1. GABRIELA MÁRQUEZ My trip Through North Africa

2. This was my voyage…

3. Rabat, Morroco I stayed in each capital for 3 days or four. In Rabat y stayed in Golden Tulip Farah, a 4 star hotel that cost me 203$ a night. Rabat can be best explored on foot. So I wander around the Moroccan streets and got an understanding of the local culture: I went to taste the mint tea at Kasbah, a popular Rabat café. I visted also the Tranquil Park which is highly recommended.

4. I also visted The Mausoleum of Mohammed V wich is one of the most renowned historical sites in Morocco. It houses the tombs of Mohammed V and his sons Hassan II and Prince Abdallah. I took some pictures to capture the enticing beauty of the Alaouite dynasty's architecture. Hassan Tower is one of the important historical landmarks in Rabat. This is me in the mausoleum!

5. Algeris, Algeria Algiers features a mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters. Its proximity to the mediterranean sea aids in moderating the city's temperatures. As a result Algiers usually does not see the extreme temperatures that are experienced in the adjacent interior deserts. I stayed In august so it was midly warm.

6. I stayed in the Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden a five star hotel that cost me 345$ the night. It was expensinve, but nearly perfect. In Algiers, most of the interesting sights are in the old part of the city known as the Casbah or Medina I was impressed with the very friendly and hospitable people. The old French buildings, the promenade along the seafront and the food also got my good ratings.

7. I also went to the kasbah of algeris; it's a nice neighborhood, houses of the Ottoman era, and unique. This is me in a valley in the kasbah of algeris.

8. Tripoli, Lybia The Tripoli metropolitan area has a population of 1,065,405 The city is located in the northwest of the country on the edge of the desert, on a point of rocky land projecting into the mediterranean sea and forming a bay. Tripoli is the largest city, the principal sea port, and the largest commercial and manufacturing centre in Libya. It is also the site of Al-Fateh University. Due to the city's long history, there are many sites of archaeological significance in Tripoli. The climate is typical Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers, cool winters and some modest rainfall.

9. I stayed in the Four Seasons Hotel, Tripoli rated 4 stars and very economic. Although the oil boom has produced quite a few ugly buildings, the jumbled streets of the old town still offer a taste of Tripoli’s ancient charm. I visted The city sites, including a few museums, the Gurji Mosque and a U.S. Army cemetery that dates from World War II. I spent most of my time walking along the harbor to see the Roman Arch of Marcus Aurelius (AD 163) the Turk and Al Mushir suqs. There are also some excellent beaches just outside the city.

11. Cairo, Egypt It is most known for its ancient pyramids, tombs and artician markets. Most of it is desert with a hot climate. I stayed in the fermont hotel-nile tower a beautiful 5 star hotel representing the architecture of egypt

12. Of coure my main atraction was to go and see the pyramids (including the sphynx). But y aslo rode camels, visted merchant markets, experienced music in the cairo opera music house, and went to shisha, a famous café house and experienced flavors i’ve never had before. This is my family

13. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Riyadh, which means "the gardens" in Arabic, is the capital of Saudi Arabia, located in the Central Province. In an advantageous location in the Hanifa valley, the city and surroundings are very green and boast many parks. Summers bring extreme heat and dryness, followed by mild winters and cool nights with occasional rain. Today, it is one of the fastest growing and most prosperous cities in the world.

14. I stayed in the riyadh palace hotel, a 4 and a half star hotel that cost me 217$ the night. Just 20 km outside Riyadh I visited the old village of Dariyah. Is From here the Saud family originated before it spread its power over the country. The village contains a number of Saud family palaces, in various states of restoration. Most buildings date back to the 1920-1930s, althought the village as a whole is about two centuries old. Reaching Dariyah was not easy so I weny on a taxi and made the driver wait since getting a taxi for returning is very hard.

15. Baghad, Iran Baghdad indeed, reflects the most unusual country that frames it. Iraq, after all, is the old, old Mesopotamia of Sumer, Babylon, Assyria, of the glorious sun-burst of the Abbasid Empire of Harun Al-Rashid, of Persian intrusions, and the affliction of 4 hundred dead years of Ottoman rule. In other words, Baghdad is the still-beating heart of a former cradle of civilization, a country as historically dramatic as the Nile Valley or Ancient Greece.

16. When you hear about bagdad, you inmidiatly think about the conflcits appearing in the news regarding this country so thats why people forget about the touristic part of it. Once one of the greatest centres of learning and culture in the Islamic world, Baghdad has a long and illustrious history. The problem is that it is considered one of the most dangerous countries in the world so it is not reccomendend to tour there but i took the risk.

