Mount Babor
Djebel Babor
A mountain in a national park at about 2,000 m, home to rare Numidian fir and cedar forests.
Djebel Babor lies about 35 km north of Sétif, with its main peak at about 2,004 m. It is the core of Babor-Tababor National Park and is known for its Numidian fir, found nowhere else in the world, along with Atlas cedar and oak forests. It is also a habitat for Barbary macaques and the endemic Kabylie nuthatch. In summer, locals come to escape the heat and hike, but the mountain roads are rough, so hire a vehicle and a local guide. In winter, snow often closes the roads.
Opening hours
Open all day; may close in winter
Nearby sights
- Kherrata Gorges
- Sétif Amusement Park
- Sétif National Museum of Antiquities
- Park Mall Sétif
- Byzantine Citadel of Sétif
- Djémila (Cuicul)
- Djémila Museum
- Ain El Fouara Fountain