Category: Africa

Kenya, Africa

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Kenya, crossed by the equator, is located in the east of the African continent by having neighboring South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda. To the east, it is bordered by the Indian Ocean for about 536 km. Mount Kenya (5199m) is the highest point and Tana is its longest river. Its capital and largest city is Nairobi. The official languages are Swahili and English. National parks and reserves represent 8% of the total area of the territory and the main tourist attraction of the country. The country has 26 parks, 34 reserves and 5 sanctuaries. Mount Kenya National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Sibiloi National Park, Central Island National Park and South Island National Park (the latter three are national parks of Lake Turkana); are listed as World Heritage by UNESCO.

Tips

The best way to visit the country is with a local guide either alone or in groups. Usually the groups are formed of 4 or 5 people with a guide. There are several tour operators who offer various trips and diversity of housing.
The country is well known by tourists who like doing photo-safari.

Blue Sea Le Printemps Hotel, Gueliz, Marrakech

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The Blue Sea Le Printemps Hotel is located in Gueliz, modern area of Marrakech. It was built in 2014, with modern facilities and beautiful decor. There are 114 bright rooms spread over five floors. The rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV and a minibar. The hotel has a pool, a lounge bar with live music concerts in the evening, a terrace, a restaurant with dishes of Moroccan and international cuisine, a snack bar, free wi-fi in common areas, private parking free, spa and safe (fee). There are many shops and restaurants nearby as well.

Tips

The hotel is very well placed and you can reach the main attractions on foot or by taxi, as the Jemaa el Fna square, with the Koutoubia Mosque and the Majorelle Gardens. The spa offers several treatments, ask at the reception for details and prices.

Riad Lamane, Draa Oasis, Morocco

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Riad Lamane is located in the heart of Draa Oasis, 1 km from Zagora; a typical Moroccan style, you will find standard rooms, suites, bungalows, all with air conditioning and an outdoor pool, all this surrounded by palm trees. There is a restaurant under a tent in the garden and another traditional restaurant as well as a terrace. There is accommodation in Berber or African tents with a lounge, shower and toilet and also rooms with balconies. A buffet breakfast is included each morning with your night. There is also a bar, solarium, parking, reception open 24 hours on 24, free wi-fi service and restaurant service with Moroccan dishes.

Tips

The riad is very well located, it is an ideal place to relax with friends or family but if you wish, you can go out and take a walk to visit the kasbah or city.
Remember to bring your sunscreen, sunglasses and swimwear.
You can arrive by car or plane to Casablanca and from there you have 2 weekly flights to Zagora (Monday and Thursday).