Africa Café (Shortmarket Street, Cape Town) – located in the city center, this restaurant has a vibrant multi-cultural dining experience that showcases real African hospitality. The restaurant is located within a historic national monument, and is divided over 3 levels: the ground floor, the first floor and the Zulu room (all of which are decorated […]
CAR RENTALS – since public transportation is limited to bus lines (and their service often tapers off during the evening), renting a car may be a preferable (if pricier) option to getting around in Cape Town. Those renting a car should certainly get a map to become familiarized with the main streets and routes (such […]
Afrikaans Language Monument (Gabbema Doordrift Drive, Paarl Mountain, Paarl) – located 45 minutes east of downtown Cape Town (via N1), and built in 1975, this monument was designed by architect Jan van Wijk. It acknowledges the influence of a variety of languages (such as Dutch, Malay, Malay-Portuguese, Arabic, French, German, English, and the indigenous Khoi […]
Absa Money Museum (187 Fox Street, Johannesburg) — Situated in the stylish Absa Towers West building in the heart of the cultural metropolis that is the Johannesburg CBD, the Money Museum is home to the most complete collection of South African numismatic items in the world. When one thinks of money, coins, banknotes, credit cards […]
Archeologists and historical researchers note that the San and Khoekhoe peoples (a.k.a. Bushmen and Hottentots or Khoikhoi) were the original indigenous residents of South Africa (in particular, the western part of the country – now known as Cape Province). In addition, the Bantu-speaking people who had moved into the north-eastern and eastern regions from the […]
CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Casablanca: Avis: +212 (0) 5225 39072 Budget: +212 (0) 661 842708 Dollar: +212 (0) 80 200 7778 Europcar: +212 (0) 5223 13737 Sixt: +212 (0) 5225 36615
Agadir (city) — Agadir is an absolute gem on Morocco’s coastline. With spacious streets, palm-lined boulevards and bright white buildings, it’s a city that is designed with the visitor in mind. Agadir is one of Morocco’s finest holiday destinations. People come here from all over the world to enjoy the fine beaches and the 300 […]
Almazar Centre Commercial (Route de l’Ourika, Marrakech) – this a smaller shopping center with some regional and international retailers (like Adidas, Benetton, Virgin Megastore, and Yves Rocher). Like other malls, this one has a supermarket (Carrefour), a food court with various international eateries (like Domino’s and Pizza Hut), as well as a multiplex theater and […]
Black House (Hyatt Regency Hotel, Place des Nations Unies, Casablanca) – Experience the best in Casablanca nightlife at the stunning Black House Discotheque. Located in the lobby of Hyatt Regency Casablanca, this stylish lounge features the most advanced video equipment and is dramatically decorated in tones of black and gold. There is no strict dress […]
A Ma Bretagne (12 Blvd. de l’Océan Atlantique, Casablanca) — probably one of the best French restaurants in North Africa. All the classic dishes are on the menu, so take your time over some duck (delicious) or the squid in the snail-butter sauce. The wine list is extensive and expensive. On a warm night, book […]