With an assortment of cafés, bars, and eateries the tree-lined Rue Didouche Mourad is a great place for locals and tourists to sit, gather, or people watch. Although the street can get busy at certain times of the day, the bustling activity creates a safe and exciting environment for pedestrians and shoppers. With a handful of parks, schools, and grocery stores nearby, area residents can run multiple errands at once without the use of an automobile. In addition to its walkability, Rue Didouche Mourade is accessible by a network of subways, buses, and taxis so that visitors from other parts of the city can easily travel to and enjoy the vibrant life of this street and its surrounding area.

Located in the heart of Algiers, Rue Didouche Mourad is the city’s main shopping artery in the neighborhood of Alger-Center. During the occupation of Algeria at the end of the 19th century, the French fashioned this street (previously known as Rue Michelet) and much of the surrounding area to resemble the Parisian streetscape, and much of its Haussmann-style architecture has been well preserved. With an eclectic mix of old and new businesses that cater to locals, Rue Didouche Mourad has also become a popular tourist attraction, and it is home to a number of historical and cultural landmarks such as the old post office, or Grande Poste.

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