Assekrem the real sunshine

Introducing Assekrem

Forming part of the Ahaggar Mountains (also known as theHoggar Mountains) in southernAlgeria, Assekrem is a spectacular collection of narrow mountain peaks in shades of brown and ochre, which have been artistically carved by the elements. This geological wonder attracts visitors from far and wide who are awe-struck by its natural beauty.

Assekrem is also renowned for being the site of the hermitage ofCharles de Foucauld, which is now the retreat of the Little Brothers of Jesus who continue the humanitarian work he started back in 1910. Charles Eugène de Foucauld was born into an aristocratic family in Strasbourg, France, on 15 September 1858. After spending some time as a French army officer in Algeria, de Foucald left the army in 1882 and went to explore Morocco. He became a Trappist monk in 1890, but left in 1897 and traveled to Algeria to live a life of ascetic solitude. He founded a hermitage in Beni Abbes, Algeria, and welcomed visitors regardless of their religion, social status or ethnic origin.

Later Charles de Foucauld moved to Tamanghasset in southern Algeria to be with the Touareg people. He used the highest point of the Ahaggar Mountains, the Assekrem, as a place to establish his hermitage. He associated

closely with the Touareg for a period of more than ten years, during which time he studied their cultural traditions and worked on a dictionary and the grammar of the Touareg language. Charles de Foucauld was shot dead by Senussi insurgents on 1 December 1916 just outside Tamanghasset. The dictionary was published in four volumes after his death and is appreciated among Berberologues for its rich and accurate descriptions. Charles de Foucauld had formulated the idea of establishing a new religious order during his time with the Touareg, and the Little Brothers of Jesus was established after his death by five seminarians assisted by Catholic Islamicscholar Louis Massignon. Charles de Foucauld was considered to be a martyr of the Catholic Church and was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI on 13 November 2005. The Little Brothers of Jesus and the Little Sisters of Jesus are communities that, although being relatively humble in size, have expanded to include many languages and cultures on all continents.

Visitors to Assekrem will not fail to agree with Charles de Foucauld, whose words are inscribed in a book of his writings at the hermitage: “The beauty of the view defies description or even imagination…it is marvelous.”

Hoggar Mountains Algeria

Hoggar Mountains

The Hoggar Mountains (Arabic: جبال هقار‎, Berber: idurar n Ahaggar, Tuareg: Idurar Uhaggar), also

known as the Ahaggar, are a highland region in the central Sahara, southern Algeria, along the Tropic of Cancer.

This mountainous region is located about 1,500 kilometres (930 mi) south of the capital, Algiers. The area is largely rocky desert with an average elevation

of more than 900 metres (3,000 ft) above sea level. The highest peak, Mount Tahat, is at 2,908 metres (9,541 ft). Assekrem is a famous and often visited point where Charles de Foucauld built a hermitage in 1911. The main city near the Hoggar Mountains is Tamanrasset, built in a desert valley or wadi.

The Hoggar Mountain range is chiefly volcanic rock and contains a hot summer climate, with a cold winter climate (temperatures fall below 0 °C (32 °F) in the winter). The mountains are young—about 2 million years old. Rainfall is rare and sporadic. However, since the climate is less extreme than in most other areas of the Sahara, the Hoggar Mountains are a major location for biodiversity and host relict species. The Hoggar Mountains are part of the West Saharan montane xeric woodlands ecoregion. It is also one of the national parks of the country.

Fauna and flora

Slightly to the west of the Hoggar range, a population of the endangered Painted Hunting Dog (Lycaon

pictus) remained viable into the 20th century, but is now thought to be extirpated within this entire region.
In scat collections there are records of the presence of these elusive and very rare carnivores.

^{Prehistoric settlement is evident from extant rock paintings dating to 6000 BC. The Hoggar massif is the land of the Tuaregs or Kel Hoggar. The tomb of Tin Hinan, the woman believed to be the ancestor of the Tuareg is located at Abalessa, an oasis near Tamanrasset. According to legend, the Tim Lam are from the Tafilalt region in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains.}

Djanet algeria – the Real Sahara Desert

Djanet algeria –  the Real Sahara Desert

Djanet (Arabic: جانت‎) is an oasis city, and capital of Djanet District, in Illizi Province, southeast Algeria. It is located 412 kilometres (256 mi) south of the provincial capital, Illizi. According to the 2008 census it has a up from 9,699 in 1998, and an annual population growth rate of 4.3%. It is inhabited by the Kel Ajjer Tuareg people.
population of 14,655,

