Biskra, Algeria · Africa
Sidi Okba sits on the route: 20 minutes from Biskra.
Sidi Okba is a town located in Biskra, Algeria. With a population of 29,499, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Sidi Okba sits in Algeria. It's in the Africa/Algiers time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sidi Okba to your route.
Sidi Okba (Arabic: سيدي عقبة) is a commune in the Biskra Province, Algeria. It was named after the Muslim General Uqba ibn Nafi who died there in 683 AD. The nearest big city is Biskra which is located 18 km away.
Sidi Okba sits on an oasis. In 1911 it was described by Baedeker as "the religious center of the Zab".Read more
Baedeker stated that the town founded by pilgrims visiting the tomb of Sidi Okba who died in a nearby town called Thouda. The Sidi Okba Mosque, which was built around Okba's tomb, is the oldest Islamic monument in the country.
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Sidi Okba is located in Biskra, Algeria, Africa. The coordinates are 34.7451 latitude, 5.8983 longitude.
Sidi Okba has a population of approximately 29,499 people, making it a town in Algeria.
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