Tourism in Algeria’s Sahara sees new small-group trips begin
A UK-based tour company launched nine-day trips to the Algerian Sahara earlier this year as part of a cautious push for tourism.
New tours launch in desert
Explore Worldwide, a UK operator, began running small-group tours to Algeria earlier this year. The company started these trips partly because the government has encouraged tourism despite previous lack of interest.
Visitors face off-grid conditions
Travelers on the nine-day tour experienced days without cell reception while camping under a canopy of stars. Most members of the group were first-time visitors to Algeria, with many being over 60 years old.
Economy relies on oil
The country's economy has traditionally been driven by the oil and gas sector rather than tourism development. This shift represents a change from past government priorities regarding visitor attraction.
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