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Best travel destinations for food allergies in Africa

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Cape Town
Mountains, Beaches and a Vibrant Culture
7.6
Off the Gluten Path in Woodstock is listed as a 100 percent gluten-free bakery and cafe. Addis in Cape, an Ethiopian restaurant on Loop Street, offers a fully gluten-free menu. South African law requires packaged food labels to declare eight allergen groups. These include milk, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts.
Highlights:
  • 🍽️ Explore the V&A Waterfront and dine by the sea
  • 🚡 Ride the cable car for breathtaking city views
  • 🥾 Hike to the top of Table Mountain
Marrakech
A vibrant maze of colors and spices
8.0
Hassasiya is the Moroccan Arabic word for allergy and helps when ordering. Maison Sans Gluten is a fully gluten-free bakery. Couscous is almost always wheat in restaurants. At Taj'in Darna, tagine can be ordered with rice instead. Tagine is naturally gluten-free but is served with communal bread.
Highlights:
  • 🧖‍♀️ Relax in a traditional hammam and experience Moroccan spa culture
  • 🏛️ Wander through the serene courtyards of Bahia Palace
  • 🕌 Lose yourself in the vibrant souks of Jemaa el-Fnaa
Nairobi
Where urban life meets wild adventures
6.4
Carrefour stocks more gluten-free flour and pasta than Naivas or Quickmart. HomeChef Gluten-Free Bakery and Café in Westlands is dedicated gluten-free and dairy-free. Chowpaty, a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Parklands, has knowledgeable staff. The main wheat foods to avoid in Kenyan cooking are chapati and mandazi.
Highlights:
  • 🐘 Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and meet baby elephants
  • 🦩 Feed endangered giraffes at the Giraffe Centre
  • 🦒 Go on a safari at Nairobi National Park
Johannesburg
Vibrant city life meets rich history
6.4
Breakfast and baked goods are gluten-free at Crumble Gluten Free Bakery in Broadacres Shopping Centre. It is listed as a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. Jackson's Real Food Market in Bryanston and Goddess Cafe in Linden are labelled as accommodating gluten-free diets. So is Fresh Earth Food Store in Randburg.
Highlights:
  • 🌆 Enjoy panoramic city views from the Carlton Centre top floor
  • 🏠 Take a guided tour of Soweto and visit Mandela House
  • 🏛️ Learn South Africa’s history at the Apartheid Museum
Casablanca
Modern Vibes and Rich Traditions
6.7
Koul Hani, a dedicated gluten-free bakery, also delivers to Rabat. Diet Ibn Batouta Sans Gluten sells gluten-free dry goods and some Moroccan pastries. Patisserie Katia serves gluten-free breakfasts and sandwiches. French is widely spoken, so the words blé for wheat and semoule for semolina help.
Highlights:
  • 🌊 Stroll along the lively Casablanca Corniche seaside
  • 🏘️ Explore the historic Habous Quarter and markets
  • 🕌 Admire intricate artistry at Hassan II Mosque
Cairo
Where ancient history meets bustling life
7.8
Dedicated gluten-free spots in the city include The Gluten Free House and 4Seeds. Chef Hamdy's bakery sells gluten-free bread to take away. Grilled kebab and ful medames, mashed fava beans, are naturally gluten-free without bread. Koshary has pasta and bread is a staple, so asking first matters.
Highlights:
  • 🌆 Climb Cairo Tower for panoramic city views
  • 🏺 Visit the Egyptian Museum to see ancient treasures
  • 🗿 Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Addis Ababa
Vibrant capital where history meets modernity
8.1
Injera, the sour flatbread served with most meals, is made from teff, a grain that is gluten-free. Some cooks mix in wheat or barley flour, so asking helps. On Wednesdays, Fridays and through Lent, many Ethiopians avoid all animal products. Fasting dishes such as lentil and chickpea salads are made without dairy or eggs.
Highlights:
  • 🌄 Climb Mount Entoto for sunrise city panorama
  • 🛍️ Stroll through Merkato, Ethiopia's largest market
  • 🏛️ Explore National Museum, view Lucy fossil
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