Visit Ghardaïa

Ancient desert city of windcatchers.

Ancient fortified towns of the Mzab.

A whole town of trulli — conical drystone houses found nowhere else, white and strange in the Puglian sun

Saharan plateau of prehistoric rock art.

Fortified mud-brick ksar on the old caravan route — a favourite film set for decades.

Ottoman-era citadel quarter stacked above the bay of Algiers.

Visit Constantine, Algeria's historic city built on dramatic cliffs. Explore the Sidi M'Cid Bridge (one of the highest bridges in Africa, spanning the Rhumel Gorge), see the Palace of Ahmed Bey (19th-century Ottoman-era palace with intricate mosaics and gardens), and wander the Casbah (ancient fortified medina with narrow alleys and traditional markets).

Visit Oran, Algeria's second-largest city on the Mediterranean coast. Explore the Santa Cruz Fortress (a 16th-century Spanish citadel with panoramic views), see the Great Mosque of Oran (a historic Ottoman-era landmark), stroll along the waterfront promenade, and experience the local culture at the Ahmed Zabana National Museum (showcasing regional art and history).