Assekrem

Assekrem is a high plateau within the Hoggar Mountains rising to 2180 meters, with steep rocky cliffs and wide views across southern Algeria. The terrain features exposed rock formations and open spaces that span across the mountain landscape.

A French priest named Charles de Foucauld established a hermitage at the summit in 1910. The monastic community that began there has continued in some form to the present day.

The Tuareg people of the Hoggar region move through the areas surrounding this plateau as part of their daily life and seasonal movements. Their presence shapes how the landscape feels and is used by those who travel here.

A four-wheel-drive vehicle is necessary to reach the area, and planning ahead is important for a safe visit. The period from October to April offers the most suitable conditions for traveling here.

Accommodation at the summit allows visitors to stay overnight and witness sunrise and sunset across the desert landscape. This opportunity makes it possible to experience the dramatic shifts in light that occur at this altitude.

Location: Tamanrasset Province

Elevation above the sea: 2,180 m

GPS coordinates: 23.26219,5.63129

Latest update: January 21, 2026 11:59