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Sebeiba in Djanet
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SPECIAL EVENT - SEBEIBA 202621-26 June 2026
Sebeiba in Djanet - Special Event 2026
21-26 June 2026 - 6 days / 5 nights
A special programme from 21 to 26 June 2026 to experience Sebeiba in Djanet, between cultural immersion, oasis, Tuareg villages, the dunes of Erg Admer, bivouacs and the great landscapes of Tassili.
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Departure
Djanet / airport
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Route
Sebeiba in Djanet · Traditional songs and dances · Tuareg villages of Iherir · Tin Taghirt engravings · Erg Admer dunes · Essendilene oasis
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Return
Return
Why is it special?
A cultural gathering that happens only once a year
Sebeiba day in Djanet on 25 June 2026
Tuareg heritage listed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Circuit markers
Dates
21-26 June 2026
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Style
Culture, 4x4 & bivouac
Level
Accessible
Highlight
Sebeiba on 25 June 2026
Departure
Djanet / airport
The experience
A rare immersion in one of Djanet's great cultural gatherings
Sebeiba is one of Djanet's major cultural moments. Every year, songs, dances, ceremonial dress and drums bring to life a Tuareg tradition passed down from generation to generation. This special journey combines Sahara discovery with immersion in this emblematic celebration, listed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
A cultural event linked to Achoura and the Islamic lunar calendar.
Two Djanet communities, El Mihan and Zelouaz, gathered in a ceremony of transmission, peace and identity.
A complete route between oasis, Tuareg villages, Erg Admer, Essendilene, Tikoubawen and Tegharghart.
Highlights
Sebeiba in DjanetTraditional songs and dancesTuareg villages of IherirTin Taghirt engravingsErg Admer dunesEssendilene oasisTikoubawen landscapes
Circuit route
From desert landscapes to the Sebeiba ceremonies
A short, dense route around Djanet, designed to connect Sebeiba cultural immersion with the region's major landscapes.
Departure
Djanet airport
Route
Tin Taghirt - Iherir - Erg Admer - Essendilene - Tikoubawen - Tegharghart
Highlight
Sebeiba in Djanet on 25 June 2026
Dates
21-26 June 2026
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Style
Culture + 4x4
Level
Accessible
Day by day
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Welcome
Djanet airport
Welcome at Djanet airport by our Tuareg team, then transfer by 4x4 to the hotel. Installation and first discovery of the Saharan atmosphere.
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Day 1 - Sunday 21 June 2026
Tin Taghirt - Dider - Iherir
Discovery of the Tin Taghirt rock engravings, then crossing of the Dider plateau to the canyons and springs of Tehe n'Emintanamast. In the afternoon, transfer to the Tuareg villages of Iherir, with traditional houses and gentle walks along wadis bordered by palms and oleanders.
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Day 2 - Monday 22 June 2026
Erg Admer
After breakfast, departure to discover the great desert. We reach the dunes of Erg Admer in the afternoon for wide Saharan landscapes and a memorable sunset.
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Day 3 - Tuesday 23 June 2026
Essendilene
Towards Essendilene to discover its oasis, canyons and landscapes lined with palms and oleanders. Exploration time in this peaceful setting, then desert bivouac.
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Day 4 - Wednesday 24 June 2026
Tikoubawen - Tegharghart - Djanet
Departure by vehicle towards Tikoubawen and its remarkable landscapes. Return towards Djanet with a stop for local crafts, then visit Tegharghart and the famous crying cow engraving. Night in Djanet.
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Day 5 - Thursday 25 June 2026
Sebeiba in Djanet
A day dedicated to Sebeiba, one of Djanet's major cultural gatherings. Immersion in local traditions, songs, dances, ceremonial dress and the unique atmosphere of this Tuareg celebration.
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Day 6 - Friday 26 June 2026
Return
Free time according to the flight schedule, then transfer to Djanet airport for the return flight.
Moments of the route
Images and atmospheres from the circuit, between landscapes, bivouacs, oasis and memorable passages.
Included according to programme
What the Admer team takes care of
Welcome at Djanet airport
Round-trip transfers
4x4 transport
Hotel and bivouac accommodation according to programme
Full board from dinner on day 1 to day 6
Meals prepared by a local cook
Experienced Tuareg guide
Full organisation and logistics
Not included
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Services not mentioned in the programme
Price
Price on request according to group size, flight times and confirmed programme.
Departures
Special programme from 21 to 26 June 2026. Sebeiba day: 25 June 2026.
Desert kit
Before departure
Clothing
Comfortable walking shoesReusable water bottle
Protection
Light daytime clothingPersonal documents
Practical
Warm layer for evenings
Documents & health
Sun protection
Traveller reviews
Google traveller reviews
Travellers share their experience with Admer in Djanet.
Highly, highly recommended. We recently travelled to Algeria and our host was Ahmed. He took care of every detail to make our experience even more special. He is very professional, and it is clear that he loves his country and his work.
Mercè Roqué RoquéGoogle
A highly recommended agency. Its owner, Ahmed Tedjani, is serious about his work and makes the travel programme an unforgettable experience. This is the second time I have chosen this agency, and both times it has been fantastic.
Celeste SeoaneGoogle
A professional agency with a serious team and various activities to discover Djanet.
khami chakchakGoogle
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Reserve your place for Sebeiba
Sebeiba happens only once a year. Write to us to receive the full programme, check availability and prepare your arrival in Djanet.