Several videos circulating on social networks promote the destination Algeria, thus arousing the curiosity of many tourists.
On her TikTok account, followed by more than 300,000 subscribers, a French tourist and influencer wanted to give some advice to those who wish to visit Algeria for the first time.
Apply for a visa
Unlike Morocco and Tunisia, Algeria requires visas for French tourists. They must request it from the nearest Algerian consulate. There is a file to provide and fees amounting to €110 to pay for a stay of less than 90 days.
It should also be remembered that Algeria now offers visa on arrival to foreign tourists, but only as part of organized trips. This measure, implemented at the end of 2022, allows you to visit several magical places such as Djanet connected by a direct Air Algérie flight to Paris Charles De Gaulle airport.
Do not rent a car
Once you arrive in Algeria, there is no shortage of means of transport. Tourists can rent a car, a service from 4,000 dinars/day (around €15), but this is not necessary according to this French tourist.
She ensures that tourists can count on VTCs which are “very inexpensive”. “It costs €2 per trip for short journeys”she explains, specifying that for long journeys, it is better to take shared taxis which cost on average around “€4 per seat”.
Which Algerian cities to visit?
Algeria is vast. To fully enjoy your stay in the country, it is better to plan it in advance. This French tourist advises starting by discovering the capital. The largest city in the country, Algiers is a true alchemy between ancestrality and modernity.
After discovering Algiers, the Internet user advises tourists to “do a day trip of about a few hours from the capital”. These daily outings allow you to discover towns like Tipaza, Constantine and Bejaia. However, it would also be wise to visit the west, east and south of the country.
The change
The French tourist recalls that the Algerian currency is the Dinar. Upon arriving in Algeria, foreign tourists generally exchange their euros for dinars on the parallel currency market which offers a more attractive exchange rate than the official quotes.
At the beginning of May 2024, a single euro is exchanged for 241 Algerian dinars, or for €100, the tourist will have 24,000 Algerian dinars, which constitutes a sum greater than the minimum wage in the country.