Choose from 633 Fun Things to Do in Middle East And Africa

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
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Mondesa
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Montazah Palace Gardens
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Menara Gardens
- Entrance to the gardens is free but there is an admission fee for the pavilion, a popular spot for picnicking.
- There are no facilities at the park, so bring everything you need, including water and sunscreen.
- The Menara Gardens are wheelchair accessible.
- Camel rides are sometimes available at the Menara Gardens.

Medina of Marrakesh
- Pickpockets are common in the medina, so keep an eye on your belongings and leave valuables at your hotel.
- Haggling is expected in the souks, so don’t accept the first price; you might end up paying less than a third of the original offer!
- Many of the narrow lanes and souks are only accessible on foot, so wear comfortable shoes and expect to do lots of walking.
- Modest dress is required inside mosques and other places of worship, so both men and women should have their shoulders and knees covered.
- While Jemaa el-Fna and most of the main attractions are accessible, the narrow and uneven roads of the medina, especially the souks, can be challenging for wheelchair users.

Mea She'arim
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Milk Grotto
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Mohammed V Square

Masai Mara National Reserve
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Masdar City
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Mikumi National Park
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Medinet Habu (Temple of Ramses III)
Where the fertile Nile floodplain meets the desert lies the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, known locally by its Arabic name Medinet Habu. The whole compound forms a huge rectangle, with the temple a smaller rectangle within. The ensemble is the second largest in Luxor after Karnak, and is related in both style and scale to the nearby Ramesseum.
Visitors come here mainly for the outstanding wall reliefs, enormous depictions of pharaohs, gods and battles; one section serves as an accounting system for notching up vanquished enemies. There are also highly impressive hieroglyphs on both walls and columns. Other extant structures besides the Mortuary Temple itself include the Memorial of King Horemheb and the lavishly decorated tombs of favored New Kingdom officials.
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Medinet Habu is on the western bank of the Nile. Take a ferry from the eastern side, then a taxi. Consider combining your trip with a visit to the nearby Ramesseum.

Mary's Tomb
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Meknes
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Memphis
The city of Memphis was the capital of ancient Egypt. It was the King's residence and the political and administrative center until around 2,200 BC. It had impressive fortifications and temples, largely to Ptah, the god of creation and artworks. Estimates of population vary from 6,000 to 30,000 but either way, it was one of the larger, if not the largest, cities of its era.
Archaeological digging in the area has uncovered a Temple of Ptah and sculptures, including a sphinx (smaller than the one at Giza but still impressive), and the Colossus of Ramses II. These are now housed in the outdoor Memphis Museum in Mit Rihina, the modern town in this area. In 1979, UNESCO designated the area a World Heritage Site.
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The area where Memphis stood is located about 12 miles (20 km) south of Cairo where the Nile River divides to form its delta. The best way to get there is by organized tour or by hiring a private car and guide.

Merzouga
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Masada
- The Snake route is the most popular and easily accessible hiking route to Masada and takes around 45 minutes, but it’s a steep uphill climb with many steps.
- Wear comfortable shoes, and bring sunscreen and plenty of water, especially if you plan on hiking; temperatures can reach 100°F (38°C) in the summer months.
- The cable car and viewpoints at Masada are fully wheelchair accessible, although some of the ruins may be tricky to reach.

Mausoleum of Mohammed V
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Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
- Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is a must-see for wildlife lovers.
- Visitor facilities include a museum, a gift shop for take-home souvenirs, and a snack shop.
- Children under age six are admitted free of charge.
- Groups of eight people or more are encouraged to book in advance.
