Choose from 633 Fun Things to Do in Middle East And Africa
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Nile River
- Be sure to pack sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and lightweight clothing, as well as modest clothing suitable for visiting temples and mosques.
- Most multi-day cruises include a choice of standard or deluxe cabins, and meals (often a buffet) are served on board.
- Many boat cruises are wheelchair accessible, but it’s best to check in advance.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
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Medinet Habu (Temple of Ramses III)
Where the fertile Nile floodplain meets the desert lies the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, known locally by its Arabic name Medinet Habu. The whole compound forms a huge rectangle, with the temple a smaller rectangle within. The ensemble is the second largest in Luxor after Karnak, and is related in both style and scale to the nearby Ramesseum.
Visitors come here mainly for the outstanding wall reliefs, enormous depictions of pharaohs, gods and battles; one section serves as an accounting system for notching up vanquished enemies. There are also highly impressive hieroglyphs on both walls and columns. Other extant structures besides the Mortuary Temple itself include the Memorial of King Horemheb and the lavishly decorated tombs of favored New Kingdom officials.
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Medinet Habu is on the western bank of the Nile. Take a ferry from the eastern side, then a taxi. Consider combining your trip with a visit to the nearby Ramesseum.
Nazareth
- Nazareth is a must-see for history buffs and culture lovers.
- Remember to dress modestly if you plan to visit churches or mosques—you should cover up from your shoulders to below your knees.
- Because this is a predominantly Arab city, most stores and restaurants are open during Shabbat on Fridays and Saturdays.
Nelson Mandela Capture Site
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Nizwa
Nizwa is one of the most impressive of Oman’s numerous fort cities. It sits on a plain in the Hajar Mountains which was once a strategic point on the caravan route and, like Rustaq, served time as Oman’s capital. Its fort, with its warren of high-walled chambers dominated by a huge central tower, dates to 1668.
Long before that, Nizwa was renowned as a centre of Islamic teaching, and it consequently boasts some of the best of Oman’s early mosques. Meanwhile, secular life is centered on the busy souks; sample dates and other fruits which grow here in oasis-like conditions. Vendors are refreshingly laid-back so you can cast your eyes and fingers over the city’s trademark silver jewelry and other handcrafts in peace.
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Nizwa is in the Hajar Mountains of northern Oman, under two and a half hours away by bus from Muscat. Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a relatively short drive away and also well worth visiting.
Newtown
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Nejjarine Square
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Notre Dame de Lourdes Cathedral
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Knysna
Mea She'arim
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Neve Tzedek
Neve Tzedek (נְוֵה צֶדֶק) is one of the most charming neighborhoods in all of Tel Aviv. The first Jewish neighborhood to be built outside of the ancient Jaffa walls, it enjoyed a prosperous beginning as the first modern city in the Hebrew world. Today, it is stylish and full of life. Galleries and restaurants dominate the area's streets, and the small cafes and artist studios make the colorful streets look like a sort of Bohemian haven. For great shopping, be sure to visit Shabazi Street (ברחוב שבזי) for lovely boutiques and specialty stores.
Be sure to visit the Nachum Gutman Museum (נחום גוטמן במוזיאון), devoted to the famous Israeli artist, as well as the Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance and Theatre (מרכז סוזן דלל למחול ותיאטרון), an incredible cultural center surrounded by beautiful gardens. Neve Tzedek is one of the most enthralling, beautiful, and culturally blooming area in Tel Aviv, and is certainly not to be missed.
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Located in the southwestern part of the city, just south of the Yemenite Quarter, Neve Tzedek is very easily accessed from the heart of Tel Aviv by foot, bus, or car. There is also a light rail that is rumored to go into central Tel Aviv very shortly.
Some of the best restaurants in the entire city are in the neighborhood, so be sure to sample some of the local fare.
Noon Gun
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Medina of Marrakesh
- Pickpockets are common in the medina, so keep an eye on your belongings and leave valuables at your hotel.
- Haggling is expected in the souks, so don’t accept the first price; you might end up paying less than a third of the original offer!
- Many of the narrow lanes and souks are only accessible on foot, so wear comfortable shoes and expect to do lots of walking.
- Modest dress is required inside mosques and other places of worship, so both men and women should have their shoulders and knees covered.
- While Jemaa el-Fna and most of the main attractions are accessible, the narrow and uneven roads of the medina, especially the souks, can be challenging for wheelchair users.