Unluckily for us, the FCO was advising against travel to two of Mali’s highlights (the Dogon cliffs and Djenne’s Grande Mosquee), so we adapted our original plan. Since taking the main (and well paved) road linking Kayes to Bamako was now out of the question, we had to take a secondary road to the capital,…Continue reading Mali
Tag: Trans Africa
Senegal
Senegal was an unexpected surprise. We had not originally planned on visiting this lovely country on our trip, but due to some last minute itinerary changes, found ourselves in the enviable position of several days to kill in the funky town of St-Louis. This is a true gem of a city with a laid back,…Continue reading Senegal
Mauritania
Mauritania is a vast country, but due to a recent FCO advisory, much of it was off limits. Our original plan was to drive from the border crossing to the fishing village of Nouadhibou, and fly from Nouadhibou to Nouakchott, the capital. However, we had no luck with the domestic flight which was initially delayed…Continue reading Mauritania
Morocco
Morocco is a fascinating north African country. We are repeat visitors, the best testament on how much we enjoy this part of the world. Our most recent trip included overnight stays at Chefchouan, Fes, Rabat, Casablanca, Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakesh, Essouria and the western Sahara. The sights, sounds, and smells of the medieval medinas…Continue reading Morocco