ROMAN TOUR (ALGIERS ENTRY)
Itinerary
Arriving in Algiers with your motorcycles, this route begins in Algeria’s vibrant capital—often called “Alger la Blanche”—where Ottoman-era heritage meets striking white French colonial architecture, with the historic Casbah at its heart.
Heading southwest, you’ll ride into the Atlas Mountains toward Sétif, the famed “city on the hill.” Along the way, you’ll stop at the remarkable Roman ruins of Djemila, home to the Temple of Severus and the Arch of Caracalla, before continuing to the dramatic cliffside city of Constantine or Cirta, the ancient capital of the Berber kingdom of Numidia.
From there, the journey turns south toward one of North Africa’s greatest treasures, “the Pompeii of north Africa”, Timgad, the astonishingly well-preserved Roman city founded by Emperor Trajan.
The next three days immerse you in the landscapes you’ve been waiting for—sweeping into the edge of the Sahara. Ride through the spectacular Ghoufi Canyon, pass through Ouled Djellal for an authentic local experience, and continue to Bou Saâda—known as the “City of Happiness” and the “Gateway to the Sahara.”
With fuel still in your tank, your final & longest stretch brings you back to Algiers for your last night, blending desert roads with the lush, winding mountain scenery of the Chréa region
Overnight in Algiers,
Accommodation: Hotel Aurassi (5★)
Suggested Visits (depending on arrival time): City center, Tipaza
Distance & Time:
- Algiers > Setif: 266 kms – 3h
Accommodation:
Park Mall Hotel (4★)
Suggested Visits (depending on arrival time):
Setif City Center & Ain El Fouara
Distance & time:
- Setif > Djamila: 35 km / 40 min
- Djamila > Constantine: 120 km / 2h15
Accommodation:
Marriott Constantine (5★)
Suggested Visits (depending on arrival time):
Constantine + a tour of Djamila with an archaeological guide
Distance & time:
- Constantine > Timgad: 119 km / 2h
Accommodation:
Timgad Trajan Hotel (4★)
Suggested Visits (depending on arrival time):
An extensive visit to Timgad with an archaeological guide
Distance & time:
- Timgad > El Ghoufi: 87 km / 1h50
- El Ghoufi > Ouled Djellal: 154 km / 2h40
Accommodation:
Chez Sofian Lodge (4★)
Suggested Visits (depending on arrival time):
A desert safari on German-style 4x4 classic Jeeps, a mechoui dinner at the camp under the stars, then return to Sofian’s lodge/bivouac for the night. “A little taste of the Sahara.”
Distance & time:
- Ouled Djellal > Bousaada: 148 km / 2h20
Accommodation:
Hotel Caid (4★)
Suggested Visits (depending on arrival time):
Bousaada and the historic Hotel Caid itself, depicting the city as the gateway to the Sahara and showcasing the Ouled Nail culture.
Distance & time:
- Bousaada > El Hamdania (Cheffa): 237 km / 3h45
- El Hamdania > Algiers: 60 km / 50 min
Accommodation:
Hotel Aurassi (5★)
Suggested Visits (depending on arrival time):
A quick visit to the village of El Hamdania in the heart of the Cheffa mountains, followed by a farewell lunch at a fantastic restaurant in the gorge.
- A ride to international departure, ensuring a safe and pleasant return to wherever you come from.
Included
- Transport VAN for luggage and motorcycle equipment, with a professional driver
- Guided tours with an English-speaking guide in all suggested cities and archaeological sites
- Entrance fees to all suggested sites and museums, including Constantine, Djemila & Timgad
- Accommodation in 4★ and 5★ hotels (subject to availability in the city)
- Pricing based on twin shared accommodation
- Half-board basis in all hotels (breakfast + dinner)
- Professional road facilitator/guide traveling with the driver in the van
- Full assistance with all visa procedures
Excluded
- Lunches (except during the stay in Ouled Djellal)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Individual & motorcycle travel insurance
Optional Algerian biker guide (available upon request; cost equivalent to one additional rider)