GHA → TMR

M'zab Valley Ksour

Immediately after takeoff, witness the ancient fortified cities of Ghardaia, Melika, and Beni Isguen with their distinct tiered architecture.

Grand Erg Oriental

Glimpse the western edges of this massive sea of sand, showing endless orange longitudinal dunes stretching toward the horizon.

Tassili n'Ajjer Borders

Observe the transition into the 'Plateau of the Rivers,' featuring weathered sandstone 'forests of rock' and deep canyons.

Eastern Hoggar Massif

As you approach Tamanrasset, look for the jagged basalt peaks and volcanic plugs that define the central Saharan landscape.

Wadi Outliers

Green veins of dry riverbeds (wadis) that occasionally sprout vegetation, contrasting sharply with the surrounding lunar terrain.

Grand Erg Occidental

A distant view of the western sand sea, appearing as a golden haze against the darker rocky plains.

Tademait Plateau

The flight crosses this vast, desolate hammada (stony desert), characterized by black reg and an incredibly flat, martian-like horizon.

In Salah Sebkhas

White salt flats (sebkhas) visible near the center of the route, reflecting intensely under the Saharan sun.

Mount Tahat

Visible in the distance on the approach to Tamanrasset, this is Algeria's highest peak, often appearing purple in the afternoon light.

Tamanrasset Oases

Scattered palm groves surrounding the city of Tamanrasset become visible during the final descent into the Hoggar region.