Algeria

Africa's largest country: Sahara and Roman ruins.

This is a first draft of the Algeria list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Heritage · UNESCO

Prehistoric paintings, among rock arches in the Sahara.

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Must-See

Heritage · UNESCO

Remarkably complete Roman towns.

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Cities · UNESCO

A white hilly city, and a historic casbah.

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Worth a Detour

Heritage · UNESCO

Mzab Valley's unique desert towns.

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Mountains · Deserts

Volcanic spires in the Sahara, by Assekrem.

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Grey pins: guides still being written.