The region of Djanet has been inhabited since Neolithic times. There were periods of ten thousand years at a time that the area was not desert. The flora and fauna were luxuriant as is seen in the numerous rock paintings of Tassili n'Ajjer around Djanet. Populations of hunter-gatherers lived there.
Djanet was founded in the Middle Ages by the Tuareg. The Ottoman Empire, which had a nominal authority over the Fezzan region, reinforced their presence in the area at the beginning of the 20th century in reaction to the colonization of Africa by the Europeans
Djanet, and the nearby towns of Azelouaz, El Mihan, Adjahil and Eferi, lie in a valley carved by the intermittent river (wadi) Oued Idjeriou through the southwest edge of the Tassili n'Ajjer mountain range. The Tadrart Rouge is located to the southeast and is a southern prolongation of the Libyan Tadrart Acacus.
Due to the somewhat cooler air, higher humidity and somewhat higher rainfall in these areas, the nearby mountains support a greater amount and variety of wildlife than lower-lying areas in the Sahara, and forms
part of the West Saharan montane xeric woodlands ecosystem. Djanet itself lies at an altitude of 1,035 metres (3,396 ft), but the mountains to the east and north reach as high as 1,905 metres (6,250 ft).

Djanet Inedbirene Airport is located about 50 kilometers south of the city center.

It is not easy to describe the Djanet. One could say that it is a settlement or a cluster of villages, surrounding a breathtaking oasis in the middle of the Sahara desert. It is situated in the Tassili National Park in Algeria and has approximately 15 000 local residents. There are no urban buildings in the Djanet oasis and it seems to be a location that is lost in time and has been able to keep its air of nostalgia. It is easy to see why Djanet is called the “Jewel of the Desert”.
The Djanet oasis is not a destination that is filled with excitement and wild attractions. Its appeal to travelers is the beautiful oasis that is lined with palmeries and the peace and tranquility that only such a desolate area can provide. Most of the local inhabitants of Djanet are Kel Ajjer Taureg, a friendly and humble community. It is a poor settlement and every day is a struggle for most families. They are reliant on the tourism industry and their traditional culture to lure visitors and travelers. This brings an income to the
villages and there are many small travel agencies within Djanet.
The greatest attraction to this region is the Plateau and visitors need to purchase a photo permit from the Parc National de Tassili office before they can begin exploring this area. The Tassili N’Ajjer rock paintings are a popular sight for tourists to visit. Tourists should be aware that some tour agencies might inflate prices

and often heated negotiations between visitors and tour guides erupt because of pricing. Other than that, there is a market every day that sells fresh vegetables in the mornings. To purchase bread from the baker visitors will need to rise extra early. There is no luxury accommodation available here, only a camping area and small huts. There is a small museum in the Djanet Oasis, but exploring the village and surrounding area is much more rewarding.
There are many very talented craftsmen, artists and musicians in Djanet and visitors will be astounded at the amount of beautiful crafts available for sale to the public. The women here also play traditional musical
instruments, which they make themselves, such as the Imzad, Monocorde, Mache and the Azjar. The traditional drum that is used in their music is called a Tinde. Traditional dance style of Tahemmet practiced here, is an emotional dance and therefore requires no specific dance moves.

Travelers searching for a unique, traditional and peaceful destination will find just that in the Djanet oasis. It is a remote location that has a rich history and that is focused on the tourism industry. Visitors to Djanet are certain to have an unforgettable experience that will not be easily matched.

Ziama mansouriah

Ziama mansouriah wilaya de jijel

Jijel (Arabic: ولاية جيجل in (Berber): Ighil Gili, Tifinagh ⵉⵖⵉⵍ ⴳⵉⵍⵉ) is an Algerian wilaya north-eastern

Algeria, along the East Coast.

Jijel is located north of Algérie.Elle is bounded on the north by the Mediterranean Sea to the west by the Wilaya of Bejaia, east by the Wilaya of Skikda, southwest wilaya of Setif to the south by the Wilaya of Mila and in the south-east by the Wilaya of Constantine.

 

The coastal plains of the Jijel region south are surrounded by reliefs of Kabylia. The topography is flat sub-level of the plain of the river and increases Mencha progressing southward.

The plain is north along the coastal strip from small plains of Jijel, the plains of El Aouana, the pool of Jijel, valleys Oued Kebir, Wadi Boussiaba and small plains Oued Z'hour.

In this region, the mountain often falls steeply into the sea and forms a jagged coast jijelienne called Corniche, where we admire headlands, cliffs, headlands and peninsulas. There are also some beautiful caves and sinkholes unexplored.

The watershed rises to 1,589 m above sea level with an average elevation of 406.02 m. The main mountain

peaks are: Tamazgida, Tababort, Seddat Bouazza.

The vegetation of the watershed is characterized by a sparse forest cover consists mostly of oak trees.

 

Like all regions of the Algerian coast, the Wilaya of Jijel enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters typical of Mediterranean areas and rainfall of about 1200 mm / year. She is one of the wettest regions of Algeria.

