Beni Isguen Travel Guide

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April 2011 Marché a la Criée, Beni Isguen, M'zab valley, Algeria Marché a la Criée is a market place in Beni Isguen town. It is the largest of the five Ibadi villages of M'zab valley in Algeria, some 600 km south of Algiers. Late in the afternoon it becomes the centre of the social life of Beni Isguen with the daily auction. Those who sell yell out the price of their item until someone buys it or the price is brought down. This picture was taken during Friday prayer time, when it feels like a western movie town at noon (maybe apart from the carriages :) #unesco M'zab valley including the village of Beni Isguen is since 1982 a well deserved UNESCO World heritage site. A quote from the UNESCO reasoning: A traditional human habitat, created in the 10th century by the Ibadites around their five ksour (fortified cities), has been preserved intact in the M’Zab valley. Simple, functional and perfectly adapted to the environment, the architecture of M’Zab was designed for community living, while respecting the structure of the family. It is a source of inspiration for today’s urban planners.
April 2011 Marché a la Criée, Beni Isguen, M'zab valley, Algeria Marché a la Criée is a market place in Beni Isguen town. It is the largest of the five Ibadi villages of M'zab valley in Algeria, some 600 km south of Algiers. Late in the afternoon it becomes the centre of the social life of Beni Isguen with the daily auction. Those who sell yell out the price of their item until someone buys it or the price is brought down. This picture was taken during Friday prayer time, when it feels like a western movie town at noon (maybe apart from the carriages :) #unesco M'zab valley including the village of Beni Isguen is since 1982 a well deserved UNESCO World heritage site. A quote from the UNESCO reasoning: A traditional human habitat, created in the 10th century by the Ibadites around their five ksour (fortified cities), has been preserved intact in the M’Zab valley. Simple, functional and perfectly adapted to the environment, the architecture of M’Zab was designed for community living, while respecting the structure of the family. It is a source of inspiration for today’s urban planners.
April 2011 Marché a la Criée is a market place in Beni Isguen town in M'zab valley in Algeria. Late in the afternoon it becomes the centre of the social life of Beni Isguen with the daily auction. Those who sell yell out the price of their item until someone buys it or the price is brought down. This picture was taken during Friday prayer time, when it feels like a movie ghost town.
Residence les Deux Tours

Residence les Deux Tours

2.5 out of 5
BP 60 BENI ISGUEN Ghardaia Ghardaia Province
Stay at this hotel in Bounoura. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Popular attraction M'Zab Valley is located nearby.
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mirana mayotte hostel 47

mirana mayotte hostel 47

1 out of 5
01 Rue 1er Mai Ghardaia Ghardaia Province
The price is 656.627 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
656.627 ₫
763.024 ₫ total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Ghardaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Popular attraction M'Zab Valley is located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Molto cortesi e impegnati, insomma buono.

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

mirana mayotte hostel 47
Mzab Hotel

Mzab Hotel

3 out of 5
Ghardaia Ghardaïa Wilaya de Ghardaïa
The price is 1.947.752 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
1.947.752 ₫
2.263.727 ₫ total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ghardaia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction M'Zab Valley is located nearby.
6/10 (1 review)
Needs a major improvement on Breakfast. Also, bathrooms are dated.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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