Lonely Planet Algeria: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Algiers, Timimoun, Tassili N'Ajjer and more

Lonely Planet Country Travel Guide

by Anthony Ham, Virginia Maxwell, Jenny Walker

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Algeria.Discover Algeria's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from walking around Algier's Centre Ville with its cafes and graceful architecture; to relaxing beneath the palm trees of Ghardaïa, the largest of the M'Zab valley oases; and hiking along one of northern Algeria's most beautiful coastal stretches in Gouraya National Park.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Algeria travel Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Algeria effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Casbah, to Martyr's Memorial, and LambaesisEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Algeria culturethrough stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions Algiers; Northeast Algeria; Oran; Northwest Algeria; Central Algeria & the Grand Ergs; Tamanrasset, Djanet & the Sahara
 Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Algeria .

Genres: Reference

Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2007

About the author

Anthony Ham is an Australian nature and travel writer with nearly three decades of experience reporting from remote regions, including Africa, the Amazon, the Arctic, and Outback Australia. He is the author of The Last Lions of Africa (2021) and The Man Who Loved Pink Dolphins (2023). His work has appeared in major international publications, including The New York Times and National Geographic Traveler. He has also written or co-written over 200 Lonely Planet travel guides and divides his time between Madrid and Melbourne.

Reviews

[Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't travel to Algeria with this; I used it as a sourcebook for a story set in contemporary Algeria. As such, it's interesting, and like all the Lonely Planet books I've read, it has a nice mix of history-culture and practical information. I can't speak to its accuracy but as a writing sourcebook it gave me lots of wonderful ideas.

[Sasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not too shabby a travel-guide, considering it's the first English one I've come across. Everything in there seems to be accurate..I wish there were more photos but...
There are quite a few places I would have personally added in there, but maybe it's for the best. Some places ( example: the little shop that supposedly sells plastic baskets on Rue Moh. Khemisti but actually has the best money exchange rates on the black market &, even better, randomly also sells masses of great vintage French/Spanish books and magazines abandoned by European immigrees after the civil war) are best kept a secret.
All in all, great for those who want to explore a truly beautiful country. Oh & the paragraph on "Hittisme" cracked me up...so spot on!