We asked a pair of experienced correspondents to each sing in praise of two of the region’s most beguiling countries: Morocco and Egypt. All that coastline makes Morocco well positioned to haul in plentiful fresh fish: the country is the world’s largest exporter of canned sardines. The heat is less intense than on Egypt’s Red Sea beaches, primarily due to the cool breeze that blows off the Atlantic Ocean even in the summer months. Sure, Morocco boasts high mountains, but Egypt has its own share of natural bounty. For now, my money’s on the gardens of the deep, which lie off shore in the crystal clear waters of Egypt’s Red Sea.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 10, 2023 14:05 UTC