At Riwaya Travel, our Travelife programme provides a framework for measurable, transparent sustainability work in Algeria, using international criteria to guide social, environmental and economic practices.
Riwaya Travel follows a structured process of assessment and improvement through the internationally recognised Travelife for Tour Operators.
programme. It encourages us to evaluate, improve and document our social, environmental and economic practices so that travel can benefit places and people.
“Those who walk slowly go further.”
— Saharan proverb
Sustainability takes time, consistency and commitment.
Travelife’s programme for tour operators covers more than 200 criteria, including governance, human resources, partner management, environmental impact and customer relations.
Our goal is to achieve Travelife Certified status, the programme’s highest level, by demonstrating that sustainability is integrated into the way Riwaya Travel works.
| Year | Level | Main objective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Engaged | Official registration and initial self-assessment | Completed |
| 2025 | Partner | Implementing the sustainability action plan across products, partners and teams | In progress |
| 2027–28 | Certified | Full certification and validated external audit | Strategic objective |
“Water is life. Respect is its source.”
— Inspired by the Tuareg expression Aman iman
A sustainable organisation nurtures trust as carefully as water is shared in the desert.
We document, measure and record our commitments so that our progress can be followed and reviewed.
Overall objective: strengthen our position as a premium Algeria DMC committed to sustainable tourism.
Sustainability depends on cooperation between travellers, accommodation providers, artisans and local residents, as well as institutions.
“Those who plant date palms may never harvest their fruit, but they offer shade to those who follow.”
— Maghrebi proverb
“RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL BEGINS WITH RESPECT FOR LIFE.”
Discover our commitments to thoughtful travel in Algeria.
