1. Tangier Walking through Tangier, you’ll notice the many contrasts this city offers. Tangier is a city that tells a thousand stories, all intertwined between Europe and Africa. With its location marking the meeting point between two continents, the city has fascinated artists, writers, and intellectuals for years. The decadent atmosphere of its alleys and cafes, many of which overlook the sea, will make you feel as if you’re part of a novel. I believe this is one of the stops that should definitely be included in a tour of […]

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Why go to Marrakech, Morocco’s fifth-largest city? For a start, Marrakech is an ideal destination to discover a taste of North Africa combined with French influence. The walled medina, where donkeys still transport goods, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tiled palaces are stunning and the souks–piled with pots, spice pyramids, and leather bags–will enchant every traveler. But it may feel that every traveler is alongside you as you take a camel ride, luxuriate at a palace hotel, roar through dusty palms on a quad bike, and haggle in […]

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Ever dreamed of standing on the highest peak in North Africa, surrounded by spectacular views and a sense of accomplishment? Welcome to Mount Toubkal, an adventurer’s dream come true. Located in the heart of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, Mount Toubkal rises to a height of 4,167 meters. It’s a journey into the heart of Morocco, offering a window into the country’s natural beauty and cultural richness. In this article, we’ll take you through everything you need to know to start your journey to Mount Toubkal. Why climb Mount Toubkal? The views: […]

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It has been a long day, yet one that has been extremely enjoyable. Two days in a car would not have been a preferred choice after my disastrous week of cycling in the Atlas Mountains but Mousa, my guide, has made the right calls with stops for both the sights on the way and for breaks, as well as sensing when to chat and when to leave me to doze. The further we drive – the further into the desert we go – the better the scenery. We are roughly […]

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Los Angeles, CA – 22 December 2010 – The website has published the ultimate New Year’s resolution wish list for travelers, with their ‘2011 Travelers GO/NO Go List’ for those looking for something different. “Serious travelers want authentic, exciting and participatory adventures nowadays,” says the website, “they want to visit places that seem exotic, places that are new on the horizon and that offer them a chance to get out of their comfort zones and have a real adventure.” The 2011 Travelers GO/NO Go List: Ischia Island, Italy -take a […]

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Mountains of Africa by Duncan Souchon Often “mountains”, are not usually mentioned in the same breath when discussing Africa. Jungles, big game, safari, sand dunes, sure – but not mountains! And if a mountain is mentioned it is always Mt. Kilimanjaro. This book debunks any myths that Africa is flat and or completely covered in jungles. Pictures of jagged snow and ice covered mountains could be taken anywhere in the world. Mountains of Africa covers in depth the major mountains, rifts and ranges. Many of these are located in Eastern […]

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Dear Friends, I got bitten by the travel bug again, after more than eight months of staying put around my home base of Orange County, California. I gave South America some serious consideration, especially now that it is summer in the more southern and chilly parts of the continent. But for various reasons, the most important of which is the chance to meet up with my brother Abdul, I settled on Africa. He is roaming around South Africa now and I will be there next week. But this report reaches […]

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Africa greets you with immediate attention. You just barely exit the boat ramp before many men, who we kindly call hustlers, but who call themselves “guides,” greet you, offering you their local expertise for a price. I ignored all eyes and comments as a way to say I was uninterested, but it was more difficult than that. We managed to make our way to the more honest taxi stands and request a ride to the bus station. We had decided to go directly to Fes even though arriving after midnight […]

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Morocco is a predominately Arab/Berber country sitting in the cross hairs of the ancient world – perfectly geographically situated to be involved in cross country trading and exchange. Moroccan geography is extremely varied; from the high snow covered peaks of the Atlas mountains to the ocean front beaches to the mind blowing vastness and solemn serenity of the Great Sahara Desert. Some of the cities are highly intriguing – ranging from the Spanish influenced small towns in the north to the great medina’s of the larger cities. The inner workings […]

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