Closing of the International Saharan Tourism Festival in Timimoun 2025

The events of the seventh edition of the International Festival of Saharan Tourism concluded yesterday, held in Timimoun from December 4 to 6, 2025, under the theme: "Timimoun… authentic tourism and hospitality," amidst distinctive atmospheres reflecting the depth and authenticity of local heritage.

I attended the closing ceremony:

Promotional video clips showcasing the tourist attractions of Téghourarén, alongside a summary of the main highlights of the festival.

Awarding of excellence and creativity medals to winners of the six organized competitions, with the results as follows:

Best tent: Nass El Gaada Association for Tourism and Handicrafts – Béchar

Best innovative tourist product: National Society of Algerian Volunteers

Best traditional dish: Halafi Fatima from the Wali Association, Bou Oued el Asfar for Culture and Heritage – Naâma Region

Best handicraft: Wadan Masouda – El Meniaa region

Best photographic image (Youth category): Mroua Bakhadoum

Best photographic image (Youth category): Ibrahim Ben Hachgo

Best journalistic work: Algerian Radio from Adrar and Timimounun and Béjaïa Mokhtar – Timimounun center

Congratulations to the winners and to all participants, wishing them further excellence and creativity.

In his concluding speech, the governor of the festival expressed gratitude to all who contributed to the success of this edition: the Timimoun region and its people, the participating experts, the national and international exhibitors, the visitors, the media covering the festival, and all the supporters. He affirmed that this edition gave the festival a new and renewed spirit, ensuring its lasting impact through its objectives, values, and outcomes, making it a reference event in Saharan tourism... tourism we want to be exceptional, authentic, and sustainable.

In conclusion, the governor of Timimoun officially announced the end of the festival events.

Yesterday concluded the seventh edition of the International Saharan Tourism Festival, which took place in Timimoun from 4 to 6 December 2025 under the slogan: 'Timimoun... Authentic Tourism and Hospitality', in a distinctive atmosphere that reflected the depth and authenticity of the local heritage.

The closing ceremony featured:

A screening of promotional videos highlighting the tourist attractions of Tigurarin, along with a summary of the festival's key moments.

The presentation of Excellence and Creativity Medals to the winners of the six scheduled competitions. The results were as follows:

Most beautiful tent: Nas Al Qada Association for Tourism and handicraft – Bechar province

Best innovative tourist product: National Association of Volunteers of Algeria

Best Handicraft Product: Oudan Massouda - M'Sila Province

Best Traditional Dish: Craftswoman Fatima Khalifi from the Provincial Association of the Sahara Gate for Culture and Heritage - Naama Province

Meilleur photographie (catégorie jeunesse) : Marwa Bahmed

Meilleure photograph (catégorie jeunesse) : Ibrahim Ben Hajou

Best journalistic work: Algerian radio from Adrar, Timimoun and Bordj Badji Mokhtar – Timimoun Center

Congratulations to the winners and all participants, with our best wishes for further success and creativity.

In his closing speech, the festival governor thanked everyone who contributed to the success of this edition: the province of Timimoun with its authorities and people, the expert participants, the national and international exhibitors, the visitors, the media that accompanied the festival, and all the supporters. He affirmed that this edition has given the festival a new and renewed breath, ensuring that its impact will continue through its goals, values and results, making it a flagship event in saharan tourism...

tourism that we want to be exceptional, authentic and sustainable.

In conclusion, the Wali of Timimoun officially announced the end of

the festival's activities

Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts - Algeria Timimoun Province

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