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Located in the Sahara Desert, along the Mzab, Ghardaia is the capital city of the Ghardaia Province. The walled city is divided into 3 sections. The city features the remains of many fortified walls, minaret towers, desert-hued clay homes, and spacious cemeteries. Due to its geographic location the city has a hot desert climate, with hot and dry summers and mild and rainy winters. The Sirocco winds cover the city in dust and sand, especially during the summer. The Ghardaia Cemetery is one of the city’s most important sites. The Ghardaia Carpet Festival is one of the city’s most important events. The festival, which receives a lot of attention from tourists from all around the world, features a variety of hand-woven products. Ghardaia’s eating and drinking culture is based on Algerian cuisine.
The fact that it is an Islamic country has influenced the traditional food culture. Influences from various countries have also affected the food culture, with restaurants in the city that offer Turkish, North African, and Mediterranean cuisine. Shopping in Ghardaia is more traditional; various rugs, blankets, Tuareg jewelry, handmade leather bags and wicker baskets are very popular. You can also find a variety of different spices. The Noumérat – Moufdi Zakaria Airport is located 9 km southeast of the city and serves domestic flights.
Transportation to Ghardaia City Center from Airport
Noumerat Moufdi Zakaria Airport
Noumerat Airport which is located near the city of Ghardia, there are usually flights to various destinations within the country. Passengers arriving at the airport and travelling to the city center, there are alternative transportation such as taxis, private airport shuttles and rental cars waiting for you. You should be careful when traveling by taxi in the city and in general in Algeria. The reason for this is that taxi drivers do not use taximeters in the country and especially from foreign tourists they want higher prices. The city center is not too far from Noumerat Airport and it is helpful before you choose your transportation to find out the average fares of vehicle alternatives in the area so that way you wont be paying too much.
Taxi
The distance between Noumererat Airport in Algeria and the center of Ghardia is about 15 kilometers. When you land at the airport, you can speak to the Algerian taxi drivers directly to travel to the center and you can take one of these vehicles which are waiting for passengers in front of the terminal. In Ghardia and in other parts of Algeria, you should be careful when using taxis. Taxi drivers in the country may not open their taximeters and at the end of the journey, they can ask for more than normal prices, especially from foreign passengers. In order to avoid this situation, you can negotiate an average fee before you get into the taxi or before you start your journey make sure the taxi driver has switched on the taximeter.
Private Service
In the country taxi fares vary according to drivers so this directs foreign visitors to use private services. Generally services provided by private companies are considered safer and more economical than taxis in Algeria. One of the advantages of private services compared to a taxi is that service charges are determined at the time of booking. The duration of your journey to the center from Noumerat Airport in a private service vehicle is approximately 20-25 minutes. At the meeting area outside the airport terminal you can meet with your private service and you can enjoy an easy journey to any place in the city center.
Rent a Car
If you are staying in the city for more than a few days you can travel to the center by renting a car from Noumerat Airport. This method of transportation is ideal for visitors who plan to stay longer in Ghardia. If you are only staying for a one or two days you can take a taxi so you do not have to waste time doing the renting process and you can be in the center of Ghardia in about 20 minutes. Car rental fees are not too high in and around Ghardia. With your rental car you can easily complete your journey between the airport and the city and back again. If you need to travel long distances with your vehicle, make sure you do some research in advance and if needed continue with a local guide to navigate more easily.
