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M'Zab- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Algeria; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 4 hours

M'zab is a limestone plateau in the Saharan region of Algeria, known for its striking desert fortress-cities, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The M'Zab Valley, a deep desert basin, is home to five ancient walled cities dating back to the 11th century. While each city is independent, they are often collectively referred to as Ghardaïa. These towns are perched on rocky outcrops, with sandstone houses and narrow streets leading up to tall minarets that also serve as watchtowers. The cities feature Libyan-Berber architecture, with fortress-like mosques and public buildings at their cores. Situated in an oasis with palm and fruit trees, the area has long been a refuge from the intense summer heat. The locals still maintain many of their traditional practices, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's rich cultural heritage.

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Reviews of M'Zab

Morki Juba

5
Reviewed: 2023-06-07

The city of Mzab is the most beautiful and has a long history in Algeria, and is inhabited by the Mzab Berbers from BC to today with the same civilization and are the most active and vital in North Africa
Red Vn

4
Reviewed: 2022-08-26

The M'zab valley is a deep narrow oasis in the desert, about 600 km south of Algiers. The M'zab region was called the “Shabaka” due to the presence of a network of many valleys whose depth does not exceed 100 meters. The beauty of M'zab stems from its unique architecture. Its people were able to build entire cities on the rugged mountains. They used simple tools of wood and palm fronds. They built beautiful palaces with a special charm. Visit the valley when tourism in Algeria.
CҢΞÐÐΛÐ БΞŁGҢΛΠΛMł

5
Reviewed: 2022-08-18

The Mzab Valley is a narrow, deep oasis in the desert about 600 km south of Algiers. The Mzab region was named “the network” due to the presence of a network of numerous valleys whose depth does not exceed 100 metres. The beauty of Mizab stems from its unique architecture. Its people were able to build entire cities on top of rugged mountains. They used simple tools of wood and palm fronds and built beautiful palaces that have a special charm. This is the most important thing that distinguishes the civilization of the people of Wadi Mizab, their cities and their architectural art, so do not miss it. Visit the valley when tourism in Algeria.
benyahia cherifa

5
Reviewed: 2020-03-12

The picturesque desert and culture Ghardaia The Pearl Algeria. The capital of the valley _ gutter. |A tourist destination par excellence located Ghardaia, 600 km from the capital Algeria. It consists of seven palaces characterized by a unique architectural character, customs, traditions and civilization that are deep in history, in addition to its desert nature. Amateurs Travel and discovery
Ilyas ZEGHBA

5
Reviewed: 2019-05-05

Mzab, M'zab or Aghlane, is a region in the north of the Berber-speaking Algerian Sahara, located in the wilaya of Ghardaïa, 550 km south of Algiers. It extends over approximately 8,000 square kilometers, between 32° and 33°20′ north latitude and 0°4′ and 2°30′ east longitude. It is home to approximately 360,000 inhabitants... listed as a world heritage site in 1982 (6th session).