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Africa

This is the biggest continent of it all. This huge continent contains a huge variety of people and cultures. The whole United States fits into the continent of Africa about 3.3 times, and that includes Alaska and Hawaii.
There are 54 countries in the African continent.
Africa has a very special energy that I also separate and make 2 different distictions: North Africa with its Saharian special energy and black africa also with its special but different energy. both indeed interesting and full of nice surprises and true people.

I came to Africa in several trips already.
when i was a child i used to go often to Ceuta, the spanish city in north africa and i guess that that fact stood with me until the present day. Now I often go to Morocco. Its my favorite vacations country.

Photos of Morocco
On this page you have a selection of several photos from around Morocco. You can enjoy photos from North Morocco, Atlas Mountains, Marrakech, Merzouga Desert in Erg Chebbi Dunes, Photos of Chefchaouen, Fes, Ouarzazate. Basicaly a tour on the country through image:

Photos of Morocco
Photos of Merzouga
Photos of Hassilabied
Photos of Erg Chebbi
Photos of Erfoud
Photos of Rissani
Photos of Atlas Mountains
Photos of Chefchaouen
Photos of Ouarzazate

My recent trips to africa

Adrar Region, Mauritania, Africa

My past trips to Morocco:

2000-April/May 20 days
2000/2001-December/January 12 days
2002-January 6 days
2002-March/April 31 days
2002-August 16 days
2003-February 15 days
2003-June 7 days
2003-August 12 days
2003-December 7 days
2004-January 2 days
2004-March 3 days
2004-April 4 days
2004-August/September 13 days
2004/2005-December/January 7 days
2005-July 17 days
2005-August 13 days
2005/2006-December/January 8 days
2006-January 17 days
2006-February 28 days
2006-January/February/March/April 64days
2006-April 9 days
2006-April/May/June 34 days
2006-August 8 days

My past trips to Islamic Republic of Mauritania:

To Mauritania I entered 5 times.

December 2003, January 2004x2, March 2004 and finally April 2004.

My past trips to Senegal:

Twice on April 2004 going and coming from The Gambia;

My past trips to The Gambia:

April 2004

Park Niokolo Koba-Senegal
Parc National de Niokolo Koba is one of the few places in Senegal that belong to the UNESCO programme for World Heritage.
The park is open during the dry season and this is the best time to visit it cos you can apreciate animal near water courses and all.

You can go to the park with a small car but for the majority of tracks inside it, you need a 4WD car or just going there with the trucks given by the park for payed excursions.

There are many large species of animals: buffalos, hartebeeste, shaggy Defassa waterbuck, bushbuck, antilope harnache or guib, warthogs, crocodiles and hippos; roan antelopem wetsern giant eland. and chimpazees. Some people say lions and elephants can be rarely be seen, although my guide told me its not true. Leopards can be seen.

Riad des Droles, riad marrakech

This is the place i stay while in Marrakech. While many people write me asking about accommodation in marrakech, you don't have to write anymore. all you need is here (info from their website). You have to contact the French lady by e-mail to get a reservation:

LE RIAD DES DRÔLES - riad marrakesh
riad marrakesh - hotel marrakesh
sleep morocco, hotel morocco

"...c'est tout simplement le riad des enfants, le riad des mômes..."

Very easy to arrive, the riad is located right in the heart of Marrakesh, 3 minutes walking from Jemaa el Fna main square.
Renovated in a true Moroccan style, this house will give you fine taste, well managed and traditionally decorated facilities with high standards of modern comfort.
Around the "patio" there's a fountain, where you'll enjoy peace and pleasant ambiance, perfect for relaxing and enjoying introspective moments in this magic city.
You have a 100m2 terrace with garden, summer room, winter room and its fireplace, without forgetting the amazing skyline to Marrakech well known roof tops and skyline

Accommodation prices:

Suite Jacaranda
(double bed, salon, private toilet)
50 euros per night

Suite Grain de Sel
(double bed, salon, private toilet)
50 euros per night

Chambre des drôles
(twin beds)
room annexed to suite grain de sel, twin beds.
The suite+ the chambre des Drôles (4peop)
80 euros per night

Chambre du Patio
(double bed, private toilet)
40 euros per night

The night includes Moroccan style breakfast. Meals can be provided upon request, 15 euros per person, children 10 euros.

Links here:
riad marrakech marrakech riad

Last visit to Africa: Jan 2004
Intro Updated Oct 16, 2007
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Comments (16)

volopolo Aug 20, 2009 at 4:10 AM Report Abuse

Great tips about Africa
MITNIC Feb 11, 2009 at 12:26 AM Report Abuse

Very Interesting and very useful transportation tips! the best I have see at VT and not only... Thanks for sharing
Tourmaline9 Dec 21, 2007 at 5:10 PM Report Abuse

Amazing I dream of taking a road trip like you did !
luckyzen Mar 1, 2006 at 4:57 AM Report Abuse

More and more I know that I need to see more of Africa! Thank you. Greetings!
ZiOOlek Feb 6, 2006 at 7:29 PM Report Abuse

Nice overview on Africa. Hope to get there in the future.:) I have seen simillar `termits cathedrals` in Australia.;)
Wafro Dec 27, 2005 at 7:43 AM Report Abuse

Enjoy the last moments of 2005 and already the best for 2006. Happy travels!!! Great Page BTW.
nomada Aug 5, 2005 at 2:33 AM Report Abuse

Stunning photos (love your people's tlogues) and wonderful info ! Thanks so much for sharing.
Acirfa Jul 24, 2005 at 9:09 AM Report Abuse

Brilliant pages, filled with so much appropriate info and interesting facts. Feel like I travelled it with you through these pages, thank you.
faq Mar 10, 2005 at 1:15 PM Report Abuse

Some day I will travel so often as you do ;) Good info here. Very good photos (in your site)
kultura Feb 10, 2005 at 8:44 PM Report Abuse

hey MAN this is a wonderful page on Africa! such good tips! Welcome to Finland!! KuLtUrA