Overview
Why visit this place?
El Atteuf, Melika, and Bounoura are part of the M’Zab’s fortified ksour ensemble, illustrating compact desert urbanism, community organisation, and palm-grove adaptation.
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Plan the visit
Practical information
- Address
- Near Ghardaïa, Algeria
- How to get there
- Use Ghardaïa or the nearest municipality as a base; ask the local tourism office, site staff, or a guide for current access and the safest route.
- Opening times
- Hours vary by season, public holidays, Ramadan, and restoration works; confirm with the local tourism office or site management before visiting.
Confirm opening times, access rules, prices, and local conditions before travelling.