Natural attractions in Algeria

Algeria's Natural Wonders

Algeria's diverse landscape spans from the massive sand dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental to the ancient geological formations of the Sahara. This selection includes the Tin Bider and Ouarkziz impact craters, the latter dating back nearly 70 million years. Visitors can explore the seasonal waterfalls of the Ahaggar Mountains, such as Téḍalik, and discover prehistoric rock engravings. The list also features numerous viewpoints across the Atlas ranges and desert plateaus, offering unique perspectives on the country’s vast and varied topography.

Algeria's Natural Wonders — Map

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Tin Bider crater

Tin Bider is an impact crater that sits in dry, rugged terrain in Algeria.

B

Great Eastern Sand Sea

The Grand Erg Oriental is a large erg or "field of sand dunes" in the Sahara Desert.

C

Ouarkziz crater

Ouarkziz is a meteorite impact crater in Algeria. It is 3.5 kilometers in diameter and the age is estimated to be less than 70 million years.

D

Altwam

Scenic viewpoint overlooking the rugged landscape of north-central Algeria.

E

in hoter

Desert waterfall located in the southern Hoggar region near Tamanrasset.

F

Zawyt alhsyn bn bd alzyz

Elevated viewpoint providing panoramic views of the Ghardaïa region.

G

Aldrk alwtny

Viewpoint located in the desert plains of the Ouargla Province.

H

thissira g'aawinen

Mountain viewpoint situated in the Kabylie region's coastal range.

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P_Contrôle

Observation point located in the remote western desert near the Tindouf border.

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Mezrana firet

High-altitude viewpoint located within the forested hills of northern Algeria.

K

huge stones with old engraving

Prehistoric rock art site featuring ancient engravings carved into massive stone boulders.

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Téḍalik

Seasonal waterfall found within the rugged Ahaggar mountain range.

M

Thighilt n'chrayaa

Mountain overlook offering views of the ridges and valleys in the Tizi Ouzou area.

N

Hasy altyn

Desert viewpoint overlooking the arid landscape of the Ouargla region.

O

Wad mftah

Viewpoint overlooking a valley landscape in the Laghouat province.

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Gasmi home

Local observation point situated in the El Oued region.

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HBNEP3

Remote desert viewpoint located within the sand dunes of the eastern Sahara.

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Cette 1850 HMD

Elevated viewpoint located near the Hassi Messaoud industrial region.

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RRBN2

Observation point situated in the vast eastern desert plains.

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