Timimoun – Red Oasis Adventure

Day 1: Arrival and First Impressions

  • 10:20 AM: Departure from Houari Boumediene Airport.
  • 12:55 PM: Arrival in Timimoun. Transfer to your hotel or guesthouse for lunch, rest, and relaxation.
  • 5:00 PM: Guided walk in the dunes to enjoy a breathtaking sunset, accompanied by traditional tea prepared over an open fire.

Day 2: Oasis and Ksars Exploration

  • Morning: After breakfast, explore the Sebkha region by minibus. Visit Ighzer and its cave, Ksar Faoun with its lush gardens, and Ouled Said with its traditional foggara irrigation system.
  • Midday: Picnic at a picturesque djenane, followed by a visit to Tella to admire its historic ksar and enchanting gardens.
  • Evening: Return to your accommodation to prepare for dinner.

Day 3: Discovering the “Queen of the Gourara”

  • Morning: Breakfast and visit Timimoun’s red oasis, exploring the old town and traditional market.
  • Afternoon: Picnic in the Lichta oasis, then a 4×4 excursion to Tmana for a Tassili-style hike, ending with traditional tea at Petit Tassili.
  • Evening: Return to your residence for dinner.

Day 4: Farewell and Departure

  • Morning: Leisurely breakfast and free time for relaxation and packing.
  • 11:25 AM: Transfer to Timimoun Airport for your flight back to Algiers.
  • 1:45 PM: Arrival in Algiers.