My guide was not a fan of the Kasbah: too dirty, too dangerous for local tastes. But as a foreigner, it is certainly intriguing. A labyrinth of winding paths and white-washed homes down a steep hillside: emerging at the bottom into the bustling food and shopping market, and then onto the boulevard in front of the harbour. Reputedly, only the... More

Perhaps I didn't do enough reading in advance. I had a local tour guide and plenty of explanations, but I was not overwhelmed by the Kasbah's visual sights. It's certainly worth seeing, but I do not know if I would make it a priority if I had limited time. More

The Casbah is the emblem of Algiers. It is a living warren of tiny streets with hidden entrances and alleyways throughout. One has the impression that structurally, nothing much here has changed for centuries. It is both surprising and beautiful, and of course poignant, being the heart of the independence struggle against the French, and one of the must see... More

There's a lot of very nice houses, Hammam and also Bey's (Sultan of Algiers) Castles More

I went by myself, and I have to say that I would have definitely preferred to have a guide or any local company. The Kasbah is a network of very small aisles and passages, and its very easy to get lost among them. The Algerians actually used this area to evade the French during the resistance in the 50s and... More

The age of the buildings alone is worth the visit. Getting lost in the myriad alleyways with twists and turns adds to the adventure. The sad thing is the decay and destruction - both regular wear and tear but also the impact of the earthquake. Many buildings are hanging on literally to the scaffolding supporting them. Advisable to only travel... More