis Circuit” (16–18 km)
The most comprehensive stage of the stay.
- Walking through the volcanic black dunes.
- Discovery of isolated palm groves.
- Meeting with Saharan farmers.
- Tasting local dates from the palm.
- Picnic in the dunes.
Return to Timimoun.
Last traditional evening (Ahallil music, subject to availability).
Dinner & overnight stay.
Day 6: Timimoun → Algiers – Check-in
- Transfer to the airport.
- Flight back to Algiers.
- Check-in at the hotel.
- Lunch at leisure.
Discovery programme in Algiers (afternoon):
- Visit to the Jardin d’Essai (2 hours).
- Stroll along the waterfront (Promenade des Sablettes).
- Craft shopping.
Dinner at leisure. Overnight stay in Algiers.
Day 7: Visit to Tiaza & surroundings of Algiers
Option 1 – Tiaza:
- Light hike & site visit.
- Discovery of wooded heights, traditional villages, natural landscapes.
Option 2 – Algiers heritage:
- Casbah (UNESCO)
- Basilica of Our Lady of Africa
- Bologhine & historic Belcourt
Dinner at leisure. Overnight stay in Algiers.
Day 8: Departure – End of stay
- Transfer to Algiers airport.
- Assistance with formalities.
- End of stay.
Highlights of the stay
- Programme100% nature, almost without 4x4.
- Daily hikes of12 to 18 km.
- Unique red dunes of Timimoun.
- Traditional accommodation & Saharan atmosphere.
- Double discovery:Sahara + Algiers/Coast.
INDICATIVE PRICES (per person)
🔸 Standard Package (guest house / 3★ hotels)
- 2 people: 836 € / person
- 4 to 6 people: 699 € / person
- 7 to 10 people: 595 € / person
🔸 Premium Package (comfortable guest house / 4★ hotels)
- 2 people: 1120 € / person
- 4 to 6 people: 980 € / person
- 7 to 10 people: 860 € / person
🔹 Single room supplement:72 €
🔹 Low season: 10% discount
SUMMARY PROGRAMME
Day 1 – Arrival in Algiers
Welcome, hotel transfer and overnight stay.
Day 2 – Flight to Timimoun – Acclimatisation hike
Oasis walk, red dunes, traditional guest house.
Day 3 – Sebkha & Red Oasis Hike (12–15 km)
Red dunes, Sebkha, foggaras, oasis.
Day 4 – Ksour & Palm Groves Hike (14 km)
Ancient villages, Saharan architecture, hidden oasis.
Day 5 – Black Oasis Hike (16–18 km)
Volcanic dunes, local farmers, desert picnic.
Day 6 – Return to Algiers – Urban exploration
Jardin d’Essai, seafront, facilities.
Day 7 – Visit to Tiaza or historic Algiers
Light hike or UNESCO heritage.
Day 8 – Departure from Algiers
Airport transfer.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
✔ Flight tickets (Algiers ↔ Timimoun)
✔ Accommodation :
- 4 nights in a guesthouse in Timimoun
- 3 nights in a hotel (Algiers)
✔ Meals :
- Full board in Timimoun
- Breakfasts in Algiers
✔ Services :
- Experienced local guides
- Trekking support (12–18 km/day)
- Local transfers in Timimoun (minimised – reduced 4x4 usage)
- Mineral water during hikes
- Assistance from Assamar Tours 24/7
✔ Transport :
- All land transfers in Algiers
- Transfers from Timimoun airport
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights
- Cancellation / repatriation insurance
- Personal expenses & extras
OPTIONS (on request)
- Professional photo session in the dunes
- Private traditional Saharan dinner
- Extension 2 days in Ghardaïa or Taghit
- Premium accommodation or desert eco-lodge
LOGISTICAL ASPECTS
Support
- Certified Saharan guide
- Trekking supervisor
- Local driver for short transfers
Provided equipment
- Water 2 litres / day / person
- First aid kit
- Shade tents / day breaks
- GPS & safety beacons
Required level
- Good physical condition
- Hikes of 5 to 6 hours/day.
100% adaptable programme to your desires
AtAssamar Tours, every trip is designed for you — but above allwith you.
Our itineraries are not fixed: they serve as a basis that we adjust according to your expectations, your pace, and your interests.
Whether you wish to:
extend a stop to enjoy a site more,
add a cultural, sporting, or gastronomic activity,
adapt the duration of the stay,
personalise the accommodation or services,
➡️ We create a tailor-made programme for you, perfectly balanced and completely flexible.
Our team remains at your disposal before and during the trip to ensure a smooth, comfortable experience that is always tailored to your preferences.
Your trip should reflect you - we take care of the rest.
ChooseTimimounand embark on an adventure among endless dunes, secret palm groves, and red earth villages. An ideal terrain for hiking, discovery, and exploration of the living Sahara.
Timimoun, the desert that resonates.
TIMIMOUN: the Red Pearl of Gourara
Location
- Region :Gourara, South-West Algeria
- Wilaya :Timimoun
Access :
- ✈ Regular flights Algiers → Timimoun
- 🚗 Road access possible (long Saharan journey)
Environment & Landscapes
Timimoun is famous for :
- Itsochre dunesamong the most beautiful in the Sahara,
- Itslush palm groves,
- Itstraditional earthen ksour,Its desert landscapes alternating ergs, rocky plateaus and oases.
