Must See Algeria - Algiers

Once famed as one of Arabia's most beautiful cities, Algiers was never the same after years of colonial abuse. Today it's little more than a modern port town. Most people stay here just long enough to organise their transport to Tamanrasset and other parts of Algeria, Africa or Europe.

It's generally safe in Algiers - police are everywhere inside the ring road - but unfortunately most points of interest are found in the kasbah or medina district, off-limits to foreigners since the start of the troubles.