Overview
Sétif is a historic Algerian city in the northeast, offering Roman and Byzantine ruins without the tourist crowds of larger destinations. The city was part of the ancient Berber kingdom of Numidia and served as capital of Mauritania Sitifensis province under Roman rule.
Architecture · Culture · History · Museums
Before you go
Accommodation
Hotels cluster near city hall. Hotel El Mokhtar offers rooms from DA4500 with AC and WiFi. Budget options in El Eulma (20 km).
History
Sétif was capital of Mauritania Sitifensis under Roman rule. The May 8, 1945 uprising resulted in the Sétif massacre with estimates ranging from 2,000 to 40,000 casualties.
Money
Currency is Algerian Dinar (DZD). Cash-based economy expected. Prices mentioned in article are in DA.
Transport
Sétif has an airport (Ain Arnat) and railway station. Buses to Constantine cost DA200 and take 2 hours.