- Ses paysages désertiques alternant ergs, plateaux rocheux et oasis.
An authentic Saharan setting, ideal for hiking, photography and cultural immersion.
Climate
- Saharan hot and dry
- Days : 25° to 40° depending on the season
- Nights : cool, sometimes very cold in winter
Best time :
- October → April(ideal temperatures for hiking)
Main activities
- Hiking on footin the ergs and palm groves
- Discovering the ksourand the ochre red architecture
- Visiting the Sebkhaand its spectacular panoramas
- Exploring the oases(nature, traditional life)
- Sunset over the dunes
- Cultural encounterswith the inhabitants of Gourara
Accommodation
- Traditional guest houses
- Saharan lodgings
- Simple, clean and welcoming comfort
- Typical earthen architecture ("red of Timimoun" style)
Local gastronomy
- Saharan couscous
- Dishes cooked on a spit or in a traditional oven
- Deglet Nour dates
- Saharan tea
- Simple, generous and local cuisine
Available services
- Mobile network: variable by area
- Internet: available in town, limited in the desert
- Pharmacies and essential shops in town
Points of caution
- Extreme temperatures off-season
- Hydration is essential
- Prepare walking equipment (shoes, hats, sunscreen)
- Guided movements recommended
Things to know
- Warm and hospitable population
- Soothing atmosphere, ideal for total disconnection
- Timimoun is one of the most photogenic places in Algeria
FAQ - Oran circuit & surrounding regions
Here are some frequently asked questions about the stay.
This stay is designed for travellers in good physical condition, able to walk10 to 12 km per dayon desert terrain (sand, dunes, rocky paths). No technical skills are required.
Yes, if you are comfortable with long-distance walking. The routes are supervised by certified guides who adapt the group's pace.
The stay includes premium accommodation.4★ hotels in Algiers. :
- Hôtels 4★ à Alger
- Saharan lodge or high-end guesthouse in Timimoun, combining modern comfort with traditional ochre architecture.
Yes: transfers, internal flights, accommodation, full meals, support, hikes, logistical assistance, and drinking water. Only personal expenses and certain extras are at your own cost.
- High-top hiking shoes.
- Light backpack (20–25 L).
- Cap, sunglasses, sunscreen.
- Light windbreaker, scarf.
- Headlamp.
A complete list is provided after registration.
Hikes are scheduled at the most favourable times, early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Temperatures remain pleasant depending on the season, and the team ensures optimal hydration and comfort management.
Only for essential technical connections. The circuit prioritises walking.marcheto offer an authentic and eco-responsible immersion in the heart of the desert.
Yes, upon prior request (vegetarian, gluten-free, light, etc.). The meals are prepared with carefully selected local products.
The programme can be adjusted to ensure your safety, offering cultural alternatives or alternative routes.
Absolutely. The trip is organised with licensed guides, professional logistics, routes validated by local authorities, and 24/7 assistance provided by Assamar Tours.
Yes, you can add nights, an extension to Ghardaïa, Timimoun or the Algiers coast. Our team adapts the programme according to your wishes.
Just contact us by phone, email or through our website. An Assamar Tours advisor will assist you from start to finish.
Why choose Assamar Tours for a premium trip to Timimoun?
The most exclusive Saharan experience, only for those seeking excellence.
At Assamar Tours, we do not simply offer a stay:
we create a high-end, immersive, refined experience, designed down to the last detail.
The Sahara of Timimoun becomes your exclusive refuge, a space where luxury rhymes with silence, elegance, and authenticity.
1. A rare Saharan expertise at the service of bespoke experiences.
Our carefully selected local guides know every path, secret oases, and hidden panoramas.
Each hike becomes a natural painting, each moment an intimate discovery of the red desert.
2. Exceptional hikes, away from the crowds and classic tourism.
We create exclusive itineraries, away from tourist circuits:
- Private walks (+10 to 18 km/day),
- Designed panoramic breaks,
- Immersion in the dunes, volcanic plateaus, and millennia-old palm groves.
A rare and elegant experience of the Sahara.
3. Premium accommodations carefully selected.
Refined guest houses, high-end Saharan architecture, warm atmosphere,
fine dining inspired by the traditions of Gourara:
local elegance meets modern comfort.
4. Impeccable and discreet logistics.
A smooth, secure, and comfortable stay, with:
- 24/7 assistance,
- Private transfers,
- High-end hiking equipment,
- Rigorous selection of service providers,
- Shaded breaks, refreshments, premium water.
Luxury also means total freedom from constraints.
5. A commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism.
For us, high-end also means:
- Limiting 4x4 use,
- Encouraging walking,
- Support Saharan families,
- Preserve fragile ecosystems.
You travel smartly, in respect of the desert and its inhabitants.
6. VIP support from the booking stage
Your comfort begins before even departure:
- Personalised advice,
- Assistance in preparing your stay,
- Adaptation of the programme to your desires,
- Total flexibility on activities and pace.
A tailored, discreet and professional service.
7. An exceptional travel vision: rare, authentic, memorable
Assamar Tours transforms a stay in Timimoun into an exceptional moment:
a high-end immersion in one of the most beautiful deserts in the world. Silence, grandeur, elegance, emotion...
This is the premium experience according to Assamar Tours.
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