Algeria with Hattie
Honest travel, local insight, real experiences.
We’re passionate about helping travellers explore Algeria with confidence by offering free advice, practical resources, and trusted local insight to help plan your trip. Through our handpicked local partners, we also offer unique experiences — from authentic cooking classes in the heart of Algiers, “Cooking with Amel,” to private driver services through “Drivers by Hattie.” We also provide bespoke trip planning and local support for visits to Algiers and the surrounding areas, working closely with each client to design personalised itineraries based on their interests, pace, and budget. 100% of profits go directly to local providers.
As an Algerian-American-British family, we help independent travellers understand more about Algeria, how to plan a trip, and how to travel once they’re there — with practical advice and trusted local recommendations.
We share free, honest guidance for anyone visiting Algeria, and help you book reliable services when you’re ready — including our own driver service, Drivers by Hattie.
Whether you’re just researching or ready to plan, you’re in the right place.
Who this is for
This site is for you if you…
Love culture, history and food
Want something beyond obvious destinations
Prefer independent travel
Don’t want backpacker chaos or luxury resorts
Value local insight and honest advice
Want a transparent and authentic experience that supports locals
What we offer
We keep things simple and transparent.
Drivers by Hattie
Our private driver service is designed to make getting around Algeria easy and stress-free.
$120 per day + $20 per extra passenger
Cooking with Amel
Relaxed, home-style Algerian cooking experiences in a small group setting. Cook and eat a traditional Algerian dinner with up to five other guests, guided by local home cooks. Guests may also join a market visit earlier in the day to shop for ingredients and discover local produce, spices, dates, and sweets.
Cooking experience
Sample menu: bourek, harira, rechta, kefta
£50
Optional market visit
£15
How it works
Explore our free guides to help you get your bearings
Book any services you need
If you choose to travel with our trusted drivers, contact us to make a plan
Have an amazing time exploring Algeria
Want something you don’t see listed?
Drop us a line — we’ll do our best to help. If we can’t, we’ll try to find someone who can.
Our Fair Travel Promise
Too often, big tour companies charge Western prices while paying local service providers poorly.
We do things differently.
Good for travellers. Good for locals.
About
We started Algeria with Hattie after travelling here as a family and realising how hard it can feel to plan — even though the country is incredible to visit.
Algeria is opening up to tourism. In 2024, the country welcomed around 3.5 million visitors. This is still tiny in comparison to Tunisia’s 10 million the same year.
Our goal is simple: make Algeria travel easier, fairer and more accessible.