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Neo-Sudanese villa rooms and suites
Stay in a Kouba guesthouse of neo-Sudanese architecture β from breakfast-included doubles from ~8,000 DA to a four-person Double Suite with salon, kitchen, and terrace at 20,000 DA/day.
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Dar El Wafi
Neo-Sudanese villa hospitality in Timimoun's red oasis β cuisine, dunes, and Ahellil evenings
Timimoun, Timimoun
2β3 nights
From 8,000 DA/day
Experience highlights
What a stay here actually feels like.
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Traditional Gourara cuisine
Half-board and full-board options bring Merdoum, tandjia, brochettes, and Saharan flavors through Wafi Company's traditional kitchens β shared around warm family hospitality.
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4x4, camels, and quad desert days
Wafi Company arranges guided 4x4 runs toward the Grand Erg Occidental and Petit Tassili, camel rides, quad circuits, and sand sledding β authentic Sahara days from Timimoun.
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Ahellil evenings under Timimoun skies
Traditional Ahellil music evenings immerse guests in local culture after sunset. Combine villa calm in Kouba with bivouac nights at Wafi Bivouac for star-filled Sahara time.
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The setting
Spaces, views, and surroundings at Dar El Wafi.
Your hosts
Meet the people behind Dar El Wafi
Owner-run properties feel different when you know who welcomes your group on arrival.
CEO, Wafi Company
Dr. Azzedine Messai
Dr. Azzedine Messai co-founded Wafi Company with Farida Messai out of a shared love for Timimoun and the Gourara. He leads Dar El Wafi, Dar El Hakim, Dar Tin Hinan, and Wafi Bivouac β welcoming guests to owner-run Saharan hospitality and coordinating stays, cuisine, and desert excursions across the red oasis.
Co-founder, Wafi Company
Farida Messai
Farida Messai co-founded Wafi Company with Dr. Azzedine Messai. Together they host guests across Dar El Wafi and sister properties with warm family hospitality, traditional cuisine, and culturally rooted Timimoun experiences.
About
About this getaway
Dar El Wafi is a neo-Sudanese architecture villa guesthouse in Kouba, Timimoun β the red oasis of the Gourara in Algeria's Sahara. Part of Wafi Company alongside Dar El Hakim, Dar Tin Hinan, and Wafi Bivouac, it offers warm family hospitality where tradition, comfort, and Saharan authenticity meet for slow desert stays.
Rooms start from about 8,000 DA per day for a double with breakfast included. The Double Room accommodates up to five guests on double occupancy with breakfast. The Double Suite at 20,000 DA per day sleeps four with a salon, kitchen, and terrace β suited to families or longer Timimoun stays. Wafi Company arranges airport transfers, half-board or full-board traditional Gourara cuisine, guided 4x4 excursions, camel rides, quad circuits, sand sledding, and Ahellil music evenings that immerse guests in local culture.
Lonely Planet Algeria recommends Dar El Wafi and Dar El Hakim β a strong signal for international planners researching Timimoun. Public Google reviews for Dar El Wafi average about 4.8 out of 5, with repeated praise for warmth, cleanliness, cuisine, and the calm desert setting. Book direct via waficompany.com, WhatsApp, or contact@waficompany.com.
Wafi Company was born from Azzedine and Farida Messai's love for Timimoun and the Gourara. Dar El Wafi carries that spirit in a neo-Sudanese villa where guests are meant to feel at home β not checked into a hotel, but welcomed into Saharan life at the heart of the red oasis.
Packages & pricing
Rates and availability from the property's official booking page.
Chambre with Breakfast
From 8,000 DA/day
Double room from ~8,000 DA/day with breakfast β ideal for couples discovering Timimoun.
Check dates & bookDouble Suite
20,000 DA/day
Suite for four with salon, kitchen, and terrace β more space for families or longer Kouba stays.
Check dates & bookHalf-board or Full-board Stay
Combine Dar El Wafi accommodation with traditional Gourara cuisine and Wafi Company excursions.
Check dates & bookDesert Adventure Add-ons
Guided 4x4, camel rides, quad circuits, sand sledding, and Ahellil music evenings arranged λΏ―Β½ la carte.
Check dates & bookPlan your trip
Availability notes
- β’ Book direct on waficompany.com or WhatsApp for fastest confirmation.
- β’ Peak cultural dates and holiday periods fill early β see upcoming events on the Wafi Company site.
Accommodation
- Chambre (Double)
- Chambre Double
- Double Suite
Location & travel
- Getting there
- Kouba, Timimoun 10001, Algeria. Wafi Company offers airport transfers for a personalized arrival. Google Maps directions for Dar El Wafi are on waficompany.com. Contact +213 676 088 160 for transfer and road guidance.
Policies
- Minimum stay
- Confirm with Wafi Company when booking direct.
- Cancellation
- Confirm current policies by email or WhatsApp when reserving.
- Children
- Contact Wafi Company for suite and room suitability for your group size.
Contact & book
Reach the retreat directly or reserve online
FAQ
Good to know
Where is Dar El Wafi located?
Dar El Wafi is in Kouba, Timimoun 10001, Algeria β in the Gourara red oasis of the Sahara. Wafi Company provides Google Maps directions for each property on waficompany.com.
What type of architecture is Dar El Wafi?
Dar El Wafi is a villa guesthouse of neo-Sudanese architecture β inspired by traditional Gourara design with modern comfort. Wafi Company describes it as a place where you feel at home in Timimoun.
What room types and rates does Dar El Wafi offer?
Public rates on waficompany.com list a double Chambre from 8,000 DA/day with breakfast, a Chambre Double at 9,000 DA/day (up to five guests, double occupancy, breakfast included), and a Double Suite at 20,000 DA/day for four guests with salon, kitchen, and terrace. Confirm availability and current pricing when booking direct.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. Published room rates for Dar El Wafi include breakfast. Half-board and full-board traditional cuisine options are also available through Wafi Company β contact them to confirm pension details for your dates.
What activities can Wafi Company arrange?
Wafi Company organizes airport transfers, guided 4x4 excursions (Grand Erg Occidental, Petit Tassili, Tinerkouk), camel rides, quad circuits, sand sledding and skimboard, Ahellil traditional music evenings, and custom Timimoun itineraries including ksour, foggaras, and city heritage visits.
How is Dar El Wafi connected to other Wafi properties?
Dar El Wafi is one of four Wafi Company houses: Dar El Hakim, Dar El Wafi, Dar Tin Hinan, and Wafi Bivouac in the Ksar of Lichta. Guests can combine villa stays with bivouac nights under the stars. Each house is booked separately through waficompany.com.
Is Dar El Wafi recommended by Lonely Planet?
Yes. Wafi Company notes that Lonely Planet's Algeria edition recommends Dar El Wafi and Dar El Hakim β cited on their website as an independent-travel endorsement for Timimoun.
How do I book Dar El Wafi?
Book direct at waficompany.com, message via WhatsApp, email contact@waficompany.com, or call +213 676 088 160. Wafi Company confirms house selection, dates, room type, board options, and activities before arrival.
What do guests say about Dar El Wafi?
Public Google reviews for Dar El Wafi average about 4.8 out of 5. Guests frequently praise warm hospitality, cleanliness, delicious cuisine, and the peaceful Timimoun setting β consistent with Wafi Company's family-run approach.
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