Ouargla Province

Ouargla is a province in southeastern Algeria containing four main districts: Hassi Messaoud, N'Goussa, Ouargla, and Sidi Khouiled spread across a vast desert landscape. Ouargla city serves as the administrative center that brings together these distinct areas.

The province grew from a medieval trading town that connected goods between North Africa and the Sahara, later becoming a colonial administrative district. It underwent major boundary changes in recent decades that shaped its current structure.

The region preserves Arab and Berber traditions visible in daily customs and local celebrations that you encounter walking through towns and markets. This blend shows itself in how people gather, celebrate, and interact with each other.

The region is mostly desert landscape spread across long distances, so plan for extended travel between the main districts. Visiting from October through April offers more comfortable temperatures for getting around.

The region is a major center for oil and gas production, with underground fields that have supplied large quantities of raw materials for decades. This industry shapes how modern settlements look and their economic focus.

Location: Algeria

Capital city: Ouargla

Elevation above the sea: 212 m

Shares border with: Djelfa Province, El Meniaa Province, Ghardaïa Province, Illizi Province, In Salah Province, El M'Ghair Province

GPS coordinates: 31.95000,5.31667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:21