Taza National Park

Cork-oak forests, mountains dropping into the sea and Barbary macaques: a UNESCO biosphere reserve.

Taza National Park covers about 3,807 hectares west of Jijel, from the shoreline to peaks above 1,100 m. It is a UNESCO biosphere reserve and includes the Wonder Caves, beaches and sea cliffs.

What you’ll see

• Wide cork-oak and Algerian-oak forests, with the Guerrouch forest higher up.
• The Barbary macaque, an endangered monkey living in these woods.
• The Algerian nuthatch, one of the country’s rarest birds.
• Wooded slopes running straight down to the sea.

Visiting tips

• Spring and autumn are best for forest walks.
• Don’t feed the monkeys: the wrong food harms them and changes their behaviour.
• No fires: the wildfire risk is high in summer.
• Bring enough water and good shoes, and stay on known trails.

A chalet near El Aouana or Ziama Mansouriah puts you at the park’s doorstep.