" ... still sand in my hair..." Algeria by titti

Algeria Travel Guide: 1,036 reviews and 3,080 photos

... trying to hang on to the flavour of the desert, the sweetness of the people of the desert...

Sitting in the middle of nowhere, looking deeply into the wide nothing, fully absorbed in listening, no sounds, I could understand how people can fall in love with the desert, and I fell in love myself with that extent of sand and rocks, rocks and sand.
But this emotional travel wouldn’t have been the same without the three “Ahmed” who came with us, taking care of us in such a lovely manner. Ahmed the cook; Ahmed the driver and Ahmed the guide. The last one, in addition to the others, had a special and difficult task: keeping a watchful eye on me in case I got lost in the desert.

Last visit to Algeria: Dec 2002
Intro Updated Apr 15, 2003
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Reviews (4)

Hiking in the desert... Transportation (1)

We flew from Milan to Algiers; from there, by plane, we reached Illizi in the south-east of the country, near the Libyan... more travel advice

Vegetation Favorites (1)

It’s almost impossible to describe the huge variety of plants, flowers, growing in the sand (well, you can ask Francois... more travel advice

Ahmed the cook Restaurants (1)

Ahmed the cook was in charge of our food. Vegetables, pasta, couscous, pan de sable, and …tea, of course. Very basic... more travel advice

tents Hotels (1)

In the desert no accomodation at all, unless you have your own tent. Some friends slept under the sky, but it was pretty... more travel advice

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y2ketan2007 Feb 9, 2009 at 8:52 AM

Nice page and pictures.
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Basaic Jan 18, 2008 at 9:45 AM

Sounds like you had a great time. I have never been there but have Algerian friends.
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Jasen71 Jan 7, 2006 at 2:29 PM

Hey Interesting page, and great tips too... regards Jasen
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cachaseiro Nov 30, 2005 at 9:35 AM

that is very nice photos. i really hope i can visit this country soon.
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AQUARIUS7 Nov 15, 2005 at 11:13 AM

hi , WHAT A LONG STRANGE TRIP IT´S BEEN IN ALGERIA,I loved gardaya so much the whole desert was more than MAGIC gonna go thereagain someday for sure ...ASH.
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sachara Jul 14, 2003 at 12:57 AM

Touching page with impressive pictures and very recognizable experiences and emotions Thank you for sharing.
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shrimp56 May 31, 2003 at 7:17 AM

What beautiful pictures and thoughts -- the sand and the rocks -- and bless to Ahmeds of this world -- we all travel better because they are there ...
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Luchonda May 30, 2003 at 9:15 AM

Your pics are beautiful - framing people all over the world ! super !
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xaver May 17, 2003 at 7:36 AM

emmetti un par de tips per qualche folle che volesse sguire le tue tracce lol
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call_me_rhia Apr 19, 2003 at 2:47 AM

si può... o non si può raccontare questa fantomatica storia col berbero?? siamo tutti in attesa!!!