Northwest Algeria

Region

The Mediterranean west, with a Spanish-tinged history. Oran is a lively port city and the birthplace of raï music, Tlemcen has Andalusian-Moorish mosques and the ruins of Mansourah, and the coast has beaches around Mostaganem and Aïn Témouchent.

Northwest Algeria Tell AtlasHabibas IslandsSidi AliTlemcen National ParkTheniet El Had National ParkSidi Belahcen MosqueAbdelhamid Ben Badis MosqueJedarsMountains of TlemcenIsland of LimacosEl MazoudjOranTlemcenSidi Bel AbbèsAhmed Zabana National MuseumGreat Mosque of TlemcenHassan Pasha MosqueSidi Boumediene MosqueAbdellah Ben Salem MosqueChlefMostaganemTiaretMascaraSaïdaRelizane

Northwest Algeria essentials

Country: Algeria
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Dinar (د.ج)
Language: Arabic, Berber
Emergency: 17

Where to Go in Northwest Algeria

City Oran OranAlgerian city known for its Mediterranean coast City Tlemcen TlemcenHistoric city with ancient architecture City Sidi Bel Abbès Sidi Bel AbbèsCity in Algeria with historical significance City Chlef ChlefCity in Chlef Province, Algeria City Mostaganem MostaganemCity in Mostaganem Province, Algeria City Tiaret TiaretCity in Tiaret Province, Algeria Island Habibas Islands Habibas IslandsSmall Algerian islands off Oran with lighthouse Island Island of Limacos Island of LimacosIsland off Aïn Témouchent with coastal wildlife History Jedars JedarsAncient Berber mausoleums near Tiaret, Roman-era influences Nature Tell Atlas Tell AtlasCoastal mountain range in North Africa Nature Tlemcen National Park Tlemcen National ParkNational park protecting forests and Tell Atlas landscapes Nature Theniet El Had National Park Theniet El Had National ParkAlgerian national park protecting cedar forests and wildlife
Regions & Cities
Oran Explore Oran On Algeria’s western coast, Oran offers a lively port atmosphere, Spanish and Ottoman-era architecture, the Santa Cruz fortress above the city, and a musical legacy - raï - heard in cafés and clubs alongside seafood grills on the waterfront. Tlemcen Explore Tlemcen Tlemcen draws those interested in Andalusian-influenced architecture and quiet courtyards; visitors wander mosques and palaces, explore the medieval ramparts of Mansourah, and discover local handicrafts and cafés serving mint tea and Algeria’s northwest flavors. Sidi Bel Abbès Explore Sidi Bel Abbès Once a colonial garrison, Sidi Bel Abbès now draws visitors for wide market streets, Andalusian-era mosques, and nearby olive groves. Ahmed Zabana National Museum Explore Ahmed Zabana National Museum A museum in Oran named for Ahmed Zabana that documents regional history and the Algerian independence struggle; visitors come for exhibits on local resistance and colonial-era artifacts. Great Mosque of Tlemcen Explore Great Mosque of Tlemcen Tlemcen’s Great Mosque sits within the city’s old quarter and embodies North African medieval mosque architecture; visitors pair mosque visits with walks through Tlemcen’s kasbah, Andalusian gardens and historic foundations. Hassan Pasha Mosque Explore Hassan Pasha Mosque Built by the Ottoman leader Hassan Pasha, the Hassan Pasha Mosque in Oran draws visitors for North African Islamic architecture and elevated views from the Casbah quarter. Sidi Boumediene Mosque Explore Sidi Boumediene Mosque The Sidi Boumediene Mosque and mausoleum in Tlemcen form a medieval religious complex tied to the Sufi saint Abu Madyan; history visitors examine its ornate stonework and courtyarded layout. Abdellah Ben Salem Mosque Explore Abdellah Ben Salem Mosque Mosque in Oran Province noted locally for its Islamic architecture and worship; visitors may pass by when exploring Oran’s city mosques and waterfront neighborhoods.

Northwest Algeria at a Glance

Local Time
1:01 AM
GMT+1
Population
8,100,595

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