Tamanrasset
Home to the Ahaggar Mountains, where volcanic peaks, sunrise at the Assekrem and Tuareg culture make up the best of a Saharan journey.
Tamanrasset Province lies deep in the Sahara of southern Algeria, centered on the Ahaggar (Hoggar) Mountains, with their forest of volcanic rock spires and dramatic landscapes. Ahaggar National Park holds a great many prehistoric rock paintings and engravings. On the Assekrem plateau stands Father de Foucauld's hermitage, a classic spot for watching sunrise and sunset. The provincial capital, Tamanrasset, is the center of Tuareg culture. The best season is October–April. The gateway is Tamanrasset Aguenar Airport.