Draa El-Mizan

This town in the Kabylie foothills south of Tizi Ouzou sits amid the terraced hills and olive groves that define Algeria's Berber heartland. Long a market centre for the surrounding villages, it retains a traditional character in its weekly souk and the crafts of the region. The setting among green ridges and the nearby Djurdjura peaks makes it a gateway to the mountain country. For travellers exploring Kabylie's landscapes and living Berber culture, the town offers an authentic base away from the coast and the larger cities.