Visit Laghouat Province

Located in the north-central region of Algeria, Laghouat Province is a beautiful part of the country that's full of culture and history. It borders Tunisia to the east and Libya to the south, making it an ideal spot for travelers looking for a diverse landscape. The capital city of Laghouat is home to numerous historical monuments such as the Great Mosque, which dates back to 1766. Tourists love exploring museums like El Mehdi Laiboud Museum or taking in incredible views from neighboring sand dunes.

One of Laghouat's most popular tourist attractions is its natural oases like Hassi R'Mel Natural Reserve -- home to a wealth of wildlife species, including hyenas and wildcats -- as well as its tantalizing palm groves and waterfalls set against a vibrant desert backdrop. For those seeking cultural experiences, Djemila Archaeological Site offers an ancient Roman city with ruins dating back more than 2 thousand years ago just waiting to be explored.

A historically significant event in Algeria's past happened during the French colonial era when Laghouat was one of nine French departments between 1871 -1962 as part of Oran Province until it was divided into two separate provinces -Laghouat and Oran- after gaining independence from France in 1962.