Tindouf Province

Natural landmarks in the Sahara

Saharan Landscapes

Explore the geological diversity of the Algerian Sahara within the Tindouf province. This collection features the Ouarkziz crater, a 3.5-kilometer-wide meteorite impact site estimated to be less than 70 million years old. The landscape is defined by vast sebkhas, or seasonal salt marshes like Tiandjouk and Tindouf, which transform into wetlands after rare rains. Notable topographical features include the rocky mesa of Gara Sayada and the desert peak of Djebel Drissa, showcasing the region's complex arid terrain.

Saharan Landscapes — Map

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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.

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P_Contrôle

Elevated observation point providing views over the surrounding desert landscape.

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Sbkht tyanjwk

A seasonal salt flat and marshland located in the arid plains of the Tindouf region.

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Sbkht tndwf

Large endorheic salt lake and wetland area situated near the town of Tindouf.

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Nba mta el Kbar

A seasonal wetland area that collects water during rare periods of desert rainfall.

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Gara Sayada

A prominent rocky hill or mesa characteristic of the Saharan landscape.

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Djebel Drissa

A desert mountain peak located in the southern reaches of the Tindouf province.

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