Travel Guide of Taghit in Algeria by Influencers and Travelers

Taghit is a town and commune in Taghit District, Béchar Province, in western Algeria. The town is an oasis watered by the underground Oued Zousfana, which runs along beside the dunes of the Grand Erg Occidental.

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Taghit is a commune of the Wilaya of Bechar in Algeria, located 57.7 miles (93 km) southeast of Bechar. The region of Taghit revolves around a palm grove more than 12.4 miles (20 km) long. It is located between the Jebel Baroun and the dunes of the Grand Erg Occidental. Taghit is named “the enchantress”, which corresponds so much to this tourist destination, it is fascinating by its old ksar, its huge dunes, its houses in red 'toub', its green palm grove and its millinery rock engravings. Explore the old ksar, which was built on a rocky plateau. It stands on the highest point of the city, with a breathtaking view of the golden dunes of the Grand Erg Occidental and the green palm grove. The thousand-year-old houses in red 'toub' seem to defy the ravages of time, some of them have been restored. To stroll in the palm grove of Taghit, which shelters a rich vegetation and majestic date palms. This palm grove borders the Zouzfana wadi which sinks into the Saoura up to Igli where it merges with oued Guir to form oued Saoura. Walk on the immense dunes of the Grand Erg Occidental and contemplate the sunset. Impossible to make the impasse on these two points. You can rent skis and take off from the top of the giant dune. Adrenalin at the top and strong sensations guaranteed. For the amateurs of quad, the speed in the immensity of the desert will give you a blow of sensations. Otherwise, a camel ride can be a good alternative to discover the region. Taghit is an ancient city full of relics of the past that is worth the detour, an ideal destination for a change of scenery in this beautiful oasis.

Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Taghit

​​What is the best season to visit Taghit?

Taghit can be visited all year round, but be aware that the hot summer months can be very hot and not ideal to visit. The best time to visit Taghit is in early spring or during winter, while it never snows in this part of Algeria, so the temperatures are nice.

Any accommodation recommendations in Taghit?

Taghit is a small area in Algeria that can be explored in a day. Also, considering that it is a small town, there are not many accommodation options. People usually consider staying in the neighboring cities. You can stay in guesthouses to live directly with locals, or in the only hotel in town, which is quite expensive.

Which cities are worth a visit near Taghit?

During your visit in Taghit, we recommend you to visit the cities of Bechar, Beni Abbes and Beni Ounif which are located in the same Behar Province.

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