El Oued Travel Guide
Algeria
El Oued is a city in northeastern Algeria with a population of 134,699. It lies in the Algerian Sahara and is a practical base for exploring the surrounding desert region.
Travellers arriving by air use Guemar Airport, which serves El Oued. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so a visit here is focused on the inland desert setting rather than the coast.
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Weather in El Oued
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Know before you go
Pays in DZD
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 17
Dial code +213
Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Algeria, but it is a customary practice to reward good service. While not always expected, leaving a tip will be appreciated.
Best time to visit El Oued
Jan
17°0Feb
19°2Mar
25°1Apr
27°3May
32°2Jun
38°0Jul
42°0Aug
39°0Sep
35°1Oct
30°1Nov
23°2Dec
17°3Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in El Oued
مسجد مصعب بن عمير
muslim place of worship
0.9 km
Djamaâ Al Kawthar - جامع الكوثر
religious organization
1 km
مسجد انس ابن مالك
muslim place of worship
4 km
مسجد الفتح - الظهارة - حي المصاعبة الوادي
religious organization
1.1 km
مسجد التقوى
muslim place of worship
1.4 km
مسجد سيدهم سالم
muslim place of worship
1.3 km
مسجد الرضوان - حي القبة 8 ماي -الوادي
muslim place of worship
4.4 km
مسجد العزيز-حي الطلايبة
religious organization
2.5 km
Getting there
Guemar Airport · 16.9 km
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