Tiaret
The capital of the former Rustamid state (Tahert), a city in the High Plateaus famous for breeding purebred Arabian horses.
Tiaret: Capital of the Arabian Horse
Tiaret has significant political history as the first capital of an Islamic state in the central Maghreb. Today, it is known as the national center for horse breeding and hosts annual equestrian festivals.
Our Program in Tiaret
- Visit the National Stud Farm (Jumenterie Nationale) and learn about horse breeds.
- A trip to the "Jeddars", mysterious pre-Islamic funerary monuments.
- Explore the ruins of the ancient Rustamid city of Tahert.