Djanet Practical Guide
Everything you need to know to prepare your trip to the Algerian Sahara.
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Formalities & Visa
Visa required. Valid passport 6 months after return. 🇫🇷 France: Consulates (Paris, Lyon, Marseille...). 🇧🇪 Belgium: Embassy in Brussels. 🇨🇭 Switzerland: Geneva Consulate / Bern Embassy. 🇨🇦 Canada: Montreal Consulate. We provide the invitation letter and necessary documents for your application.
When to go?
The best season runs from October to April, with pleasant temperatures of 15°C to 25°C during the day. Avoid summer when temperatures exceed 40°C.
How to get there?
Direct flights with Air Algérie from Paris (CDG/Orly), Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Toulouse, Nice to Algiers. Connections from Brussels, Geneva (via Algiers or Paris) and Montreal (direct Algiers). Then domestic flight Algiers-Djanet (2h30).
What budget to plan?
Count between €500 and €1500 depending on duration and type of experience. The quote includes guide, accommodation, meals and local transport.
What to bring?
Lightweight cotton clothing, hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, headlamp.
Health
No mandatory vaccines. Recommended: Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid. Bring a basic first aid kit.
Expert Reviews
"Preparing your trip to Djanet is simple if you follow the visa procedures in advance."
"The desert cannot be improvised. Good equipment is the guarantee of a successful trip."
Key Statistics
- Tourist Visa Validity
- 30 Days (2024) Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Mandatory Vaccines
- 0 (2024) Source: WHO
- Algiers-Djanet Flight
- 2h30 (2024) Source: Air Algérie
Comparative Data - Expedition Types
Packing Checklist
| Category | Item | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing | Fleece | Essential for cold nights |
| Shoes | Hiking boots | Broken in (not new) |
| Health | Sunscreen | SPF 50+ recommended |
| Tech | Powerbank | No electricity in the desert |
Source: Djanet Aventures
Frequently Asked Questions
- What currency to bring?
- Euros are accepted everywhere for exchange. Bring small bills.
- Is there electricity?
- Only in town (Djanet). During the expedition, bring power banks.
- How to get the visa?
- We provide an official invitation letter after booking, necessary for your application at the consulate.
Glossary
- Cheche
- Long traditional scarf (up to 4-5m) used for protection against sun, wind, and sand.
- Algerian Dinar (DZD)
- Local currency. Exchange is usually done on site or at the airport. Bring cash (Euros).