Maqam Echahid
Maqam Echahid is a memorial in Algiers, Algeria, that opened in 1982. Designed by architect Bachir Yellès, the structure reaches a height of 92 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Algeria.
Planning a visit
The weather in Algiers is warmest from June to September, with daily highs ranging from 27 °C to 31 °C and very little rain. Winter months like January and December are cooler, with highs around 15 °C to 16 °C and higher rainfall, often exceeding 100 mm. The memorial is located 4 kilometers from the center of Algiers and 14 kilometers from Houari Boumediene Airport. The entry price is DA50.
Visitors can combine a trip to the memorial with nearby sights such as the Casbah of Algiers, located 4.3 kilometers away, or Djamaa el Djazaïr, which is 6.2 kilometers away. Notre-Dame d'Afrique is 6.6 kilometers from the site, and the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania is 49.8 kilometers away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is December, with about 127 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 98 | 80 | 60 | 47 | 43 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 35 | 64 | 108 | 127 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
