Our Sustainable Tourism Policy
At Riwaya Travel, we design journeys in Algeria with particular care for local places, communities, cultural heritage and natural environments.
Thoughtful journeys, human encounters
We see travel as a balanced encounter between a visitor and a place. Our approach goes beyond discovering landscapes: it considers how to preserve what gives Algeria its character.
This is a practical, evolving approach. We see sustainable tourism as an ongoing way of working.
Our approach rests on three principles
1. Respect for places: We adapt itineraries to visitor capacity and ecological sensitivity, especially in fragile environments such as the Sahara.
2. Respect for people: We prioritise local partnerships with guides, drivers and accommodation providers from the host communities.
3. Supporting traditional skills: Algeria has a rich craft heritage, from Guergour ceremonial weaving to the geometric carpets of the M’Zab and Djebel Amour. Including encounters with artisans helps support the continuation of these skills.
Our practical commitments
Riwaya Travel is committed to incorporating sustainable tourism principles into the design and monitoring of its journeys:
- Local partnerships: Prioritising local service providers and artisans.
- Living heritage: Sharing cultural traditions with respect for local customs.
- Awareness: Helping travellers make responsible choices.
- Resource management: Paying attention to waste, water and energy use.
- Ethics: Protecting vulnerable people and the communities we visit.
An approach adapted to local conditions
Algeria’s contrasts make travel both demanding and rewarding. Among the tools we use to guide our work is an internal ESG monitoring register covering environmental, social and governance matters:
Careful assessment
Simple field-based forms help us understand, monitor and advise our partners in their daily work.
Focused criteria
We monitor water use, waste management and the plastic footprint of our activities.
Continuous improvement
Traveller feedback and observations from our local teams help us update our practices.