Laws and customs
Zero tolerance for drugs: penalties are very severe.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGOV.UK (FCDO), Algeria travel advice: safety and securityFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Algeria, useful informationRespect Islamic customs and dress modestly; during Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public in the daytime. Avoid political comments in public and online.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Algeria, useful informationGovernment of Canada, Travel advice: AlgeriaThe weekend is Friday and Saturday.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Algeria, useful information
Sources for this guide
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Algeria travel advice: safety and security · Source updated: September 25, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Algeria, useful information · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- Government of Canada, Travel advice: Algeria · Source updated: September 9, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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