Ghardaïa Province

Ghardaïa Province is located in the northern Sahara region of Algeria and features multiple valleys running from north to south across the territory. The province comprises nine municipalities, each with its own settlement patterns and geographic characteristics.

The province was created in 1984 when administrators divided the former Laghouat Province into separate territories, establishing the nine municipalities that exist today. This division represented part of broader administrative changes happening across the country at that time.

The M'Zab Valley contains five historical towns with distinctive architecture built by Mozabite communities, featuring white, pink, and red buildings throughout the streets. The layout and design reflect how local residents organize their daily lives around shared spaces and traditional neighborhoods.

A local airport provides connections to domestic and international destinations, making travel to and from the region straightforward. A network of roads links all municipalities, allowing visitors to move between different areas and explore the territory.

The province experiences dramatic temperature swings between cold winters and scorching summers, which shapes how life unfolds here in the desert. These shifts affect daily routines and influence the way residents adapt to living in such an extreme climate.

Location: Algeria

Capital city: Ghardaia

Elevation above the sea: 482 m

Reference: 47

Shares border with: Djelfa Province, El Bayadh Province, Ouargla Province, El Meniaa Province

GPS coordinates: 32.48333,3.66667

Latest update: December 22, 2025 15:20