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Question Algeria (Oran) to Mali
Has anyone ever crossed from Oran to Tiout, then to Timnoun and Raganne into Mali. Is this a feasible route and one that can be attempted. Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
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The road Oran - Timimoun - Reggane is open. But the piste from Reggane to Bordj Mokhtar (at the border with Mali) is closed for tourists actually.
You need to drive via Tamanrasset, tho piste Tam - Bordj Mokhtar is open.
But security in northern Mali is not so good, a guide in Mali is recommanded.

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Thanks Yves
Thanks Yves, What is that stretch of road like and where can I get information about a guide from. Do you recommend any particular map which locates that road? Sorry to have so many questions. Regards Andre
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Hi Andre,

The Michelin 953 map is all you need.
The tarmac section is ok, no 4wd needed. Some sections between In Salah and Tam are quite bad - you need to drive a bit more carefully. Good piste betweeen Tam and Bordj Mokhtar. Best done by 4x4. 2WD only for experienced desert drivers.
Bordj Mokhtar - Tessalit - Gao: 2wd possible but only for very experienced desert drivers.
Guide in Mali: Mali Tour, Badi Faradji votre guide au Mali, votre agence de voyage au Mali ( will cost ~500 EUR or more. )

Btw, guide needed in Algeria too (about 400-500 EUR).

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