TAGHIT
About the tour :
This wonderful and fascinating tour gives you a wonderful opportunity not only to get acquainted with the most beautiful Algerian desert of Taghit, but also plunging into the distant past, to see the petroglyphs or rock art of the archaeological landscape, the Grand Erg Occidental, explore the old Ksours, walk through the palm grove, ride quads and watch the scenic sunset.
Itinerary :
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Meet your guide
After breakfast you will meet your guide at 10 A.M.
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Discover the Petroglyphs
You will drive to discover the interesting and historical petroglyphs. This is truly an ancient art gallery, in which pictures depict individual animals like antelopes, ostriches, giraffes, horses, elephants on the rock. These carvings are cryptic messages left by people whose lives are lost in the mists of deep time.
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Trek the Sahara
Experience remoteness, spend some time trampling on the sand dunes and visiting the Grand Erg Occidental. From here, we can do some trekking or walking around the area. This a superb trekking adventure taking you deep into the biggest desert in the world with no roads, no people and no sound. It is refreshing and liberating.
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Lunch break
Stop for a lunch break and enjoy eating a tasty and traditional meal outdoor in the oasis area.
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Visit the Ksours
Explore the old Ksours of the 11th century built on a rocky plateau overlooking the palm green grove and that brings together 120 houses.
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Palm grove walk
Stroll through the palm grove of Taghit, which is home to rich vegetation and majestic date palms leading to the other end of the Grand Erg Occidental .
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Climb the huge dune and enjoy the sunset or ride a squad bike
We end our tour by climbing the crescent-shaped dune and watch the beautiful sunset. For squad lovers, you can rent a squad bike and unleash your adrenaline in the vastness of the desert that will make you intoxicated. It is a magical moment that you must not forget.
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Back to your hotel
End of the day, you go back to your hotel and stay there overnight.
Recommended to bring :
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A comfortable pair of walking shoes.
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Sunscreen
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Loose fitting comfortable trousers/pants
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A hat for the shade
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Sunglasses
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A long scarf that you can wrap around your face to protect from sun/sand.
What is included :
1. An English-speaking tour guide
2. All transfer
Price
120€
Please email us at reservation@fancyellow.com to book this tour, and we will be in touch!