17. When i decided to go I toured: Baghdad Zoo حديقة حيوانات بغداد )The largest zoo in the country, opened in 1971. It was destroyed in the 2003 war but has quickly recovered. There are, however, few larger mammals to see. Swords of Qādisīyah ( قوس النصر ), (Inside the Green Zone). A huge pair of triumphal arch celebrating the alleged victory over Iran. Also known as the Hands of Victory. It marks the entraces to a former parade ground. Monument to the Unknown Soldier ( صرح الجندي المجهول ). Inspired by the glorification of a martyr from the Iran–Iraq War. The Monument represents a traditional shield (dira¹a) dropping from the dying grasp of an Iraqi warrior. The monument used to house a museum which is now mostly empty. Ask the Iraqi soldiers who guard the monument for permission. Al-Shaheed Monument ( نُصب الشهيد ‎ ), (East side of the Tigris river, near the Army Canal). Another monument dedicated to the Iraqi soldiers who died in the Iran-Iraq war. The monument consists of a circular platform 190 meters in diameter in the center of an artificial lake. A museum, library, cafeteria, lecture hall, and exhibition gallery are located in two levels underneath the domes. National Museum of Iraq ( المتحف العراقي ). Covering the history of Mesopotamian culture, this museum housed a huge collection before the Iraq War. Today, many pieces have been looted and the museum is only open on special occasions.

18. Tehran, Iran Tehran is the centre of most Iranian industries including automotive, electrical, military, weaponry, textiles, sugar, cement, and chemical. Tehran is also a leading centre for the sale of carpets and furniture. There is an oil refinery located south of the city. The city is home to many historic mosques, churches, synagogues and Zoroastrian fire temples. Contemporary Tehran is a modern city featuring many tall structures, of which the Azadi (Freedom) Tower and the Milad Tower have come to be symbols of Tehran itself. Internationally Tehran was in 2008, the least expensive capital in the world and only the second least expensive city globally based on Cost-of- living index, in addition to presenting the best value for money in the world.

19. In here, stayed in the seramiris hotel. 5 star rated 330$ the night. I visited The Golestan (Rose Garden) Palace is one of most visited places in Tehran, which was the Qajars' royal residence. I included in my walk the Mount Damavand (5,678 m), which is an extinct volcano covered in snow for most of the year with its visibility from Tehran has an attractive appeal for adventurers and climbers.

20. One of the best things about Tehran is that it is easy to escape to the countryside. I went to towns such as Lavasan and Fasham located over the mountains with clear fresh air are less than an hour drive but driving in tehran was extremely hectic so I don’t recommend it.

21. Kabul, Afganistan Kabul, city in east central Afghanistan, capital of the country and Kabul Province. Kabul is on the Kabul River, situated at an elevation of about 1800 m (about 5900 ft) making it one of the highest capital cities in the World. The population is around 1 million people. The nation's chief economic and cultural center, it has long been of strategic importance because of its proximity to the Khyber Pass, an important pass in the mountains between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Manufactures of the city include textiles, processed food, chemicals, and wood products. Tajiks are the predominant population group of Kabul, and Pashtuns are an important minority. Kabul University (founded in 1932) had been the country's most important institute of higher education prior to its closure due to war in 1992. The university was the best known in the region in the 1970 and 1980's. The university now is being partially reopened and only a few students are returning. The University needs much reconstruction in order to operate normally.

22. Downtown Kabul is relatively compact and walkable - a good option in the spring and fall – cause that was my period of saty and summers bring intolerable heat and dust, whilst winters bring snow and mud. Pavements are few, and you need to keep your wits about you when crossing roads. central Kabul at night is walkable but be sure you know where you are going, and how to get back to your guesthouse. Be wary walking around traditional residential areas - conservative Afghans are suspicious of anyone snooping around their house, and children may start throwing stones / setting their dog on you. Trust me I was walking down the street and another tourist experienced it.

23. I stayed at a relative’s house since there’s no many variation of hotels i can stay. I enjoyed my trips to:  Afghan National Museum, (several miles from the city center, across from Darulaman Palace). 10am-4pm weekdays, 10am-1pm Fridays. The Afghan National Museum once housed one of the greatest collections of Central Asian artifacts in the world. A large percentage of the previous collection was looted in the 1990s during Taliban rule after the upper floors of the museum were bombed. Many of the early Buddhist treasures were destroyed by the Taliban at the same time as the Bamiyan Buddhas. Looted items still turn up around the world at auctions. The museum is open once again, with far more modest, but still impressive, displays of early Buddhist and Islamic artifacts. free, donations welcome.

24. Lake Qargha. described as Kabul's lake district, only 9km from the city. Spojmai restaurant provides international cuisine. Swimming and boating are popular on the lake with plans for water skiing and jet-skis in the future. Kabul Zoo. 6AM-6PM daily. The zoo is very popular with Afghans, and houses over 100 animals, albeit in relatively poor condition. China was once one of the main donors of animals in the zoo, but after the death of a few animals to disease and malnutrition, China has announced that there will be no donations until living conditions improve. 'Marjan' the lion, which was blinded by a grenade, was the main draw of the zoo, but has died recently. 10 Af for locals, 100 Af for foreigners.

25. Bagh-e Bala. Built in the late 19th century, it served as a summer palace for Amir Abdur Rahman. Today, much of the original interior has been preserved, and the area around the palace has become a large park Darul Aman Palace, At the end of Daral Aman road, south of the city, next to the Kabul museum. Originally built as King Amanullah's Palace in the 1920s, it has been destroyed and rebuilt a few times over. Plans were unveiled a few years ago to renovate it once again although it is still in a state of crumbling disrepair on the verge of collapsing. Afs 200 or so bakshesh to the guard to look around inside the ruins