North Africa
North Africa, or Northern Africa, is a region encompassing the northern portion of the African
continent. There is no singularly accepted scope for the region, and it is sometimes defined as
stretching from the Atlantic shores of Mauritania in the west, to Egypt's Suez Canal in the east.
North Africa consists of 7 countries at the northernmost part of the continent-Algeria, Egypt,
Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. North Africa has three main geographic
features: the Sahara desert in the south, the Atlas Mountains in the west, and the Nile River and
delta in the east. The Atlas Mountains extend across much of northern Algeria, Morocco, and
Tunisia. North Africa is an economically prosperous area, generating one-third of Africa's total
GDP.
North Africa, beautiful mosques, bustling markets, and ancient ruins lie between the
Mediterranean coast and the Sahara Desert. It has an ancient history, with many Berber
kingdoms as well as the Greek, Roman, and Ottoman empires ruling there.
The spring months of March to May are prime for visiting North Africa, as the landscape is lush
and green after the winter rains and the temperatures are warm but not uncomfortable.
The most visited countries in Africa are as follows:
Morocco is the most visited country in North Africa; Marrakesh city is one of the most chaotic
and charismatic cities in the world. Fes city is a historic city with culture. Essaouira city is a
beautiful beach town has a European feel.
Egypt is the second most visited country in North Africa. The main draw cards in Egypt are of
course the Egyptian pyramids, the pharaoh’s tombs and the Luxor temple dating back thousands
of years.
Tunisia is famous for its ancient cities, the Saharan desert and its hot desert temperatures. It has
also been called as the “next Morocco” - for being slightly less under the radar and a more
affordable option just a short flight from many of Europe’s major cities.
tropical getaway when visiting Africa or perhaps a destination to tag on to your safari