We also note that neck Texanna, located at 725 m altitude, the snow lasts more than 11 days / year.

Prevailing winds generally blow from the sea to the mainland (NNW - SSE).

 

The area is populated by Berbers tribes whose Kutama [ref. needed]. By the tenth century BCE, Phoenicians, sailors and merchants in search of bases that can provide maximum security to trade, settled in Jijel where they founded a trading post.

Around 650, the first riders of Islam appeared. Religion they had spread was based on equal rights and duties for all men without distinction. Many dynasties took power during this period including: Aghlabids, the Fatimids, Zirids, the Hammadids, Almohades and the Ottomans.

May 13, 1839, the French troops took the city. The emissaries of the Emir Abdelkader welcomed, were followed by the entire population of the region. Popular struggle lasted until in 1842 the armed insurrections resumed in 1845-1847-1851. That 1851 was the deadliest.

Jijel is a tourist town known for its beautiful beaches. The jijelien coastline of 120 km and has 50 beaches that are monitored 23. The best known are: Kotama, Creek, Grand Fare Andreux Rock Black Rock mussels, Cavallo Ziama Mensouria, Tassoust, Beni Belaid.

Animal Park Taza contains a variety of rare and protected animals.

Some caves, discovered at the opening of the RN 43 in 1917, are rare splendor: "The wonderful caves" located 35 km west of Jijel rocky cliffs, are a marvel of by they include forms of sculptures and "Ghar El Baz" is a real prehistoric museum. His name is related to the shape of the interior naturally shaped rock whose resemblance strangely reminiscent of El Baz (Aigle in Berber).

The tourist season was in 2009 attracted more than 5 million tourists surpassing the city of Bejaia yet busy before and wait for the 2010 season an influx of more than 6.5 million tourists by the Wali of the city and the Algerian media.

The city has numerous hotels which include many luxury hotels overlooking the Mediterranean such as Bohanche hotel, the hotel or the hotel Kotama Nassim which is instead "Beaumarcher" the Bay best known of Jijel gathering uptown city.

Tourism mountains or uncontrolled tourism is booming especially after the return of calm and security to the regions of the mountains.

 

This area was the territory of the Barbary leopard which was exterminated between 1920 and 1930 under the French colonization.

Testimonies that remain unproven claim perpetual existence throughout the territory of the Kabylia.

This area is also one of the only specimen wildlife macaque in Africa; Berber otherwise called hoard whose docility makes a curious and fun attraction for tourists macaque.    

Tikjda algeria

Tikjda  
municipality of El ESNAM, Bouira Wilaya in Algeria, 32 km east of the capital of wilaya, is a former ski

resort at 1,478 m above sea level on the south side Djurdjuran in Kabylia.

Bouira, access to higher regions of the chain Djurdjuran is easy. Although its altitude flush the 2,000 m, this mountain range offers all the features of the high mountains. It owes to the nature of the rocks jagged peaks, with sharp peaks, gigantic walls in steep-sided. Tikjda is located in the foothills of the Akouker.

Tikjda is the starting point for many scenic journeys north overlooking the Massif Central of Kabylie where nest nearly a thousand Berber villages, and south, Kabylia Soummam Bibans and the rich fertile plains of the country Kabyle near Highlands. Otherwise, an infinite number of pastoral mountain paths used to move from one massif to another (join Tala Guilef north of the western chain Djurdjuran the Haïzer to discover endemic cedar forests or in isolated clumps in high altitude (beyond 2,000 m) or in forests such as those of Tigounatine, Taouialt or later, the famous forest at Ouabanes (cedars, oaks, maples, poplars, larch whose colors are of those of the Indian summer north American), home to numerous legends and tales Kabyle. Tikjda Since you can reach Tamda Goulmin (the Lake), a sort of pond or lake altitude, rather special, and many others.

Finally, Tikjda offers the most beautiful views on the headlights peaks Djurdjuran: Pyramid Tamgout Amghor Lalla Khlidja (better known as Lalla Khadija, 2308 m) and Aqerru Timedwin, dizzying mountain bare lunar landscapes dotted on its peak many natural ponds or deep "holes" or nestle water and say "eternal" ice (hence its name Timedwin), fueling countless springs that flow continuously from either side of its slopes.
The site is particularly exposed to exceptional snow accumulation for the Mediterranean region (comparable to the region of Mercantour) due to iron-rich mineral subsurface and proximity to the Mediterranean Sea. 

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Tikjda is a tourist site in the eastern province of Bouira at 1478 m altitude in the heart of the mountain range Djurdjuran and the National Park and Biosphere UNESCO headquarters the same name. Tikjda is known nationally but internationally little apart from foreign residents in Algeria. Tikjda is also a dedicated structure, in addition to tourism, sports training in altitude condition: footballers with stage Asswil - since the late 1990s - for martial artists, an ancient tradition besides of course the flagship sports station: the ski season which lasts from December to April, as in the Alps.

