There are many reasons as to why Morocco is more famous than Algeria. The most important one is that, historically speaking, Algeria is a new country. read more
Algeria isn’t as famous as Morocco because its ruling elites have never wanted to open their country to tourism. Algeria has traditionally been a natural resources-rich country, its economy relying heavily on natural gas and oil exports. read more
Algeria is also famous for its mosques, including the Great Mosque (Jamaa el-Kebir), which is the oldest and dates back to the 11th century. The New Mosque (Jamaa el-Jedid), built in the 17th century, has a minaret that is 89 feet high. read more