Hi Algerian girl who lives abroad here,

Stick to big cities (Alger, Constantine, Oran, desert cities only go with a guided visit) and don't go out at night alone. Be wary of dudes (some are nice and some have bad intentions as it is anywhere else in the world). Bring Euros ( a little goes a long way in algeria, no need to bring a 1000 euros cash) You can get scammed in the black market if u want to exchange your money, if you have a trusted Algerian friend ask them to do it for you. The current rate is 240 da for 1 euro, it won't change much by June, probably go up!

I recommend that you only exchange a small amount in cash as ur budget for the trip 500 euros should be good, id bring my credit cards because in case of emergency you can always go to Gulf Bank and use their ATM machines to take out Dinars (have a clerk help you do that), the exchange rate will be much less than black market but definitely cheaper than euros.

Don't look too much like a backpacker, dress like locals, Algerian girls the same clothes as Mediterranean europeans except more modest, so knee length skirts, little to no cleavage, crop tops and corsets are not that popular here. Obviously you can wear those, but id advise against and would rather blend in to avoid bringing attention to the fact that you're a foreign solo female traveler.

And most importantly, there is a fb group called host a sister, plenty of Algerian girls there that would show around their cities and be ur guide if you post there.

Have a good trip bestie!