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Niger to Algeria - Info needed

Hi there,

I'll be driving in August from Niamey to Agadez and from there to In Guezam
and Tam. I wonder if someone has fresh info about:

1. road conditions between Agadez and In Guezam
2. same as above between In Guezam and Tam
3. how long will it take from Agadez to Tam
4. petrol availability problems

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>>> 1. road conditions between Agadez and In Guezam
no change: piste.

>>> 2. same as above between In Guezam and Tam
Latest is it is sealed halfway up to Tam - after that, piste

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Thanks Chris, I can refer to the 2nd edition, then.

Should I expect any problem driving alone (one car, one person) from Agadez to Assamaka/In Guezam ? The piste should not be that difficult as far as I know.

Last, anyone know which is a good price for a guide from In Guezam up to El Oued ? I've been asked 120E/day for a guide with his own car and am waiting for confirmation of the possibility to have the guide come in my car (it seems this is not always permitted).

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Agadez-Arlit is tarmac, then piste through Assamakka to In Guezzam. Algerian side, at least first 150kms is new tarmac - and they're moving quickly!

You should be able to put guide in your car!

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Hi Mario,
you only need a guide in your car.
Best is to get your visa for Algeria at home, but recent experience showd that transit visa are available in Agadez
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Thanks guys. So, it won't be a big prob to drive from Agadez to Tam as far as I understand. Good. Just in case, I'll be there end of august/first week of september: if anyone 's going to pass in the nearby, drop a line.

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>>>Agadez-Arlit is tarmac, then piste through Assamakka to In Guezzam

Correct! My mistake

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