Ahaggar

geographical name

Ahag·​gar ə-ˈhä-gər How to pronounce Ahaggar (audio)
ˌä-hə-ˈgär
variants or Hoggar
ˈhä-gər How to pronounce Ahaggar (audio)
hə-ˈgär
plateau region in southern Algeria in the west central Sahara; highest peak Tahat 9842 feet (3000 meters)

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“Ahaggar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ahaggar. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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