Roman Ruins of Djemila

Fantastic Archaeological Site - PERMIT/TOUR AGENCY NO LONGER REQUIRED

For those of you traveling individually through Algeria, I am happy to report that you can now visit the Roman ruins at Djemila on your own. You no longer need to book with an agency or visit as part ...

Make the trip !

For some obscure reason, the Roman Ruins of Djemila seem to be security sensitive, which means you will need to go with a tour or pre-booked guide. Additionally, chances are you will be shadowed by an...

Tricky to get in, but not impossible. Great place!

This is a fascinating site. However, getting a permission to enter can a fascinating challenge, too. One does indeed need a permit, reportedly issued by an institution in Constantine. If you on an org...

Permission to Visit

This fabulous site is definitely worth a visit, however the rules are quite an obstacle. I shall simply describe my own experience, but cannot guarantee it will work for other visitors - maybe I was l...

Disappointed not being allowed to enter the Djemila UNESCO World Heritage Site

This was a very disappointing visit. After a special detour to visit this UNESCO World Heritage site, I was denied entry because I had not arranged to be a part of a organized agency group. This was ...