Hotels in Algeria: A place to rest Its recent sufferings through war and political strife have no doubt turned tourists away from Algeria, towards neighboring Morocco. But if you’re looking for something more than souks and surf, Algeria makes an excellent start. With more than four-fifths of its territory covered by the Sahara, the desert is Algeria's most striking feature and the biggest draw for travelers. It’s the territory of nomadic Berbers and the source of myriad tales. Stop off at oasis towns like Ghardia and Timimoun or travel deep into the heart of the desert to see the prehistoric rock art in the Hoggar Mountains and Tassili N’Ajjer National Park. Regarding hotel infrastructure, the country has 92,000 beds of which 36,000 are owned by the public sector. There are few foreign investors in tourism like the Accor group with “Sofitel” and “Mercury” hotels in Algiers and the American group “Starwood” with two “Sheraton” hotels in Algiers and Oran. The government has launched privatization procedures for a number of hotels. In addition, several international groups have announced their intention to invest in this sector.
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Traffic congestion is a significant problem in Algiers. However, the recently completed East-West Highway running across northern Algeria has made it easier to travel around the country, while a new tramway and metro system has been inaugurated in Algiers.