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Algeria questions

Dear friends,

I would like to know about the current status of Algerian pistes.
I'm particularly interested in pistes A6 (Tam-Djanet; or A7 in alternative), A3 (Bordj el Haouas - Tarat - Illizi) and A2 (Bordj Omar Driss - Illizi).

Can they be done independently or a guide is always necessary? Or not even with a guide (are they closed)?

All information is appreciated!

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Hi,
actually all the above 3 routes are closed for tourism.
Also the any Djanet-Tam crossing and Tassili du Hoggar is closed for tourism since a few months.
Ahnet is open.

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Does it really mean that if I want to visit both Djanet and Tam there is no other way than making that big turn north? (how far? Ouargla?:confused1.
There has been meetings in Tam where the agencies have strongly protested the detrimental effect these limitations have on their business. Have the authorities presented any convincing arguments for the new regulations? They do not seem like a temporary measure anymore.
I will double check with the guys in Djanet - it is certainly possible to drive Djanet-Tam without encountering anyone but I don't know if they are up to it if their license is in danger.
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Hi Priffe,

yes, the restrictions hurt, everybody hopes that they will be lifted soon.
From time to time exceptions happen, but I don't know how to arrange them.
The reasons should be obvious: safety for the tourists.
And yes, Tam Djanet means a huge turn via Ouargla. Or to take the plane which is no option if you travel with your own car.
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Hi
In this time we should generaly to talk about possibility to visit country Algeria.
We are group from Poland (2 cars, 8 persons) waiting for visas from 26 of December with no result. The only informations we have that our aplications are in Foreign Ministry in Alger.
I know one Hungarian who is waiting for visa from 8 of December (with no result)
We have to change our travel tips due the long time of waiting.
Now that is the big problem of travelers (with own cars) but I think that only for people from Eastern Europe.

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Hi Bartoz,
it seems that there had been recent changes in visa procedures for several countries. In Switzerland it takes 2 weeks now. In UK an original LOI is required and no faxed one and a copy of all pages of the passport!

However once in the country traveling seems as usual. I just phoned with a friend who spend the last 2 weeks in DZ with her own car. Same locations of checkpoints, no tension but much less tourists.

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