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Notable lake · Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria

Barrage Ourkis

Barrage Ourkis is a lake in Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria.

Barrage Ourkis: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Barrage Ourkis

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Barrage Ourkis — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.88897, 6.94730. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Barrage Ourkis full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Barrage Ourkis yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Barrage Ourkis?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Barrage Ourkis?

    Nearby: Sabkha Zamoul (lake, 45 km), Chott Tinsilt (lake, 52 km), Djebel Zouabi (viewpoint, 64 km), حمام الصالحين ⵃⴻⵎⵎⴰⵎ ⵚⴰⵍⵃⵉⵏ (fort, 64 km), Emir Abdelkader Mosque (dargah, 74 km), Djebel Guellif (viewpoint, 9 km).

    Is Barrage Ourkis worth visiting?

    Barrage Ourkis is listed as a notable lake in Algeria on Spotwander.