Bounoura

Travel Guide

April 2011

Marché a la Criée, Beni Isguen, M'zab valley, Algeria

Marché a la Criée is a market place in Beni Isguen town. It is the largest of the five Ibadi villages of M'zab valley in Algeria, some 600 km south of Algiers.

Late in the afternoon it becomes the centre of the social life of Beni Isguen with the daily auction. Those who sell yell out the price of their item until someone buys it or the price is brought down.

This picture was taken during Friday prayer time, when it feels like a western movie town at noon (maybe apart from the carriages :)

#unesco

M'zab valley including the village of Beni Isguen is since 1982 a well deserved UNESCO World heritage site.

A quote from the UNESCO reasoning:
A traditional human habitat, created in the 10th century by the Ibadites around their five ksour (fortified cities), has been preserved intact in the M’Zab valley. Simple, functional and perfectly adapted to the environment, the architecture of M’Zab was designed for community living, while respecting the structure of the family. It is a source of inspiration for today’s urban planners.

April 2011
Marché a la Criée is a market place in Beni Isguen town in M'zab valley in Algeria. Late in the afternoon it becomes the centre of the social life of Beni Isguen with the daily auction. Those who sell yell out the price of their item until someone buys it or the price is brought down.
This picture was taken during Friday prayer time, when it feels like a movie ghost town.

Visit Bounoura

Hotel Belvedere

EL-MOUSTADJEB BOUHRAOUA Bounoura Ghardaia Province

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bounoura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction M'Zab Valley is located ...

Get rates

Residence les Deux Tours

BP 60 BENI ISGUEN Ghardaia Ghardaia Province

Stay at this hotel in Bounoura. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Popular attraction M'Zab Valley is located nearby.

Get rates

mirana mayotte hostel 47

01 Rue 1er Mai Ghardaia Ghardaia Province

￥3,696

￥4,338 total

Feb 10 - Feb 11

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hostel in Ghardaia. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and satellite TV channels. Popular attraction M'Zab Valley is located nearby.

8/10 Very Good! (1 review)

Molto cortesi e impegnati, insomma buono.

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

See all 8 properties in Bounoura

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

3-bedroom studio in charming Ghardaia Province with WiFi, AC

Ghardaia Province Ghardaia Province

Stay at this apartment in Ghardaia. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attraction M'Zab Valley is located nearby.

Villa Cozy Traditionnel Ghardaia

Ghardaïa Wilaya de Ghardaïa

Stay at this villa in Ghardaia. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attraction M'Zab Valley is located nearby.

See all properties in Bounoura

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.