GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Hoggar / Ahaggar Mountains
The Hoggar is an elevated massif around the Tamanrasset region of southern Algeria. Rocky uplands interrupt the surrounding Sahara.
Fast Facts
- It is also called the Ahaggar.
- Old basement rocks occur with younger volcanic landforms.
- The massif lies north of Niger, not within Niger’s mining districts.
Connected lessons
- Hoggar / Ahaggar MountainsMap, explanation and practice
- From Sahara to Sahel and savannaGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Tibesti MountainsRelated places
- Sahara DesertRelated places