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Destinations: Africa & Middle East

Scouting Report 2008

Our third-annual rundown of the best new places—like Graskop, South Africa—as determined by people lucky enough to have exploration be part of their job description.

Feature Stories

The Coast Is Clear

Asilah is one of Morocco's hidden gems—even though the town has prime placement on the Atlantic.

What $100 Buys In... Tunis

Wandering through the Tunisian city's medina and souks is an immersion in French and Arab cultures.

The No-Frills African Safari

To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we invited readers to pitch us ideas, and we sent five of them on assignment. This writer embarked on a 15-day no-frills African safari.

Everyone's Going

Dubai: Just Add Money

In 15 years, Dubai has gone from a backwater refueling stop to a playpen for the rich, thanks to one of the grandest building schemes that the modern world has ever seen. But is there any reason for normal people to visit?

Dream Trip: Ancient Petra

The majestic sandstone ruins of Petra were one of the world's best-kept secrets until the early 19th century, but this hallowed valley is no longer off the beaten path.

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