Hammam Boughrara, Tlemcen: the hot springs near Maghnia, access, treatments and where to stay

Hammam Boughrara is a thermal resort in Tlemcen province and one of the most searched hot springs in western Algeria. It lies near Maghnia, within driving distance of Tlemcen and Oran, so you can come for a hot bath in a day or stay a few nights for a cure in a public resort with a hotel and supervised treatments. Here is what we could verify, and what to confirm before you go.

Where is Hammam Boughrara?

Hammam Boughrara is a small town in the west of Tlemcen province, close to Maghnia. It sits on the banks of the Tafna river, less than 300 m above sea level.

Do not confuse the resort with the Hammam Boughrara dam, which bears the town's name. When asking for directions, say you want the thermal resort.

How to get there

• From Tlemcen: head west towards Maghnia; the resort is close to Maghnia.
• From Oran: take the road to Tlemcen, then on towards Maghnia. A night in Tlemcen makes the trip more relaxed.
• From Algiers: this is a cross-country drive. Break it with a night in Oran or Tlemcen, or take a domestic flight to Oran depending on airline schedules, then drive.

We give no distances or driving times, because we could not find two sources that agree.

The water and what it is used for

According to the resort operator and a bulletin of Algeria's renewable energy research centre (CDER), the water comes out at 45 °C. It is described as rich in sulphates and bicarbonates.

The resort lists rheumatology, dermatology and gynaecology among its indications, and the CDER bulletin cites the same fields. Algeria's official tourism portal includes Hammam Boughrara among the springs known for rheumatic, skin, respiratory and digestive complaints. Treatments range from baths to jet showers, and the resort is medically supervised, with a doctor's consulting room.

None of this is a promise of a cure. Decide on a course of treatment with your doctor, especially if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure, are pregnant or take regular medication. For a simple bath, keep each soak short and drink water.

The resort: hotel, bungalows and treatment centre

Hammam Boughrara is a public resort run by EGT Tlemcen, the state tourism company that also runs Hammam Bouhadjar. On one site you will find:

• a treatment centre and bath cabins;
• a hotel and bungalows for patients and families;
• a restaurant.

The capacity figures published by the operator are several years old, and we found no two recent sources describing the facilities today. Call the reception before booking a night on site.

Couples: as a public establishment, the resort may ask for proof of marriage (the family record book for Algerian nationals). See our article on whether couples need a family book.

Where to stay

Nreservi does not list a hotel in Hammam Boughrara itself. Two practical bases:

• Tlemcen, the main city of the province, to combine the hot springs with a city visit. Hotels in Tlemcen
• Oran, for the widest choice of hotels in western Algeria. Hotels in Oran

Prices and opening hours

We publish no prices or hours: we lack two dated 2026 sources that agree. Ask the reception for the cost of baths, treatments and rooms, and for bath times.

Best time to go

• Autumn to spring is the season for a hot bath.
• Summer is hot in the middle of the day: bathe early in the morning.
• Weekends and school holidays are busier; weekdays are quieter.

What to pack

• Non-slip sandals, a towel, a bathrobe and bathing clothes.
• Warm clothes for after the bath in winter.
• Drinking water.
• For a cure: your doctor's letter, recent test results and usual medication.
• Cash in dinars for small expenses.

Booking your hotel

On Nreservi you can book a hotel in Tlemcen or Oran online. Travellers from abroad pay by card; in Algeria you can pay in dinars without a bank card (CCP, bank transfer or cash at our Telemly office). See also our article on Hammam Bouhadjar and our guide to Algeria's thermal resorts.

See hotels in Tlemcen

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