Chebli

Day Trips

You will arrive at Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers and transfer to Chebli by a scenic coastal route. The journey offers panoramic views of olive groves and the Mediterranean Sea. Upon arrival at your riad, you will receive a warm local welcome with mint tea and dates.

After settling in, take a leisurely walk through the narrow lanes of Chebli’s town center. You can explore local artisan shops and see traditional pottery demonstrations. A light lunch of freshly baked flatbread and local olives awaits at a family-owned café.

As the sun sets over the mountains, enjoy a riverside stroll along the Sebaou River. Dinner will feature a hearty tagine of lamb with vegetables and saffron rice. Wind down with storytelling around a fire pit under a sky full of stars.

Start your day with a guided tour of the Old Town’s historic mosques and Ottoman-era architecture. You will learn about Chebli’s strategic role in regional trade and the influence of Berber artisans. A traditional breakfast of msemen pancakes with honey and goat cheese will fuel your exploration.

Visit the local History Museum to see ancient artifacts from Roman and Phoenician times. You can participate in an interactive workshop where you mold your own clay relic. Lunch will be served on a rooftop terrace overlooking the medina.

Join a cooking class at a local family home to prepare a coaxing couscous dinner. Share stories with your hosts about regional customs and folklore. End the night with a performance of traditional Andalusian music.

Head east along the shoreline to the fishing village of Djen Djen. Watch fishermen repairing nets and unloading fresh catches at sunrise. Enjoy a breakfast of grilled sardines served with local flatbread and spicy harissa.

Board a small boat for a short trip to hidden coves where you can swim in crystal-clear waters. Learn about coastal ecosystems from a marine biologist who joins your excursion. A seaside picnic of salad, olives, and fruit keeps you refreshed.

Return to Chebli and dine at a beachfront restaurant where grilled seafood platters are the specialty. Witness local fishermen light up the beaches with lanterns during their night catch. Relax with a mint tea at a beachside café as you watch the moonrise over the water.

Embark on a guided hike into the lush Beni Slimane forest in the Tell Atlas foothills. Your guide will point out endemic oak trees and medicinal plants used by locals for centuries. A trail-side breakfast of dried figs, almonds, and fresh goat cheese is provided.

Reach a vantage point overlooking Chebli and the coastline, then enjoy a packed lunch of flatbread, olives, and seasonal fruit. The return trail passes through terraced olive groves tended by Berber farmers. Learn traditional pruning techniques from a local olive grower.

Head back to town and rest before dinner. Tonight’s meal features mechoui roasted lamb and chickpea stew in a rustic mountain lodge. Gather around a bonfire to share hiking stories with fellow travelers.

Venture to Chebli’s bustling souk for a sensory walk through colorful stalls. Vendors offer spices, dried fruits, handmade textiles, and fresh produce. Try a sample of bradj cookies and purchase saffron from a local spice merchant.

Join a chef for a market-to-table cooking experience using your freshly purchased ingredients. Learn to prepare traditional brik pastries, a sautéed vegetable dish, and mint tea sweets. Enjoy the fruits of your labor around a family-style table.

Stroll through lantern-lit alleyways as merchants close their stalls. Stop by a corner café for a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and sweet pastries. End the evening with conversation and laughter at a tea house overlooking the market square.

Today you’ll travel to the nearby ancient Roman ruins at CILVILLY. Walk among weathered columns, bathhouses, and mosaic floors that tell stories of a bygone era. A boxed breakfast of local bread, cheese, and fruit is provided before your tour.

Explore hidden cisterns and learn about ancient water management from an archaeologist. You can help with a supervised artifact cataloging activity. Lunch is served picnic-style amid the ruins, featuring tagine and seasonal salad.

Return to Chebli for a sunset walk along the riverbank. Dinner tonight highlights vegetarian Mechouia salad and harira soup. Cap the evening with a traditional tea ceremony at a courtyard riad.

Depart early for a day trip to sandy Zemmouri Beach, just 20 kilometers from Chebli. The calm Mediterranean waters invite you for a morning swim or snorkel. Beachside vendors serve fresh fruit smoothies and seafood grills.

Spend the afternoon lounging under umbrellas or renting a kayak to explore the coastline. A seafood paella lunch is served at a local beach shack. You can join in a friendly game of beach volleyball with local families.

Return to Chebli as the sun dips below the horizon. Feast on a dinner of grilled fish, batata harra, and a medley of grilled vegetables. Enjoy a seaside folk music performance before heading back to your lodging.

Visit a nearby mountain village to engage in a traditional pottery workshop. A local master potter demonstrates the ancient techniques passed down through generations. Enjoy coffee with villagers in their courtyard while learning about rural life.

Share a home-cooked lunch of couscous with vegetables and chicken at a host family’s house. Later, stroll through terraced fields planted with figs, olives, and almonds. Participate in an olive harvesting demonstration if in season.

Return to Chebli for a performance of Kabyle dance and music in the town square. Savor a dinner of lentil stew and flatbread under colorful lanterns. Spend the rest of the evening browsing local crafts under the stars.

Embark on a short drive to the lush Soussa Waterfalls nestled in a cedar forest. A nature guide will lead you to hidden pools perfect for a refreshing dip. Enjoy a picnic breakfast of local cheeses, bread, and fruit by the water’s edge.

Hike along shaded trails to discover smaller cascades and birdwatch from wooden lookout points. Your guide will share stories of local legends tied to the waterfalls. Return to the main falls for lunch served on a riverbank blanket.

Head back to Chebli and unwind with a traditional hammam spa treatment. Feel the tension melt away as you enjoy an aromatic black soap scrub and massage. Dine on a gentle vegetable tagine and mint tea at your riad.

Begin your last day with a leisurely breakfast on the rooftop terrace overlooking Chebli. Reflect on your journey as you sip on freshly brewed coffee and sample pastries. Pack your bags at a relaxed pace and prepare for departure.

Enjoy a final stroll through Chebli’s olive groves, stopping to pick a few olives to take home. Visit a local olive mill and learn about traditional pressing methods. Lunch features a celebratory feast of grilled kebabs, vegetable skewers, and fragrant rice.

Gather with your hosts and newfound friends for a farewell dinner in a courtyard illuminated by lanterns. Toast with local wine or sweet mint tea as live musicians perform Andalusian melodies. End the night with group photos and warm goodbyes under a blanket of stars.