Station Tikjda, whose name comes from "Tgjdit" referring to the powerful trunks of cedar used as central pillars symbolic and traditional Kabyle houses, allows regular practice of all the mountain sports, summer and winter. The track "Tigounatin" set up in the cedar forest has always been the most popular unlike those dizzy and bare of Akouker - the lifts worked only a few weeks before the tempestuous climate neutralized. Hiking, trekking, caving and climbing high level (in view of limestone needles that make up the chain Djurdjuran) are also popular with the introduction still shy paragliding apart from some experienced practitioners. The station has two chairlifts, several lifts today obsolete and unusable, which allowed skiers chalet Kef and the Hotel Djurdjuran joining the top of the slopes.

Tikjda at an altitude of 1,600 metres has been turned into a charming little winter sports centre, the centre of skiing in the Djurdjura Mountains. In summer time, this area offers a number of great walks, as well as rock climbing. The area around Tikjda is beautiful, with many peaks and hillsides covered with cedar forests. Tikjda offers many short excursions, with places like Point de vue du Djurdjura and Gouffre de l'Akouker. From the latter, virtually all of the Kabylia as well as the Mediterranean Sea can be spotted on clear days.
If all this wasn't enough, a small glacier can be found 3-4 km from Tikjda, the Takouatz Guerisséne. Around 10 km to the west of Tikjda, the lake of Goulmin is found, a sight worth this detour over and over again.According to our information, there are no nearby hotels, as well as no restaurants.

Buses pass through the area, often quite full. This is anyway, a good place to discover either while trekking, or with your own transportation.

 

Timimoun the Oasis of algeria

Timimoun

Timimoun (Arabic: ﺗﻴﻤﻴﻤﻮن‎) is a town and commune, and capital of Timimoun District, in Adrar Province, south-central Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 33,060, up from 28,595 in 1998, with an annual growth rate of 1.5%.
Timimoun is known for the red ochre color of its buildings.

The town of Timimoun lies at an elevation of around 288 metres (945 ft) in the Gourara region of northern . It is located on the southeastern side of an oasis which supports the town's population. A sebkha (salt lake) lies further to the northwest, while the plateau of Tademaït rises to the southeast.
Adrar Province

Timimoun lies on the N51 national highway, a road which runs roughly west to east from the N6 (connecting to Béchar in the north and Adrar in the south) to the N1 (connecting from Ghardaïa in the north to In Salah and Tamanrasset in the south). Regional roads also lead south to Aougrout and Deldoul communes, and north to Tinerkouk, Ksar Kaddour and Ouled Said.
Timimoun is served by Timimoun Airport, which is about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southeast of the town.

Timimoun - An Oasis in the Shifting Sands of the Sahara

Most people have never even heard of Timimoun, a small town in the Sahara desert. However, those that have heard of it will likely agree that is a great place to visit. Timimoun is situated in the middle of the Gourrara region, which is a part of the Grand Erg Occidental. This is one of the most uninhabitable parts of the Sahara due to the incredibly high sand dunes that shift restlessly day after day across the hot sandy plains of the desert. However, despite the region's formidable reputation, Timimoun manages to not only survive, but to do so in style.
Timimoun is situated between palm groves and a salt lake in a little desert oasis. The magnificent sand dunes of the Sahara rise and fall in the distance providing the city with the most picturesque backdrop. The town itself is quite small and can be divided into two sections. The old part is called "ksour" and most of the houses are built of red mud in a style known as "Sudanese Architecture". These homes seem to compete for space, almost climbing on top of one another as they try to gain the highest ground possible. The streets between them are narrow and, in true desert fashion, are shaded over by large sheets of cloth so that passing pedestrians can have some sort of relief from the blazing sun. In the newer sections of the town, which were built by the French, much of the original architectural styles were drawn on to create a harmonious feel. The cultural center and a great place to spend a few hours if you are visiting. Because slavery was abolished very late here there is a strong African presence. The most notable feature of this are the gobbas, which are buildings dedicated to the marabout.

"Oasis Rouge" hostel that was once built in this newer section by the French is now a
Another place worth visiting is the palmeraie. The properties here are enclosed by mud walls that are too high to see over and the shade of the palm trees provides welcome relief. Most visitors to Timimoun use the city as a base for excursions into the uninhabitable Grand Erg Occidental. If you are visiting this characteristic little town, make sure you also take time to get to know the locals. Many of them come from Haratine, Zenete Berber, Chaamba Arab and Black African backgrounds and they are all very friendly and helpful. Timimoun is a place that simply should not be missed.