Africa

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Africa, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

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Kasbah Angour Hotel. Discover peaceful tranquility in Marrakech

A real castle set high in the hills amongst authentic Berber villages yet only a 45-minute ride from Marrakech airport.

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Anthea Gerrie reviews Jardin Des Douars Essaouira Hotel and finds it full of art and cuisine from two African nations. Jardin des Douars pool

Jardin Des Douars Essaouira Hotel. Discover a beautifully arty hotel celebrating African coastal nations.

With sunshine 320 days a year and Ryanair now operating bargain basement-priced flights from Stansted direct to Essaouira, there isn’t a better time to discover Morocco’s best-kept seaside secret

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Robinson Club Cabo Verde. Sal.

Unlike many all-inclusive resorts, the town of Santa Maria, full of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, is only 15 minutes’ walk away

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Andy Mossack reviews Tamarina Golf Club in Mauritius. Perhaps an undiscovered jewel.

Reviewed: Tamarina Golf Club. Discover a Mauritius hidden jewel.

Designed by famed golf architect Rodney Wright this is a course that has so many natural features built-in it seems to have designed itself.

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Rupert Parker discovers the Gambia as he ventures east upriver from the capital Banjul Sunrise at Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve

Head Upriver in The Gambia. Discover the beauty of real west Africa

The Gambia is firmly on the map for UK travellers who are seeking winter sun.  They never venture much beyond their beachside hotels, That’s a shame because, this is Africa, and there’s far more to the country than just sun, sea and sand.

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Heritage Le Telfair Wellness Resort, Mauritius

There’s no question the Heritage Le Telfair Wellness Resort is the real deal. Tucked away in a beautifully remote part of Mauritius you really feel connected with the island’s beauty and at the same time let yourself get properly pampered.

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