Major city · Algeria
Touggourtتقرت
Half a day to see the old ksar and Grand Mosque, then move on: one night if you want the weekly market. Not a base for the Sahara.
Touggourt is a date-palm oasis town on the N3 highway, 161 km northeast of Ouargla. Its old ksar Mestaoua and the 1805 Grand Mosque are the main sights. The weekly market draws regional traders. Most travellers pass through on the way to El Oued or Biskra.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- DZD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat)
- Airport
- TGR
- Nights
- 1
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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 Touggourt17 ▾
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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 Touggourt, 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
- SafetyTouggourt is calm; the main risks are heatstroke in summer and driving at night on unlit desert roads.
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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.
- AirportcheckTGR Sidi Mahdi Airport (Air Algeria flights from Algiers and Bou Saâda (check current schedule)).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre; the ksar and mosque are within 15 min of each other.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Shared taxi within townDZD 50–100
- Budget bedBasic hotel room (private), a night, per roomDZD 3,000
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room (private), a night, per roomDZD 5,000
- High-end bedBasic hotel room (private), a night, per roomDZD 8,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget DZD 2,500 · Mid DZD 5,000 · 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
- TGR Sidi Mahdi Airport (Air Algeria flights from Algiers and Bou Saâda (check current schedule))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
not flagged
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
Avoid
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
Aug
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Sep
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Mar (3 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Touggourt: 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
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Jun
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Jul
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Aug
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Sep
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
2 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
Walkable centre; the ksar and mosque are within 15 min of each other. Taxis available for longer trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ouargla
goDoor to door: About 2 h
N3 south, about 1 h 45 min by car or shared taxi
Provincial capital with a larger souk and the oasis of Rouissat.
El Oued
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
N16 east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Known as the 'city of a thousand domes'; check the weekly market day.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
N3 north, about 2 h by car or train (check)
Larger city with Roman remains at Timgad nearby.
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.
City centre near the mosque
Closest to the old ksar and market; limited options, book ahead.
Along the N3 highway
Easier for drivers passing through; basic hotels.
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 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- DZD 4,000–7,000 excl. bed
- High
- DZD 7,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 1 night × DZD 7,000 | DZD 7,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × DZD 5,000 | DZD 10,000 |
| Shared taxi to Ouargla, one way2 × DZD 800 · check | DZD 1,600 |
| Meal at a local restaurant2 × DZD 600 | DZD 1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | DZD 1,980 |
| Trip total≈ DZD 10,890 per person per day, bed included | DZD 21,780 |
2026 estimate in Algerian dinars; flights excluded. Cash only.
Prices of common things
| Mint tea at a café | DZD 50–100 |
| Simple meal (brochette, couscous) | DZD 400–800 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | DZD 30–50 |
| Shared taxi within town | DZD 50–100 |
| Taxi to airport (Sidi Mahdi) | DZD 500–800 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Extreme summer heat: carry water, cover head and shoulders.
- Friday prayer times: the Grand Mosque may be closed to non-Muslims during prayer.
- Cash only: no ATMs confirmed; bring enough dinars from Ouargla or Biskra.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Protection Civile (fire, ambulance)
- 14
- Gendarmerie
- 1548
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Touggourtتقرت
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My bed tonight
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لهذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Protection Civile (fire, ambulance)14
- Gendarmerie1548
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shared taxi to Ouargla: about DZD 800, 1 h 45 min (check)
- Taxi to Sidi Mahdi Airport: DZD 500–800
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
- بقداش؟ — How much? (bqaddash?)
- ما فهمت — I don't understand (ma fhemt)
- وين الجامع؟ — Where is the mosque? (win el jamaa?)
French is widely spoken; Arabic (Darja) is the daily language.
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 Touggourt. 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–Apr · avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Grand Mosque and Ksar Mestaoua with opening hours verified.
- Weekly market day and hours confirmed.
- ATM and currency exchange locations verified.
- Train schedule to Biskra confirmed.
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