By Janet Ekstract, ISTANBUL – The year 2026 is a time to become a more adventurous and intrepid world traveler with no better place to start then in Djanet, Algeria. Djanet is definitely a spot for those who adore a unique desert environment. As an oasis city, Djanet is a spectacle of wonder with its windswept towering sandstone plateaus and its vast Sahara expansiveness. Known as the Pearl of the Tassili, set between endless flowing sand and the plateaus, D’janet is the perfect place to imagine your next magical journey. For those who adore historical archaeology, Djanet has been inhabited since the Neolithic era, once a verdant green area – numerous rock paintings can be viewed of Tassili n’Ajjer around Djanet where a hunter-gatherer populace used to reside. Even the Ottoman Empire had a significant presence there at the beginning of the 20th century as a result of the colonization of Africa by the Europeans.
There are a plethora of towns outside Djanet ripe for exploration that include Azelouaz, El Miha, Adjahil and Eferi that lie in a valley carved by the river Oued Idjeriou that runs through the southwest edge of the Tassili n’Ajjer mountain range and east of the Erg Admer sand dunes. There is an abundance of wildlife because of the West Saharan woodland ecosystem with very mild winters and for those who love the heat – very hot summers. The desert oasis boasts its own airport 30 kilometers south of Djanet with plenty of transportation to get into town. The Restaurant Elbarikya with its charm and warm hospitality is known for its scrumptious, local dishes that reflect Algeria’s rich culinary heritage. It’s popular with both locals and tourists whether you want a casual lunch or a huge dinner spread.
For those who tire for typical tours and all the popular touristic sites, Djanet is a fresh change that allows travelers to truly immerse themselves in Algerian culture and to appreciate a part of Algeria that most tourists know little about and don’t take the opportunity to see.
