Tassili n'Ajjer

Day 1 –Arrival in Djanet & Welcome to the Sahara

• Arrival at Djanet Airport (via Algiers) and transfer to your guesthouse

• Meet your Tuareg guide and group over mint tea and dates

• Evening orientation walk through the oasis town of Djanet

• Dinner and overnight in Djanet guesthouse

 
Day 2 – Entering Tassili: Ascent to the Plateau

• Early morning 4WD to the base of Tassili’s sandstone cliffs

• Trek up the escarpment to reach the plateau (moderate hike, approx. 2–3 hrs)

• Explore the Tamrit plateau area: prehistoric rock shelters and giant cypress trees

• Set up camp on the plateau with wide-open views over the desert

• Dinner and overnight camping in the wild

 
Day 3 – Jabbaren: Ancient Rock Art Gallery

• Hike to Jabbaren, one of the most famous rock art sites in the world

• View detailed carvings and paintings of animals, humans, and rituals dating back over 10,000 years

• Picnic lunch among rock formations

• Continue trek through narrow canyons and lunar landscapes

• Overnight wild camping near secluded petroglyph sites

 
Day 4 – Deep Desert Exploration

• Full day trekking deeper into the Tassili plateau: dramatic cliffs, eroded arches, and vast open silence

• Visit rarely-seen sites accessible only on foot guided by your Tuareg team

• Learn about climate shifts and early Sahara life through natural and cultural history

• Camp near the “Elephant Arch” or other stunning rock formation

• Stargazing and traditional Tuareg stories around the fire

 
Day 5 – Descent & Return to 4WD Access

• Gradual descent from the plateau, following ancient caravan paths

• Meet your 4WD vehicles and continue by road through Tassili’s outer zones

• Visit more accessible rock art sites and desert settlements

• Overnight camping among the dunes, with a more relaxed pace

 
Day 6 – Tuareg Culture & Oasis Life

• Return to Djanet and spend the day immersed in local culture

• Optional visit to local Tuareg cooperatives: crafts, jewelry, and textiles

• Explore palm groves and ancient irrigation systems in the oasis

• Enjoy a farewell dinner with Tuareg music and stories

• Overnight in Djanet guesthouse

 
Day 7 – Departure from Djanet

• Free time in the morning for final rest or shopping

• Airport transfer for departure via Algiers

• End of tour

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* Please note that all itineraries, trip durations and travel dates are subject to change. Any such changes will be communicated to you in advance. All prices are exclusive of VAT, unless stated otherwise.