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🌎  Algeria 🇩🇿

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📍  Tassili N'Ajjer National Park

✈️  Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ)

🚗  140.6 KM

⏱️  2 hours, 45 minutes

Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, a remote UNESCO World Heritage site in Algeria, is famed for its stunning Saharan landscapes and vast collection of prehistoric rock art. Accessibility is challenging, requiring international flights to Algiers, then domestic flights to Djanet or Illizi, followed by 4x4 vehicle travel into the park; it is not suitable for visitors with mobility impairments. Due to its remote nature, strict regulations, and the need for navigation and interpretation, guided tours with licensed local operators are mandatory for all visits, making solo exploration impossible. The best time to visit is during the cooler months from October to April, as summer temperatures are extreme. This is a high-cost destination, with multi-day tours (typically 5-10 days to properly experience the area) involving permits, transportation, guides, and camping ranging from several hundreds to a few thousands of USD. Visitors should be prepared for basic camping conditions and ensure all necessary permits are arranged well in advance by their tour operator.