Embassy of Algeria in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
- Address: 53 Bd Clozel, Abidjan
- Phone: +225202123403, +225202148541, +22520323240
- Fax: +225202237121, +225202143432
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Head of mission: Mr. Idriss Bouassila, Ambassador (as of 2022)
Embassy of Algeria in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; address 53 Bd Clozel, Abidjan; phone +225202123403. Head of mission: Mr. Idriss Bouassila.
Head of mission: Mr. Idriss Bouassila, Ambassador (as of 2022)
Algeria presents a unique appeal for visitors from Côte d'Ivoire, featuring a blend of vibrant cities and tranquil desert scenery. While it boasts rich natural and cultural attractions, it is still relatively underexplored in the global tourism landscape, attracting fewer tourists compared to neighboring countries. This makes it a potentially intriguing destination for a segment of Côte d'Ivoire's 28 million residents.
Algeria is generally considered safer for tourists compared to Côte d'Ivoire. According to the Global Peace Index, Algeria ranks 88th out of 160 countries, while Côte d'Ivoire is ranked 107th. The murder rate in Algeria is notably low at 1.6 per 100,000 people, with female murders at 0.7. In terms of organized crime, Algeria scores better on several indices: it has a mafia group index of 1.0 compared to Côte d'Ivoire's 3.0, and lower scores in crime networks (5.0 vs. 7.0) and foreign crime (4.5 vs. 8.0). However, both countries have similar scores for state crime and human smuggling (7.0 for Côte d'Ivoire and 6.5 for Algeria). Overall, while no destination is without risks, Algeria presents a relatively safer environment for tourists from Côte d'Ivoire.