The Riwaya spirit

Riwaya Travel is committed to protecting Algeria's intangible cultural heritage, history and natural environment.

THE RIWAYA SPIRIT · A LOCAL AGENCY IN ALGERIA

Algeria,
its heart
wide open.

From here, we create journeys that feel like you.
Encounters, character and the care of a team that loves its country.

WelcomeWelcome to Riwaya.

Travellers sharing a moment in the Saharan dunes
Journeys that build connections.
Light in an alley of the Casbah of Algiers
Along the winding streets.
A team based in AlgeriaTailor-made & small-group toursTravelife Partner ↗Our travellers' reviews ↗

OUR COUNTRY. OUR PRIDE. YOUR DISCOVERY.

Sharing Algeria
means sharing a part of ourselves.

An Algerian identity that is diverse and open. Journeys created with local people, for travellers who want to meet them.

A shared moment in the Saharan dunes

THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE

Your first memory?
The people you meet.

Taking time to listen, sharing a favourite place, bringing a setting to life through its stories. Algerian hospitality inspires how we welcome you and create your journey.

  • A conversation to understand your interests.
  • Encounters planned with local people.

The people of Riwaya

Copper craftsmanship to discover in Algeria

ALGERIAN, DIVERSE, OPEN

A country told
in many voices.

From Amazigh and Arab heritage to Mediterranean and Saharan connections, Algeria lives through its languages, memories and craftsmanship. We love sharing its nuances with the people who keep them alive.

  • Guides who connect places with their stories.
  • Space for local cultures and craftsmanship.

Explore the many sides of Algeria

A moment on a small-group journey in the Sahara

CARE AT EVERY STAGE

Your pace.
Our attention.

A successful journey also depends on what you notice less: a coherent route, well-chosen stops and people who understand your plans. Our idea of premium travel begins with that care.

  • An itinerary created with you.
  • Coordination before and during your trip.

How we support you

On the ground in Algeria's green landscapes

WELCOMING TODAY, PRESERVING TOMORROW

Loving a country
means caring for it.

Respect for residents, customs and places guides our choices. We prioritise local relationships, value craftsmanship and improve our practices with our partners and travellers.

  • Partners rooted in their regions.
  • Care for water, waste and heritage.

Our practical commitments

AN AGENCY, ABOVE ALL A TEAM OF PEOPLE

A love of our country.
The pleasure of welcoming you.

From founders and advisers to coordinators, guides and drivers, every journey is a shared effort. Each person plays a part, with the same care for you.

Yasmine Behih, Riwaya Travel team
Yasmine BehihTravel Operations Coordinator
Sawsan Chouiref, Riwaya Travel team
Sawsan ChouirefJunior Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
Lotfi Sehaki, Riwaya Travel team
Lotfi SehakiAlgeria Travel Specialist
Lyza Bouabib, Riwaya Travel team
Lyza BouabibAlgeria Travel Specialist
Lamine Chabou, Riwaya Travel team
Lamine ChabouAlgeria Director
Merwan Boultif, Riwaya Travel team
Merwan BoultifCo-founder & Commercial Director
Lamis Ghouas, Riwaya Travel team
Lamis GhouasAlgeria Travel Specialist
Yasmine Nait Saidi, Riwaya Travel team
Yasmine Nait SaidiExecutive Assistant
Zineddine, Riwaya Travel team
ZineddineHead of Operations
Raouf Medani, Riwaya Travel team
Raouf MedaniOperations Manager
Sofiane Lesage, Riwaya Travel team
Sofiane LesageCo-founder

FROM YOUR FIRST IDEA TO YOUR RETURN

By your side,
each with a part to play.

Let's meet

01Imagine your journey

Our advisers listen to your interests, preferred pace and practical needs to create an itinerary that suits you.

02Prepare each stage

Our coordinators bring together accommodation, transport and local partners, along with the information you need before departure.

03Bring discovery to life

Guides, drivers and local partners share their knowledge, support each stage and bring encounters to life.

FROM VALUES TO PRACTICAL CHOICES

Respect
comes to life on the ground.

Choosing local partners, valuing skills and protecting places. Our commitment takes shape in everyday practices and improves through feedback from the field.

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Local benefits

Prioritise partners rooted in their communities and recognise the expertise of guides and artisans.

Places to respect

Water, waste, heritage and consent for photographs: small choices matter when travelling.

An approach that keeps improving

Document our commitments and improve our practices with our teams, partners and travellers.

THE RIWAYA JOURNAL

Curiosity takes us further.

Explore the blog

A craft, a trail, a story to hear. A selection from the blog to keep exploring Algeria.

MORE WAYS TO SHARE

A little more Riwaya.

SHALL WE SAY HELLO?

Your Algeria
begins with a hello.

30 minutes with our team, in French or English.
Your interests, your questions, your first ideas.

Let's talk about your trip · 30 min

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Our sustainability mission

Our mission is to develop more responsible tourism, rooted in the realities of the places we introduce to travellers.

We commit to designing journeys that progressively integrate practices to reduce environmental impact, benefit local communities and contribute to protecting Algeria's cultural and natural heritage.

This mission guides our itineraries, choice of partners, team support and the way we encourage travellers to experience Algeria with awareness, respect and balance.

On the path to sustainability

“Riwaya Travel's commitment to fair tourism aims to help Algerians earn a decent living from tourism.”

Who are we?

Riwaya Travel is a premium agency specialising in sustainable tourism in Algeria.

“Experience a country of extraordinary scale and variety. Follow your own path: discover Algeria.”

“Decades later, Algeria still lives within the traveller through a sound, an image, an encounter… Riwaya Travel tells stories through travel.”

Travel differently with Riwaya Travel

Press coverage

Riwaya in the news
26
Nov

Le Soir d'Algérie: Sofiane Lesage, the Algerian entrepreneur planning to plant a thousand trees

Sofiane Lesage, a 27-year-old Algerian entrepreneur, launched an initiative to reforest areas affected by the major wildfires that devastated Algerian forests, particularly in Kabylia. At the head of Riwaya Travel, the first agency…
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Why travel with Riwaya Travel?

Experts in
Algeria

Pioneering immersive travel in Algeria.

Personal support

Distinctive discoveries with our experienced team

Community-minded
tourism

Travel that supports our social mission

Guide
French-speaking

Experienced local guides, speaking more than 7 languages

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