Tamrit
A trek stage combining the valley of thousand-year-old cypresses with the first rock paintings of the route.
Djanet & Tassili
Crossing the Tassili plateau, Sefar
Length8 days / 7 nights
RegionTassili n’Ajjer
EffortDemanding
From1 099 €
From 1 099 € per person, private departure, based on 2 travellers sharing a double room. International flights not included. Prices updated 25 April 2026.
Why we created this trip
We created this crossing for travellers who want to go beyond a first look at the Sahara. The Tassili plateau has to be earned on foot, but in return it offers a rare relationship with the landscape and with the traces left by ancient civilisations. We wanted a slow, demanding and silent journey, where each bivouac brings you a little closer to Sefar and to the history carved into the stone.
Trip highlights
- A multi-day trek on the Tassili plateau with successive wild camps.
- The rock-art ensembles of White Sefar, Black Sefar, Tin Tazareft, Tetarast N'Elias and Tin Tifinagh.
- Tamrit and its thousand-year-old cypresses, then Idjabarene at the end of the crossing.
- Luggage carried by the caravan team so you walk light.
The Znika moments
Day by day
8 daysDay 1Djanet and start of the trekClimb onto the plateau and first paintings
Flight from Algiers to Djanet, arriving around 1:30 am, welcome by the guide and transfer. After breakfast, the trek starts at 7:00 am with the climb onto the plateau. Lunch, discovery of Tamrit and the first rock paintings at Tan Zoumaitak. Camp at Ouan Gouffa.
Day 2Towards White SefarFirst great fresco ensembles
Walk towards Ouen Touhami, lunch on the way, then the first great fresco ensembles of White Sefar. Camp set-up and night under the stars.
Day 3The great rock-art sitesTin Tazareft, Black Sefar and Tin Tifinagh
A day devoted to Tin Tazareft, Tetarast N'Elias, Black Sefar and the inscriptions of Tin Tifinagh. After lunch, on to Aoujoujoum, dinner and camp.
Day 4Tin Kani and Alagh N'DemenThe trek continues
The trek continues to Tin Kani, lunch there, then a walk to Alagh N'Demen. Camp set-up and dinner.
Day 5Crossing the plateauWalking with the local team's route
The crossing continues on foot across the plateau along the route planned by the local team, with lunch, dinner and a night in camp.
Day 6IdjabareneDiscovering Idjabarene
Discovery of Idjabarene, lunch, then dinner and night in camp on the plateau.
Day 7Descent to DjanetTehe N'Aghoum pass and 4x4 return
Descent from the plateau via the Tehe N'Aghoum pass, lunch, then return to Djanet by 4x4.
Day 8Djanet and returnAlgiersFlight to Algiers around 2:00 am
Lunch, check-in at the lodge for a shower and some rest, Saharan dinner, then transfer to the airport. Flight to Algiers around 2:00 am.
What you discover
Sefar
The rock-art heart of the crossing, explored on foot through several great ensembles of frescoes and inscriptions.
Idjabarene
One last great stage on the plateau before the descent to Djanet.
Plateau camps
Nights under canvas are part of the experience: progress, silence, meals at camp and the Tassili sky.
Route map
Included
Included experiences
- Guided excursions and hikes; workshop when available.
Logistics & support
- Algiers–Djanet return flight.
- Accommodation in tented camps.
- Full board: 6 lunches and 6 dinners.
- Transfers and transport in a comfortable vehicle, 4x4 in the desert.
- Luggage carried during the circuit.
- Multilingual local guide for the visits.
- Water and local assistance.
Not included
- International flight (return).
- Visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Drinks, meals and services not included in the chosen package.
- Personal equipment.
- Optional excursions or activities not planned in the programme.
- Possible luggage fees depending on the airline.
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