# Dar El Wafi

Timimoun, Timimoun · Mapped: on the map. It has not cleared the selection standard yet, so read it as coverage, not a recommendation.

- Page: https://mindreachgetaways.com/dz/timimoun/wellness-retreat/dar-el-wafi
- Book direct: https://www.waficompany.com/
- Find it in Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dar%20El%20Wafi%2C%20Kouba%2C%20Timimoun%2C%20Algeria

## Our read

The build and the land are treated as one thing, and the water is in view, not down the road.

## Come here for

- Staying somewhere that takes its land seriously
- Swimming, paddling or simply staring at water
- Travelling with children in tow

## The place

Dar El Wafi is a neo-Sudanese architecture villa guesthouse in Kouba, Timimoun. The red oasis of the Gourara in Algeria's Sahara. Part of Wafi Company alongside Dar El Hakim, Dar Tin Hinan, and Wafi Bivouac, it offers warm family hospitality where tradition, comfort, and Saharan authenticity meet for slow desert stays. Rooms start from about 8,000 DA per day for a double with breakfast included. The Double Room accommodates up to five guests on double occupancy with breakfast. The Double Suite at 20,000 DA per day sleeps four with a salon, kitchen, and terrace. Suited to families or longer Timimoun stays. Wafi Company arranges airport transfers, half-board or full-board traditional Gourara cuisine, guided 4x4 excursions, camel rides, quad circuits, sand sledding, and Ahellil music evenings that immerse guests in local culture. Public Google reviews for Dar El Wafi average about 4.8 out of 5, with repeated praise for warmth, cleanliness, cuisine, and the calm desert setting. Book direct via waficompany.com, WhatsApp, or contact@waficompany.com.

## What it is like

- 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.

## Ways to stay

- Chambre with Breakfast · From 8,000 DA/day · https://www.waficompany.com/
- Double Suite · 20,000 DA/day · https://www.waficompany.com/
- Half-board or Full-board Stay · Contact for rates · https://www.waficompany.com/
- Desert Adventure Add-ons · Priced per activity · https://www.waficompany.com/

## Best seasons

- Cooler months for comfortable desert excursions. Confirm activity timing with Wafi Company
- Cultural events and seasonal celebrations listed on waficompany.com (S'Boue, Yennayer, and more)

## Stay lengths

- 2-3 night Timimoun introduction with breakfast and one guided outing
- 4-5 night red oasis stay combining Dar El Wafi with Wafi Bivouac
- Custom week-long Gourara itinerary with half-board or full-board

## Getting there

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.

## Questions

**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.

## How far to trust this

Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book.
MindReach Getaways does not take the booking. You book with the property.
