Tourist Attractions in Tiaret, Algeria, North Africa

Tourist Attractions in Tiaret, Algeria, North Africa

Tiaret is a town situated in the province of Tiaret in central Algeria, between 35°22′ N latitude and 1°19′ E longitude, around 245 kilometers southeast of the city of Oran and 265 kilometers northeast of Algiers, the capital of Algeria. There are many archeological sites, including Jedars surrounding Tiaret drawing a large number of tourists year round.

Agriculture is the backbone of the Tiaret’s economy and in recent years, industries have also been the part of the economy and other province of Tiaret also depends on agricultural activities. Tiaret covers a total area of 20.086.62 square kilometers.

History of Tiaret:

It is believed that, the name of Tiaret may be derived from the Berber language in which Tiaret means ‘lioness’, indicating the presence of Barbary lions in Tiaret in the past. Although ruled by many eminent powers, Tiaret considerably developed during the French rule who built it around 1845.

How to reach Tiaret?

Tiaret has a domestic airport, named Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport, with scheduled flights only from the national capital, Algiers, served by Tassili Airlines. The airport is located around 16 kilometers away from Tiaret which can be reached by bus or rental vehicle.

Reaching Tiaret from Algiers by bus would be not a difficult task for visitors as buses ply regularly between these two cities and other important northern Algerian cities.

Shopping and Food in Tiaret:

One can find all sorts of shops in Tiaret but relatively upgraded, so it is advised for visitors reach either Oran or Algeria to buy a variety of colorful traditional handicraft products and branded clothes at affordable costs.

Restaurant Youcef is a famous restaurant in Tiaret offering a menu with updated traditional and international delicacies.

Things to do in Tiaret:

City tours
Shopping
Walking

Tourist places in and around Tiaret:

Jedars:

Situated around 30 kilometers away from Tiaret, the Jedars are the sepulchral monuments dating from the 5^th to 7^th centuries. It can be explored best through a guided tour.

Mechra-Sfa:

Mechra-Sfa is a peninsula featuring a plenty of megalithic monuments. Mechra-Sfa is situated in the valley of the Mina River, a few kilometers away from Tiaret.

Great Synagogue of Oran:

Located around 240 kilometers from Tiaret, the Great Synagogue of Oran is a former synagogue showing a blend of Neo-Mudejar and Moorish Revival architectural style constructed in the year 1880 and at present it serve as a mosque.

Santa Cruz Fort:

Originally constructed by the Spanish between 1577 and 1604, Fort Santa Cruz is a fort located on a hill in Oran, around 240 kilometers from Tiaret. Santa Cruz Fort is considered as one of the historical identities of both Oran and Algeria.

List of other attractive places in Tiaret includes:

La Cathedrale du Sacre Coeur
Qasr el-Bey
Le Theatre d’Oran
Eglise St Louis
La Gare d’Oran
Chapelle de Santa Cruz
Marche Medina Jedida
La Fontaine d’Aucour
Porte de Santon
Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d’Oran
Place du 1er Novembre
Palais de la Culture
La Porte d’Espagne

Ideal time to visit Tiaret:

The ideal time to visit Tiaret in Algeria depends on visitors’ interest and the most popular time is between May and September.

Where to stay in Tiaret?

As like other Algerian cities, Tiaret has a lack hotels, so it would be better if visitors drive towards the Oran city (around 240 kilometers) to have memorable hospitality services. The prominent hotels in Tiaret and Oran are as follows: