Tourism in Algeria - statistics & facts
Algeria offers a variety of tourist attractions, including heritage sites, the impressive landscapes of the Sahara Desert and the Atlas Mountains, and relaxing beach destinations on the Mediterranean Sea. Visiting Algeria has become increasingly appealing. The country's tourism sector has, however, faced different challenges. As the local economy traditionally relies on the oil and gas industry, the tourism sector has not been sufficiently promoted in the past decades. As a result, Algeria has been the North African country with the lowest number of tourist arrivals in recent years. Moreover, after positive development, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic led to a global crisis in the travel industry, which also impacted Algeria.
