The best holiday destinations in Africa

Holidays to Africa can take you on scenic safari trips, into souvenir-packed souks and to some of the best beaches in the world. Make tracks to Morocco to explore the wide-open plains of the Sahara Desert, soak up the culture in Senegal, or wander through sleepy fishing villages in The Gambia. There’s plenty of choice with our holidays to this colourful continent. Read on to find out more about a few of our top holiday hotspots in Africa…

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First up, the gateway to Africa. Holidays to Morocco promise diverse landscapes – from sandy beach resorts to the shape-shifting dunes of the Sahara Desert. You’ve got maze-like Marrakech, with its sprawling souks filled with spices in every colour of the rainbow. Plus, the ancient section of the city, known as the Medina, has been given the nod by UNESCO. Elsewhere, Agadir’s the place to go if you’re after beaches. There’s sun, sea and sand by the bucketload, plus surfing, diving and jet-skiing are all big business here.

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The Gambia may be small, but it gets a big thumbs up for a holiday jam-packed with sun, sea and smiles. Not to mention it has year-round temperatures of over 30 degrees, while conveniently having the same time zone as the UK. Head to Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve to spot the likes of monkeys, leopards, hyenas and rare birds in the wild. More of a beach lover? This part of Africa, nicknamed the Smiling Coast, packs in loads of sandy swathes – from the honey-hued sands in Cape Point to the rocky coves and fishing-focussed beaches in Bakau.

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