Set in an 18th century building in the heart of the ancient medina, Riad El Zahar offers exotic, luxurious rooms. This authentic Moroccan hotel is the perfect base for exploring Marrakech.

Includes country and regional profiles; photo essays; Africa Challenge, a history game; Africa for Kids; Teacher Tools, including lesson plans. A companion Website to a PBS series.

News, arts and opinions programming in RealAudio. Links to the BBC World News Service in several languages.

Updated news and weather, links to online African news media, and information on Africa and its regions. In English and French.