Oryx Journal

A tribute from Oryx Voyage to a pioneer of Saharan travel in Algeri At Oryx Voyage, we have always believed that the heart of great travel lies in the people who make it possible. Among the many partnerships we’ve formed

Master Guide, Tuareg Historian, and the Beating Heart of the Algerian Sahara A Lifetime in the Sahara (Since 1979) When it comes to navigating the vast and unforgiving terrain of southern Algeria, few names command the same respect as Abdelkrim

Algeria is not just a vast country—it’s a mosaic of ancient civilizations, mountain strongholds, desert kingdoms, and coastal hearts. With each region, language, and tradition, Algeria reveals another layer of its complex soul. To truly understand this country is to

Planning a trip to Algeria? Whether you’re exploring the bustling streets of Algiers or venturing deep into the Sahara, Oryx Voyage is here to ensure you’re fully prepared. Below is a guide covering the most frequently asked questions by our

Perched near the Moroccan border and wrapped in mountain air, Tlemcen is one of Algeria’s most elegant and historically rich cities. Once a crossroads of empires, art, and spirituality, this “City of Art and History” still dazzles with its Andalusian

In the heart of Oran’s bustling cityscape stands a towering relic of Algeria’s colonial past — the Sacred Heart Cathedral (Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur). With its intricate neo-Gothic architecture and imposing façade, the cathedral is more than just a landmark; it

A Forgotten Stage of Cultural Grandeur In the vibrant coastal city of Oran, where Mediterranean rhythms blend with Maghrebi soul, the Oran Opera House once stood as a pillar of elegance, refinement, and high art. This stately theater — a

A Silent Witness to Oran’s Jewish Heritage Oran, the coastal pearl of western Algeria, holds within its architecture the layered memory of diverse cultures — Arab, Berber, Spanish, French… and Jewish. Among the most evocative monuments of this multi-faith past