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Staying safe

• •Do not travel to or in Saharan Algeria overland if you have no experience with driving in desert areas or knowledge of Algerian roads.
• •Do not travel after nightfall; travel by plane if you can, instead of by car; travel with public transport; avoid minor roads; ask the police or gendarmes if you are unsure about your surroundings.
• •Travel is heavily discouraged for Jews, as anti-Semitism is ubiquitous in Algeria. Do not speak about any aspects of Judaism or Israel, and if you are Jewish, don't reveal it.
• •Political unrest: Since gaining independence in 1962, Algeria has experienced a long history of political instability.
• •Do not take part in political protests or make strongly worded comments against the government on social media; people, including dual citizens of Algeria, have been prevented from leaving the country for doing that.
• •Be vigilant and aware of your surroundings; if you see any signs of a protest or disturbance, you should leave the area immediately and seek a safe place.

Staying healthy

• •Although Algeria has a universal healthcare system that covers all citizens and provides free medical care at public facilities, the public healthcare system is notorious for being poorly ma…
• •Algeria is sometimes struck by localized power cuts during summer in the south, which means that refrigerated foods may go bad.
• •Mosquitoes are also a problem in Algeria, but they are just a nuisance, as malaria is not common. In urban areas, there is periodic city-wide spraying against mosquitoes.
• •Do not expect very good water quality in southern Algeria. Buy bottles of water instead of drinking tap water: they are cheap at DA40 for 1.5L, so 5L of good water costs less than US$1.
• •Hygiene standards in Algeria are generally low, and litter is widespread—even in remote areas.