Why North Africa is our destination top pick for 2024/25

Benjamin Parker and Annabel Grossman

September 7, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Benjamin Parker and Annabel Grossman take a look at The Independent travel team’s top destination pick for the remainder of 2024 and 2025. North Africa is a region rich in history, natural beauty, food and culture to discover.

In the episode, Ben and Annabel visit the delights of Morocco, Algeria and Egypt to name but a few. Watch Travel Smart to get the inside guide to making the most of your travels.

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