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City in Tamanrasset Province, Algeria
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Tamanrasset (Arabic: تامنراست) is an oasis city deep in Saharan Algeria. It is the capital of Tamanrasset Province, and has a population of around 100,000 people.
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Serves up mainly roast chicken and harissa.
East of city centre, on the road towards Aderian mountain
A desert logde on the outskirts of town, made up of several clay brick bungalows, hot showers and WCs are available. The restaurant serves great food.
Large hotel with 148 rooms.
By bus
Tamanrasset Bus Station (gare routière) is a 15-minute walk northwest of the city centre.
By car
If you have no knowledge of Algerian highways, no command of Arabic, French, or both, and no experience with driving in harsh areas, you should not enter Tamanrasset by road.
On foot
Tamanrasset is a relatively small city, so it is possible to explore it on foot.
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Tamanrasset · International · TMR
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