Berriane
بريان / At Berggan
The sixth Ibadi old town, about 45 km north of Ghardaïa. It is not among the five World Heritage towns, but it is also stacked on hills and rarely visited.
Berriane was founded in the 17th century and is one of two Ibadi 'new towns' beyond the five towns of the M'zab Valley, the other being Guerrara. The old town spreads along hills, with an old mosque, a market and large palm groves, and its traditional architecture matches that of the five valley towns. The national road toward Algiers passes by the town, so you can stop on the return trip. Visitors should also hire a local guide and respect residents' privacy.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Bounoura
- Ksar of Ghardaïa & Market Square
- El Atteuf
- Melika
- Sidi Brahim Mosque (El Atteuf)
- Beni Isguen
- M'zab Palm Groves
- Ksar Tafilelt