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Best cherry blossom destinations in Africa

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Algeria
Mediterranean charm meets Saharan adventure
6.2
Larbaâ Nath Irathen is a Kabylie town south of Tizi Ouzou with a long cherry tradition. Its festival has talks on the fruit and folk music. Stalls sell local honey and baskets. Farther west, Tlemcen has its own cherry fair, where pastry makers compete with cherry cakes and tarts.
Highlights:
  • 🏜️ Marvel at the Sahara dunes in Djanet and Tassili n’Ajjer
  • 🏘️ Wander the Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO treasure
  • 🏛️ Explore the ancient Roman ruins of Timgad
Morocco
Where desert meets Mediterranean magic
7.7
UNESCO added the Sefrou Cherry Festival to its cultural heritage list in 2012. A Cherry Queen is chosen each year and rides at the centre of a parade, handing out cherries. Floats, bands and dance troupes fill the streets. Craftswomen make silk buttons for traditional dresses and growers bring their fruit.
Highlights:
  • 🍵 Sip mint tea on a rooftop overlooking Chefchaouen’s blue streets
  • 🐪 Ride a camel across the golden dunes of the Sahara
  • 🕌 Wander through the colorful souks of Marrakech’s Medina
South Africa
Where wildlife meets diverse landscapes
7.6
Cherry orchards dot the farmland around Ficksburg, a Free State town near the Lesotho border. Cherries were first planted nearby in 1905. The Cherry Festival began in 1968 and is described as South Africa's longest-running crop festival. Visitors join cherry-picking tours, wine tastings and live concerts.
Highlights:
  • 🌄 Explore the scenic Blyde River Canyon
  • 🥾 Hike to Maclear’s Beacon on Table Mountain
  • 🐘 Go on safari in Kruger National Park
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