Bani Add Cave Bani Add Cave is a natural cave located in the municipality of Ain Faza in the city of Tlemcen and is one of the most important tourist destinations in Algeria, which is located in the west of the country.
The Cave of Tlemcen lies at a depth of 57 meters below the surface of the earth, and extends along a length of 700 meters, and has a constant temperature throughout the year not exceeding 13 degrees Celsius.
The discovery of the cave dates back to the first century BC, by the Berbers who used it as an impregnable fortress against the invasions of that period.
Tlemcen Cave enjoys its location surrounded by natural features, such as the Tizi Ouzou and Bejaia forests where olive trees, apples and apricots, and Tamanrasset volcanic rocks and others.
Also, some charming touches, such as an artificial waterfall, the Eiffel Bridge, and others, were added by the departments responsible for the cave of Tlemcen to increase its aesthetic and surrounding beauty.
Activities you can do
• At first, you and your family can wander around the Tlemcen Cave and take some pictures of its outer gates and its surrounding which is characterized by several aesthetic features.
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• Then you can enjoy wandering inside the cave halls designated for visitors, which are equipped with several methods for their comfort and safety, and for sure you can take some memorial photos of its rocks.
• You must go through the oasis hall, which looks like an arid desert with a wide oasis surrounded by a stone palm tree consisting of limestone.
• Then visit the Swords Room, which is located at the bottom of the cave, which was named after this because of the forms of rocks that resemble white Arab swords.
• Do not forget during your visit to pass the souvenir shop, which includes some traditional clay pots, pictures, and unique pieces of wood.
• After leaving the cave of Tlemcen, you can enjoy natural scenery around it, visit artificial waterfalls, and the old mosque, which is near it.
Top hotels near Tlemcen Cave
Renaissance Hotel is one of the best 5-star hotels in Algeria, Tlemcen, with great reviews. It is 21.7 km from the Grotto in Tlemcen.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, the staff helpful and the rooms comfortable.
Grand Bassin Hotel is one of the best 2-star Tlemcen hotels and with good reviews, and it is 18.1 km from Al-Maghara.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, the staff helpful, the services are good.
The location of the cave on the map