North Africa finds itself on the top spot of the travel guide bestseller list for 2014, with Marrakesh in Morocco drawing the tourists with its amazing cuisine and ancient souks selling everything from spices to leather goods. Uganda, home to the mountain gorilla, has rapidly grown in popularity this year with tourists from the UK, USA and Germany flocking to explore this fascinating region of Africa. New on the list Madagascar has leapt to number six, and Safari's in Botswana & Namibia and Tanzania appearing as hot spots to see wildlife on this fascinating continent. The tourist islands of Mauritius and the Canary Islands as well as the stunning city of Cape Town are high on the list of people looking for relaxation and guaranteed beach sunshine.
Top 10 Bestselling Africa Travel Guides 20141. Morocco: Marrakesh
2. Uganda
3. Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles
4. Tanzania: Kilimanjaro
5. Botswana & Namibia
6. Madagascar
7. South Africa: Cape Town & the Garden Route
8. Canary Islands
9. Namibia
10. Ethiopia
Morocco travel guide (PDF) Lonely Planet
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Pull-out Marrakesh city map