Timimoun, Timimoun
Dar El Wafi
Neo-Sudanese villa hospitality in Timimoun's red oasis — cuisine, dunes, and Ahellil evenings
Overview
About the stay
Highlights
The experience
Neo-Sudanese villa rooms and suites
Stay in a Kouba guesthouse of neo-Sudanese architecture — from breakfast-included doubles from ~8,000 DA to a four-person Double Suite with salon, kitchen, and terrace at 20,000 DA/day.
Traditional Gourara cuisine
Half-board and full-board options bring Merdoum, tandjia, brochettes, and Saharan flavors through Wafi Company's traditional kitchens — shared around warm family hospitality.
4x4, camels, and quad desert days
Wafi Company arranges guided 4x4 runs toward the Grand Erg Occidental and Petit Tassili, camel rides, quad circuits, and sand sledding — authentic Sahara days from Timimoun.
Ahellil evenings under Timimoun skies
Traditional Ahellil music evenings immerse guests in local culture after sunset. Combine villa calm in Kouba with bivouac nights at Wafi Bivouac for star-filled Sahara time.
Packages
Ways to stay
Chambre with Breakfast
From 8,000 DA/day
Double room from ~8,000 DA/day with breakfast — ideal for couples discovering Timimoun.
Book this packageDouble Suite
20,000 DA/day
Suite for four with salon, kitchen, and terrace — more space for families or longer Kouba stays.
Book this packageHalf-board or Full-board Stay
Contact for rates
Combine Dar El Wafi accommodation with traditional Gourara cuisine and Wafi Company excursions.
Book this packageDesert Adventure Add-ons
Priced per activity
Guided 4x4, camel rides, quad circuits, sand sledding, and Ahellil music evenings arranged 뿯½ la carte.
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Practical details
Kouba, Timimoun 10001, Algeria. Wafi Company offers airport transfers for a personalized arrival. Google Maps directions for Dar El Wafi are on waficompany.com. Contact +213 676 088 160 for transfer and road guidance.
minimumStay
Confirm with Wafi Company when booking direct.
children
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cancellation
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Where is Dar El Wafi located?
Dar El Wafi is in Kouba, Timimoun 10001, Algeria — in the Gourara red oasis of the Sahara. Wafi Company provides Google Maps directions for each property on waficompany.com.
What type of architecture is Dar El Wafi?
Dar El Wafi is a villa guesthouse of neo-Sudanese architecture — inspired by traditional Gourara design with modern comfort. Wafi Company describes it as a place where you feel at home in Timimoun.
What room types and rates does Dar El Wafi offer?
Public rates on waficompany.com list a double Chambre from 8,000 DA/day with breakfast, a Chambre Double at 9,000 DA/day (up to five guests, double occupancy, breakfast included), and a Double Suite at 20,000 DA/day for four guests with salon, kitchen, and terrace. Confirm availability and current pricing when booking direct.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. Published room rates for Dar El Wafi include breakfast. Half-board and full-board traditional cuisine options are also available through Wafi Company — contact them to confirm pension details for your dates.
What activities can Wafi Company arrange?
Wafi Company organizes airport transfers, guided 4x4 excursions (Grand Erg Occidental, Petit Tassili, Tinerkouk), camel rides, quad circuits, sand sledding and skimboard, Ahellil traditional music evenings, and custom Timimoun itineraries including ksour, foggaras, and city heritage visits.
How is Dar El Wafi connected to other Wafi properties?
Dar El Wafi is one of four Wafi Company houses: Dar El Hakim, Dar El Wafi, Dar Tin Hinan, and Wafi Bivouac in the Ksar of Lichta. Guests can combine villa stays with bivouac nights under the stars. Each house is booked separately through waficompany.com.
Is Dar El Wafi recommended by Lonely Planet?
Yes. Wafi Company notes that Lonely Planet's Algeria edition recommends Dar El Wafi and Dar El Hakim — cited on their website as an independent-travel endorsement for Timimoun.
How do I book Dar El Wafi?
Book direct at waficompany.com, message via WhatsApp, email contact@waficompany.com, or call +213 676 088 160. Wafi Company confirms house selection, dates, room type, board options, and activities before arrival.
What do guests say about Dar El Wafi?
Public Google reviews for Dar El Wafi average about 4.8 out of 5. Guests frequently praise warm hospitality, cleanliness, delicious cuisine, and the peaceful Timimoun setting — consistent with Wafi Company's family-run approach.
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