Assekrem, Mountain plateau in Tamanrasset Province, Algeria.
The Assekrem plateau rises to 2180 meters within the Hoggar Mountains, featuring steep rocky cliffs and expansive desert views across southern Algeria.
French priest Charles de Foucauld established a mountain hermitage at Assekrem in 1910, which continues to house a small group of monks today.
The Tuareg people of the Hoggar Mountains maintain their traditional nomadic practices in the areas surrounding the Assekrem plateau throughout the seasons.
Access to Assekrem requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle and careful planning, with guided tours available from the city of Tamanrasset during October through April.
The hermitage at the summit includes accommodation facilities where visitors can stay overnight to watch both sunrise and sunset over the Sahara Desert.
Location: Tamanrasset Province
Elevation above the sea: 2,180 m
GPS coordinates: 23.30353,6.91596
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:09
Algeria combines Roman ruins, Islamic architecture and natural areas. The collection includes Tassili n'Ajjer National Park with prehistoric rock art, the Roman city of Tipasa, and El Kala Nature Reserve. The Sahara region displays sandstone formations and mountain oases.
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