Major city · Algeria
Regganeرقان
Skip unless you have a specific reason (nuclear-test history or a stop on the N6). Half a day covers the town; no commercial flights.
Reggane is a small Saharan town of about 20,000 people, 150 km south of Adrar on the N6 highway. Its main draw is the French nuclear-test history from the 1960s. The town has two mosques and a compact walkable centre. Most travellers pass through on the way to Tamanrasset or Timimoun rather than making it a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- DZD
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Aug (extreme heat)
- Airport
- check
- Nights
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- North Africa ↗Book Saharan nights (dunes, desert camps, oasis tours) between October and April; from May to September desert day temperatures regularly exceed 40 °C and many tours stop.
- Algeria ↗Most visitors need a visa arranged in advance through an Algerian consulate, often with a hotel booking or invitation; check the current rules for your passport with the consulate.
- Algeria ↗Travel in the deep south (Tassili n'Ajjer, Hoggar) is generally done with a licensed local agency; check requirements before booking.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Reggane17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Reggane, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Algerian dinar (DZD).Algeria-wide
- SIM or eSIMMobilis, Djezzy and Ooredoo sell SIMs with a passport; buy in an official shop in town.Algeria-wide
- Tap waterDrink bottled water.Algeria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%.Algeria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Algeria-wide
- SafetyReggane is generally safe, but the desert climate is extreme.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets elsewhere.Algeria-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 14 Protection Civile (fire, ambulance) · 1548 Gendarmerie (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysWeekend is Friday and Saturday; many shops close Friday midday.Algeria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Airportcheckcheck Reggane Airport (No commercial flights; nearest airport with scheduled service is Adrar (AZR), about 150 km (93 mi) north.).check Reggane Airport (No commercial flights; nearest airport with scheduled service is Adrar (AZR), about 93 mi (150 km) north.).
- Getting aroundThe town is compact and walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSimple meal (sandwich or couscous)DZD 400–700
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within townDZD 200–400
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse room, a night, per roomDZD 2,500
- Mid-range bedBudget guesthouse room, a night, per roomDZD 4,000
- High-end bedBudget guesthouse room, a night, per roomDZD 6,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget DZD 3,000 · Mid DZD 6,000 · High DZD 10,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- check Reggane Airport (No commercial flights; nearest airport with scheduled service is Adrar (AZR), about 150 km (93 mi) north.)check Reggane Airport (No commercial flights; nearest airport with scheduled service is Adrar (AZR), about 93 mi (150 km) north.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
Jul
Avoid
46°C (115°F)115°F (46°C)
Aug
Avoid
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
Sep
not flagged
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Oct
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (46°C (115°F)115°F (46°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (1 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Reggane: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Jun
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Jul
46°C (115°F)115°F (46°C)
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
0 rd
Aug
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
0 rd
Sep
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
1 rd
Oct
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is compact and walkable. For the airport or outlying sights you need a car or a taxi.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Adrar
goDoor to door: About 2.5 h
N6 highway, about 150 km (93 mi) north, 2.5 h by carN6 highway, about 93 mi (150 km) north, 2.5 h by car
Larger town with airport, market and accommodation.
Timimoun
cautionDoor to door: About 4 h
N6 then N51, about 250 km (155 mi), 3.5–4 h by carN6 then N51, about 155 mi (250 km), 3.5–4 h by car
Red ksar and dunes; a full day trip.
Tamanrasset
overnightDoor to door: About 9 h
N6 south, about 700 km (435 mi), 8–9 h by carN6 south, about 435 mi (700 km), 8–9 h by car
Hoggar mountains; requires a full day of driving.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
A few small hotels and guesthouses; book ahead in high season.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- DZD 3,000–5,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- DZD 5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- High
- DZD 8,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 1 night × DZD 7,000 | DZD 7,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × DZD 6,000 | DZD 12,000 |
| Taxi from Adrar to Reggane (one way)1 × DZD 5,000 · check | DZD 5,000 |
| Fuel for the N6 stretch (Adrar–Reggane return)1 × DZD 3,000 · check | DZD 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | DZD 2,700 |
| Trip total≈ DZD 14,850 per person per day, bed included | DZD 29,700 |
2026 estimate in DZD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | DZD 30–50 |
| Simple meal (sandwich or couscous) | DZD 400–700 |
| Taxi within town | DZD 200–400 |
| Fuel (per litre) | DZD 40–50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Extreme summer heat: carry water, cover skin and avoid midday sun.
- French nuclear test sites are off-limits or require special permission; do not attempt to visit without a guide and authorisation.
- Police and gendarmerie checkpoints on the N6; carry your passport and vehicle documents at all times.
- No ATMs confirmed: bring enough cash from Adrar or Algiers.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Protection Civile (fire, ambulance)
- 14
- Gendarmerie
- 1548
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Regganeرقان
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My bed tonight
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Protection Civile (fire, ambulance)14
- Gendarmerie1548
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Adrar → Reggane by car: about 150 km (93 mi), 2.5 h, taxi about DZD 5,000 (check)about 93 mi (150 km), 2.5 h, taxi about DZD 5,000 (check)
- Reggane → Tamanrasset by car: about 700 km (435 mi), 8–9 habout 435 mi (700 km), 8–9 h
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بقداش؟ — How much? (bqaddash?)
- ماء — Water (ma)
- وين كاين…؟ — Where is…? (win kayen…?)
French is widely spoken; Arabic (Darja) is the local dialect. English is rare.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Reggane. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Aug (extreme heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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