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AFRICA + MIDDLE EAST
from 2023 Directory
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Morocco is an ideal place to start, with evocative, labyrinthine cities like Marrakech and Fes; halfforgotten kasbahs hidden in mountain foothills; and the dunes of the Sahara. To the east, the many wonders of Egypt are well known.
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Safaris often feature prominently on travelers’ must-do lists. Kenya and Tanzania, home to the Serengeti and the Great Migration, make an ideal combination for a classic itinerary. Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia all offer unforgettable safari experiences in contrasting landscapes. South Africa is enduringly popular for its game reserves as well as its stupendously scenic wine country.
The Middle East is famous for its welcoming hospitality, deep history and contemporary extravagance. Here one finds some of the most sacred sites of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as over-the-top architecture in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Nearby, lesser-known Oman has bridged the ancient and the modern with notable grace.