Our responsible supply chain

How we select our partners and service providers in Algeria.

At Riwaya Travel, quality extends beyond comfort to the practices of everyone involved in your journey. We work with partners who share our commitment to respectful tourism.

Accommodation: locally rooted places

We prioritise properties with a real connection to their surroundings. Our selection criteria include:

Sustainable architecture: Supporting ksour, guesthouses and buildings using traditional materials such as earth, stone and palm wood.
Resource management: Reviewing water and energy use, particularly important in oasis and Saharan areas.
Local employment: Properties should employ a majority of staff from the surrounding region.

Guides: putting our principles into practice

Guides connect travellers with the country. Joining the Riwaya network involves commitments to:

Heritage protection: Ensuring respect for archaeological and natural sites, including leaving no waste behind.
Cultural understanding: Explaining local expectations around photographs, clothing and customs to avoid misunderstandings.
Fair remuneration: Riwaya commits to above-average market rates, paid directly and promptly.

Logistics & transport

Transport is an important part of a journey’s environmental footprint. We focus on:

Careful maintenance: Regular vehicle checks to help limit polluting emissions.
Thoughtful routing: Designing coherent itineraries that reduce unnecessary distances.

Supporting one another

We do more than select partners: we support them. When a local partner needs help with environmental management, Riwaya Travel provides advice and practical support to encourage improvement.

This page forms part of our work towards Travelife certification and more sustainable tourism in Algeria.