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DESTINATIONS NORTH AFRICA
Fiesta
Africa
North Africa’s vibrant festivals are
a sure-fi re hit with visitors, says
Joanna Booth
There’s no better way for
clients to experience North
Africa’s vibrant atmosphere
than by joining in with a
festival. Whether your
customers are fi lm buff s, jazz fi ends,
yoga experts or, erm, fond of camels,
there’s an occasion in North Africa
to suit them.
These celebrations really bring
to life the vibrant culture of the area,
and are guaranteed to leave visitors
with vivid memories and stories to
take home, whether they’re travelling
specifi cally for the event or just happen
to be around at the right time. It’s easy
to tailor a package or suggest dates
that will allow them to see a small slice
of traditional life alongside classic
sightseeing activities or beach time.
They may forget among all the
fun, so it’s worth reminding them to
be extra vigilant with handbags and
valuables when they’re in the middle of
large crowds. As they’ll be surrounded
by locals, it’s also wise to mention the
need to dress appropriately; they’ll feel
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The calm white medina of coastal
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with music and dancing. In June, the
Gnaoua and World Music Festival
welcomes half a million visitors to
the town, who come to see traditional
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Gnaoua (a combination of Berber
and Arabic songs and rhythms), and
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Andalusian and Atlantic Music Festival
incorporates music from southern
Spain, Latin America and Morocco.
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A musician
at the Festival
of the Sahara
in Tunisia
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