Beni Isguen

Beni Isguen is one of the five towns often referred to as Ghardaïa. It is the most important religious place in M'Zab. The whole town is closed to foreigners on Fridays, but the other days you are allowed in. Shorts, cameras and cigarettes are not allowed in the town. There is an auction every afternoon, which attracts many locals, as there is little to do otherwise. Beni Isguen has no café's for example.

The town has only one entrance gate, where you get a mandatory guide to show you around. If you walk past the entrance, around the town, you will get to the palmeraie; one of the best ones in the area.

Buses connect Beni Isguen with Ghardaïa, although it's a distance that could easily be done on foot.