Cape Town Stadium (Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Green Point, Cape Town) – this arena, which opened in 2009, was one of the sites of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It’s the current home of the Ajax Cape Town football team, and hosts various soccer and rugby games. Rock and pop concerts are also held here, with […]
Camps Bay (Cape Town) – in some respects, Camps Bay is South Africa’s answer to Miami Beach: a popular beach where the “beautiful people” are often seen, trendy restaurants and bars within walking distance, fancy sports cars buzzing about. During warm weather months, Camps Bay resembles the Mediterranean, at least in spirit.
Bugz Family Playpark (56 Tarentaal Street, Joostenbergvlakte, Kraaifontein, Cape Town, Western Cape) – located 25 minutes east of downtown Cape Town, this is one of the best family attractions in this part of South Africa. It is the largest play park in the Western Cape and has a huge outdoor playground and a magnificent indoor […]
Lake Victoria – located west of Serengeti National Park and within driving distance of it, this natural wonder has a surface area of 68,800 sq. km. and is Africa’s largest lake. It’s also the planet’s second-largest freshwater lake (only North America’s Lake Superior is larger). The Lake is within three countries: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. […]
Tangier (city) — one of the most evocative places in Morocco, the name Tangier immediately conjures up images of an exotic city – bright white buildings under a hot sun blazing down from a clear blue sky, the gateway to this much loved kingdom. Located 3 ½ hours northeast of Casablanca (via A1 & A3 […]
Tamaris Aquaparc (Route d’Azemmour km. 15, Casablanca) – this is the only water park in the Casablanca area – not far from Tamaris beach. Children will enjoy the wave pool, the huge river and slides of all sizes. Built in an oasis of greenery, Tamaris Aquaparc is a very popular destination for the residents of […]
Royal Golf Dar Es Salam (Km 9, Ave. Mohammed VI, route des Zaers Soussi, Rabat) — designed by Robert Trent Jones and located in the heart of a cork oak forest, the Royal Golf of Dar Es Salam is only fifteen minutes from the center of Rabat. Opened in 1971, visiting golfers have two 18-hole […]
Rif Mountains – located 7 hours (553 km) northeast of Casablanca, this fascinating and scenic mountain range in the country’s north is the stronghold of the Berber people. Wonderful trekking opportunities avail, including through the fir forests in the Talassemtane National Park. The tour outfits that offer excursions to the Rif Mountains include: www.fes4x4excursion.com; www.festrips.com; […]
Rabat (city) — Imperial city, cosmopolitan centre of commerce and capital of Morocco, Rabat is a delight for holidaymakers. Located an hour (86 km.) northeast of Casablanca, Rabat is a grand city, full of fine buildings and welcoming people, with plenty to see and plenty to do. Over the centuries, Rabat has been owned by […]
Marrakech (city) – located about 3 hours (242 km.) south of Casablanca, Marrakech is not only a fantastic city, it is also a symbol of the Morocco that once was, and which still survives here. The streets of the old and pink city have been too narrow to allow effective introduction of cars. And tourists […]