Tamanrasset (Arabic: تامنراست) is an oasis city deep in Saharan Algeria. It is the capital of Tamanrasset Province, and has a population of around 100,000 people. From its towering dunes to its traditional Berber villages, Tamanrasset is an excellent place to explore the Sahara Desert and its many attractions.
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Tamanrasset is the capital of Tamanrasset Province, one of Algeria's 58 provinces. With a population of about 100,000 residents, Tamanrasset is one of the least populated cities in Algeria. Tamanrasset has archaeological monuments reaching back 600,000 to a million years.
Taxis are the most common and convenient way to get around in Tamanrasset. Most of the taxis in the city are operated by local drivers, so it is important to negotiate the price before you get in the taxi. Tamanrasset is a relatively small city, so it is possible to explore it on foot.
1 Maison de la Culture. Musée du Hoggar. 2 Musée du I'OPNA. 3 Assekrem. Known for its unique rock formation and its ancient rock art, which dates back to the Neolithic period. (updated Dec 2022)
1 Restaurant Tassili. Serves up mainly roast chicken and harissa.
Tamanrasset, by and large, is an incredibly safe city. The only real danger is the extreme heat of the Saharan Desert. Be sure to hydrate often and wear appropriate clothing to deal with the extreme heat.
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In Jul, Tamanrasset typically sees ~35°C daytime highs and 1 rainy days.
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