Live the authentic Algiers with the expertise of Znika Experience

Algiers, where history meets the sea

ts terrain, its scents, its peaceful bustle: everything here is full of contrasts. On one side, the port of Algiers, where the Mediterranean Sea stretches like an endless mirror. On the other, the steep alleys of the Casbah climb toward the sky, filled with laughter, footsteps, and memories. Here, past and present brush against each other at every corner.
The whitewashed facades stand alongside wrought-iron balconies inherited from Haussmannian style, while Moorish mosaics recall the finesse of artisans long ago. Algiers is not a frozen city: it is a living poem, continually written by its inhabitants, day after day.

A capital still preserved from mass tourism

Unlike other major Mediterranean capitals, Algiers remains an intimate city, largely untouched by industrial tourism. Here, visitors arrive out of curiosity, often on recommendation, and discover a city that has retained its authenticity. This absence of mass tourism preserves the spontaneity of exchanges and the sincerity of its people: you are welcomed not as a client, but as a guest.
Travelers come for what the city offers in its truest form: the warmth of its people, the beauty of its organized chaos, the slow afternoons spent watching the waves, and the golden light that bathes its facades at sunset.
All of this is complemented by Algiers’ ideal climate year-round: mild in winter and pleasantly warm in summer. For travelers seeking authenticity, it is an unparalleled playground: start by strolling along Boulevard Ernesto Che Guevara, where the wind carries hints of mint and sea salt. Then lose yourself in the Casbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, between carved gates and rooftop terraces.
Finally, indulge your taste buds with homemade rechta* before letting yourself be carried away by an evening of Chaâbi music.
*Rechta: a dish made of handmade fresh pasta cut into thin strips, served with a spiced white sauce flavored with cinnamon.

Cinq jours pour visiter Alger avec Znika Experience 

Your journey begins on the Corniche of Algiers, a road suspended between the sea and palm trees, before admiring the bay from the majestic Notre-Dame d’Afrique Basilica perched on Bologhine hill. A first immersion between sky and sea, where the capital reveals all its Mediterranean beauty.
Evenings conclude with an included traditional dinner, where the aromas of spices and the sound of the oud offer a taste of Algerian generosity.
The next day, head to Tipaza, an ancient coastal jewel where Roman ruins merge with the blue sky. Lunch by the Mediterranean tastes of iodine and freshly caught fish. On the way back, visit the Royal Mausoleum of Mauritania (Tomb of the Christian) and the Cherchell Museum, a former Roman city, to complete this historical interlude. Back in Algiers, enjoy a typical local meal.
Then comes the time to explore the Casbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This labyrinth of white alleys and secret stairways houses artisan workshops, the scent of incense, and echoes of another era. Here, Algiers reveals its oldest soul, blending Ottoman heritage with neighborhood life. The day ends with a convivial dinner, accompanied by traditional instruments and the whisper of the sleeping white city.

Stroll through the European downtown: the Grande Poste, a jewel of Neo-Moorish architecture and a true symbol of Algiers; Rue Didouche Mourad, an iconic shopping street where colonial elegance meets local bustle; and Place Émir Abdelkader, the beating heart of the capital, dominated by the statue of the national hero.
A visit to the Bardo Museum is a must: housed in a former Moorish palace, it showcases archaeological and ethnographic collections tracing the history of the Maghreb from prehistory to the present.
Next, enjoy a green interlude at Jardin d’Essai du Hamma, Algiers’ botanical heart, famous for its plant diversity and for serving as a filming location for the legendary Tarzan movie (1932). Directly opposite, the Algiers Museum of Fine Arts reveals sunlit galleries with masterpieces of Oriental and European painting, a place where art and nature converse.
The visit concludes at the Martyrs’ Monument, overlooking the city and offering one of its most stunning panoramas, before a closing dinner with music, featuring Algerian mandole and derbouka*, celebrating the final moments of this immersion.
Finally, it’s time to close this Algiers chapter: a last coffee by the sea, final conversations, and lingering glances at the white city. For some, it’s time to say goodbye; for others, the beginning of a new adventure along the roads of the Algerian desert.

*Derbouka: a percussion instrument with a distinctive sound, widely used in North Africa.

From Algiers airport to the bay: an immersion in the vibrant soul of the capital

Those who visit often leave changed. At least, that is what people often whisper.
Algiers leaves an invisible mark, a gentle and persistent imprint made of light, sounds, and faces. We think we come to discover it, but in the end, it is Algiers that observes, tames, and soothes us.
Algiers does not try to please. Fiery and capricious, it gives itself to those who take the time to listen. Here, you find the energy of an African capital and the Mediterranean softness of an artist’s city.
Around a corner, an old man plays the mandole on his doorstep. Children play on the stairs, and the aroma of spices rises from terraces where evening meals simmer. Everything here breathes simple, profound life, the kind we thought lost.

Craftsmanship in Algiers: a journey in itself

Wandering the white alleys and carved gates of the Casbah, travelers discover Algerian craftsmanship, a heritage passed down through generations. Here, the artisanal gesture is a way of life: potters, weavers, jewelers, and ceramists perpetuate centuries-old skills while adding a contemporary touch.
You will encounter ceramics inspired by the Batna region, Saharan textiles in desert colors, hand-shaped Algerian zelliges, or tableware blending tradition and modern design. Each creation tells a story: that of an Algeria reinventing itself without losing its essence, where beauty arises from detail, patience, and respect for the craft. Visitors come to admire, but often leave with more than an object: a soulful souvenir, a fragment of Algeria to take home, a meeting with authenticity.

A gateway to authentic Algeria

For Znika Experience, Algiers is just the beginning. The capital opens the way to other horizons: the red desert of Timimoun, the M’Zab Valley, the Hoggar Mountains. But it is here, in its alleys, that the adventure begins: where one learns to see differently, hear the silence between calls to prayer, and feel time slow.

Before venturing into the Sahara or admiring millennia-old ksour, one must understand the rhythm of Algiers, its breath, its light. Znika Experience invites travelers to pause, observe, and savor each moment: a tea made from freshly picked mint, a shared smile, an impromptu conversation in a Casbah alley.

Algiers is the beating heart of an Algeria still little known, an inner journey before the journey itself, a treasure of emotions to experience with patience, respect, and wonder.