Algeria · national park
Djebel Aissa National Park
Djebel Aissa National Park is a national park in Algeria, established in 2003, covering 244 km² (94 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Algeria's 10 national parks.
- Area
- 244 km²
- Established
- 2003
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MZW · 77 km
Nearest airports to Djebel Aissa National Park
- 1 MZW77 kmstraight line
- 2 UAR146 kmstraight line
- 3 CBH216 kmstraight line
Bouarfa, MoroccoMore about Djebel Aissa National Park
Djebel Aissa National Park is one of 10 national parks in Algeria. It covers 244 km² (24,400 ha) — about 2.3 times the size of Paris, making it the #4 largest national park in Algeria (13.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2003, 23 years ago — the first national parks in Algeria date back to 1983. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Djebel Aissa National Park
The closest airport is Mecheria Airport (MZW), about 77 km away — around 1 h 40 min by car; alternatively Bouarfa Airport (UAR, 146 km). Other national parks within reach include Tlemcen National Park (82 km²), Tazekka National Park (137 km²), Theniet El Had National Park (34 km²) and Al Hoceima National Park (470 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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