For the seventh edition of its Travelers' Choice Awards, TripAdvisor announced that Morocco's "Red City" garnered its users' highest ratings in the areas of hospitality, catering and attractions in comparison to other major cities in that list - this
As a Westerner, this country at the western end of North Africa remains one of the most memorable I have ever visited, due in no small part to its “Imperial Cities” – Marrakesh, Rabat, Meknes, and Fez – so called because each was the capital of one
It seems like this hotel has always been there. And in many ways this is a statement closer to the truth than one might imagine. Construction work was launched on September 13, 1962, just a few years after the founding of Israel itself. Three years
Read more…North Africa's moderate Muslim country Tunisia has long been popular especially among Europeans for its warm, inviting beaches complemented with ancient sites such as Carthage as well as exotic architecture and culture. And though tourism in recent y
A compact country on North Africa's Mediterranean coast, Tunisia is perhaps best known these days for dreamy beaches and resorts popular with Europeans such asHammamet and Djerba. But there's also a fascinating wealth of history and culture here: des
In Morocco, the fascinating destinations just keep on coming – Fez, Marrakesh, Meknes, Rabat, Tangier, Casablanca, Ouarzazate, the Atlas Mountains, Tetouan, Agadir and so on. But one place I especially love because of its vibe, style, location, and j
One of my very most prized travel souvenirs is a vintage kilim, about 75 years old, which I bought more than a decade ago in the otherworldly medina of Fez, Morocco – with its black-and-yellow zigzag motif, it evokes exoticism and the quintessence of
About halfway down the country of Tunisia, its largest Tunisian oasis town in the Jerid region is also one of Tunisia's most charming, with winding streets, characteristic brickwork, and vast date palm groves. It's so striking it has been used to fil
Spectacularly sited on the vast blue Atlantic, this city of 620,000 may be the official capital of Morocco, but it’s so laid back and unassuming that many visitors tend to pass it by for the higher-profile likes of Marrakesh, Fez, Tangier, and Casabl
The queue for Safi Air flight 248 from Delhi to Kabul looks like something of a loya jirga itself: businessmen and diplomats, village traders of lapis lazuli, scammers and schemers, all going back to the homeland for one reason or another, all with e
Formally in its seventh year, this festival two hours into the Abu Dhabi desert actually started 21 years ago to settle an argument between a man and his son-in-law as to who had the most beautiful camel. Today it brings together hundreds of buyers a
A warm and friendly country, Tunisia is an authentic melting pot where Berber, Arab, African and European influences have blended to forge a strong cultural identity that is unlike any other. The population is made up mainly of Muslims and the count
These days we hear about a few Westerners (mostly young men) who have been going to Syria to get a closer look at the war, and it reminds me of several years when I was working as a guide in Palestine. My clients were, for the main part, politically
Site of health resorts since the time of the biblical King Herod, the al-Baḥr al-Mayyit (better known to us as the Dead Sea) is the world's deepest hypersaline lake (1,237 feet deep) and its shores the deepest point on our planet's surface (1,388 bel
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing break sunbathing on the beach or the thrills and spills of surfing, the beaches of Morocco are guaranteed to satisfy your wishes. Morocco boasts miles and miles of clean, unspoilt beaches bathed by the Atlantic a
As with everything else in Dubai these days, its watering holes are luxe and impressive, too. Check out some of the top choices...
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A first time visitor to Egypt who wants a classical (pharaonic antiquities) experience would do well to book a Nile cruise. Of course modern airlines shuttle tourists to the southern region of Egypt, but historically the Nile cruise was really the on
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It was his obsession with adventure that brought him to the interior of what was then known as Spanish Sahara, an overseas territory of Spain. In 1930, Michel Vieuchange, a French adventurer, set out on his journey to the largely unexplored region k
Spanning over 40 km of pristine coastline, Hurghada City has year-round sunshine, incredibly beautiful coral reefs and dozens of exciting attractions in a laid back, relaxed atmosphere. Even though it's known as a top-three diving destination on the
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