Location: Ouled Saïd, north of Timimoun
The house stands a little outside town, north of Timimoun, in the municipality of Ouled Saïd, about a quarter of an hour by road from the centre. It is a quiet place, away from traffic, to rest between excursions.
Timimoun airport has domestic flights, notably from Algiers. You will need a vehicle to reach the house from the airport or the town, and our team can advise you on arranging the journey before you leave.
Rooms
On Nreservi, Gîte Maamoura offers double rooms, for a couple or two friends, and triple rooms, for a small family or a group of three.
Gîte Maamoura, Dar Maamoura and Dar El Maamoura are names for the same guesthouse. Check the exact name on your voucher before setting off, especially if a driver is picking you up.
Around the house: ksour, palm groves and dunes
The Gourara is dotted with ksour, fortified villages built of ochre earth, such as Ighzer or Ouled Saïd, some of which are still inhabited. The palm groves are watered by foggaras, a network of underground channels for which the region is famous.
From Timimoun, 4x4 trips head out to the sebkha, a former salt lake glittering with salt, and on to the dunes of the Grand Erg Occidental. Go with a guide, take water and avoid summer, when the heat is extreme: autumn, winter and spring are the best times to visit.
Practical information
The meals available and what is included depend on the rate you choose, as shown on each offer before you book. Check-in and check-out times are shown on your voucher.
Algerian couples are usually asked for their family record book (livret de famille) at check-in, while most hotels accept foreign guests without it. Our blog article on the subject explains the rules.
Booking with Nreservi
On Nreservi you see live prices and availability and book online. In Algeria, you pay in dinars by BaridiMob, bank transfer or cash at our Telemly agency in Algiers, with no bank card needed, and your voucher arrives by e-mail or WhatsApp once the booking is confirmed. If you live abroad, you can pay online by card, and your voucher is sent to you after payment.
Cancellation terms are shown on each rate before you book. Our team and NIA, our WhatsApp assistant, answer your questions before and after your stay.