The American newspaper “The Herald” described Algeria in a lengthy report as a global tourist destination and a true treasure for passionate travelers. The report reviewed Algeria’s unique features, noting its seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, a Mediterranean coastline stretching over 1,000 kilometers, and stunning Roman ruins that surpass Italy’s Pompeii in tranquility and grandeur. It also mentioned the Sahara Desert, which the newspaper described as “swallowing the imagination” with its magnificence.
The American newspaper provided a travel guide for 20 stops it considered essential for every tourist, starting with Algiers, “El Bahdja,” highlighting the ancient “Casbah,” which it described as a “vibrant mass” with its Ottoman palaces and alleys that take visitors back centuries. The report moved on to describe Constantine, the “City of Hanging Bridges,” and the ornate Ahmed Bey Palace, then Oran, “El Bahia,” the birthplace of Rai music, which the newspaper described as a “wonderful artistic hybrid” between Bedouin and Andalusian styles.
The report also discussed Annaba and the history of Saint Augustine, and the city of Timgad, which it described as a “Roman miracle,” reaching the Tassili n’Ajjer National Park, which contains the largest complex of rock art in the world, and the city of Tamanrasset, the capital of the Hoggar. The list also included the cities of Ghardaia with its five palaces, Tlemcen and its Andalusian arts, Djemila (Setif), and ancient Tipaza, in addition to coastal cities such as Skikda, Mostaganem, Jijel, and Bejaia, known for “Gouraya,” reaching the Djurdjura Mountains in Tizi Ouzou.
“The Herald” concluded that Algeria is not just a large country, but a unique cultural and historical experience, calling on international tourists to rediscover this “African giant” that combines the sea, mountains, desert, and ancient human history.
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