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| Timimoun |
Timimoun is a town in the state of Adrar in Algeria. Located between the Grand Erg Occidental in
the north and the tray of Tademaït
in the south, it is
the main oasis in Gourara region.
The
city built
on top of the palm it is known
for the ocher color of its
buildings. Its architecture - Arab
Sudanese - typical
of the region - has inspired
Sahelian cities like
Timbuktu and Djenne. The main elements used in the construction
are...........
clay, straw and palm trunk. This building method completely adapted, taking into account the extreme climate of the region. The most important cities in the style are Adrar Reggane and In Salah. All located around the plate Tademait.
clay, straw and palm trunk. This building method completely adapted, taking into account the extreme climate of the region. The most important cities in the style are Adrar Reggane and In Salah. All located around the plate Tademait.
Relief:
Timimoun is surrounded by a series of oases bordering
the Grand Erg Occidental. These oases are grouped into sub-regions: it is Tinerkouk,
Swani, Tagouzi, Aougrout,
Deldoul
The
landscape is the same as the other oases of Gourara: a village that
overlooks the park and opening on
the sedimentary basin of the Sebkha,
offering a magnificent view over the southern
part of the Grand Erg Occidental.
Hydrography:
In Gourara, water comes from underground structures. foggaras unitarily up
to several tens of kilometers.
This ancient technique existed
in present-day Iran to the eleventh century, and where such works are called Qanat.
Climate:
Timimoun has a hot
desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh), with extremely hot
summers and mild winters, and very little precipitation throughout the year.
Transport network:
Timimoun is served by an airport located 4 km southeast of the city.
Timimoun hotel:
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| Timimoun hotel |
Hotel
Gourara:
Gourara The hotel, built on the edge of town, above the oasis it is a construction of the French architect Fernand Pouillon. Built in "horseshoe", gradients in levels offer magnificent rooms terraces
covering; it is a beautiful example of a building in a protected environment.
Hotel Ksar Massine:
This
is a very nice hotel that I recommend if u decide to visit timimoun and
here is the official description (provided by the hotel):
A refuge of comfort in the heart of the vast Sahara in southern Algeria a
base for your adventures. Take in the amazing scenery and enjoy the calm laid-back
atmosphere. We work with local guides to create personalised experiences based
on your preferences; they can take you on camel rides, guide you through the
dunes, visit ksours and show you other local treasures.The hotel is built in
the traditional local architecture with deep red colour walls and white
patterns around doors and on the pillars. Cool down in the pool after a day out
in the sun. In our
restaurant eat local and international food.
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