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There is nothing like that first safari. And deep in the heartland of safari – the Maasai Mara – is the best place to begin. Here, campfires crackle beneath the stars and rhino, elephant, and lion roam.
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It’s no surprise that we’re partial to those places in Morocco that sit quietly (and compellingly) under-the-radar. Between centuries-old leather tanneries in Fez and the cafes of free-spirited Tangier, you’ll see why.
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