Walking tours in Africa
From the medinas of Morocco and the Nile in Cairo to the beaches of Zanzibar and the mountain behind Cape Town, Africa is the continent we are filling fastest. Pick a country on the map to walk its capital or main city.
- countries
- 45
- cities
- 88
- 4K videos
- 499
- of walking
- 317 h
Countries with walks: click one to open itCities: hover for a preview, click to walkNo walks yet
Did you know?
Short facts about walking Africa: some from our own video library, some from the map.
- From our data36.9°NSidi Bou Said is the northernmost city we have walked here.
- From our data34.4°SHermanus (South Africa) is the southernmost city on our map of Africa.
- From our data5 hoursThe longest video in Africa on the site was filmed in Cairo: "Cairo: Khan el-Khalili Market Walking Tour".
- From our data68 videosMorocco has the most walks, drives and drone films of any country in Africa on the site.
- Map fact54 countriesAfrica has 54 internationally recognised countries, more than any other continent. Countries we have not filmed yet are shown in grey on the map.
- Map factThe NileCairo grew up on the banks of the Nile, one of the two longest rivers in the world; its corniche is one of the city's favourite evening walks.
- Map factUNESCO squareMarrakech's Jemaa el-Fnaa square is listed by UNESCO for its living traditions: storytellers, musicians and food stalls that fill it every night.
- Map factTable MountainIn Cape Town a flat-topped mountain rises straight behind the city centre, so it appears at the end of many of its streets.
Most-watched walking cities in Africa
Ranked by total YouTube views of 4K walking videos. See the full study
▶ 7A walk throughCairoEgyptThe pyramids, the Nile and a thousand minarets.7 videosExplore →#1
▶ 13A walk throughMarrakechMoroccoSouks, riads and the magic of Jemaa el-Fnaa.13 videosExplore →#2
▶ 4A walk throughAlexandriaEgyptEgypt's Mediterranean pearl.4 videosExplore →#3
▶ 7A walk throughFesMoroccoThe world's largest car-free medieval medina.7 videosExplore →#4
▶ 6A walk throughCasablancaMoroccoMorocco's modern metropolis by the Atlantic.6 videosExplore →#5
▶ 4A walk throughDurbanSouth AfricaWarm beaches and Indian flavors on the coast.4 videosExplore →#6
▶ 6A walk throughAgadirMoroccoA sunny Atlantic beach resort with a long promenade.6 videosExplore →#7
▶ 6A walk throughTangierMoroccoWhere Africa meets Europe across the strait.6 videosExplore →#8
Right now in Africa
Local time across the continent, and a walk that matches the moment.
Ways to explore Africa
Live city cams
Countries in Africa
- Egypt10 cities
- Kenya10 cities
- Morocco10 cities
- South Africa10 cities
- Tunisia7 cities
- Cape Verde2 cities
- Algeria1 city
- Angola1 city
- Benin1 city
- Botswana1 city
- Burkina Faso1 city
- Burundi1 city
- Comoros1 city
- Djibouti1 city
- DR Congo1 city
- Eritrea1 city
- Eswatini1 city
- Ethiopia1 city
- Gambia1 city
- Ghana1 city
- Guinea1 city
- Guinea-Bissau1 city
- Ivory Coast1 city
- Lesotho1 city
- Liberia1 city
- Madagascar1 city
- Malawi1 city
- Mali1 city
- Mauritania1 city
- Mauritius1 city
- Mozambique1 city
- Namibia1 city
- Nigeria1 city
- Rwanda1 city
- São Tomé and Príncipe1 city
- Senegal1 city
- Seychelles1 city
- Sierra Leone1 city
- Somalia1 city
- South Sudan1 city
- Tanzania1 city
- Togo1 city
- Uganda1 city
- Zambia1 city
- Zimbabwe1 city
Walking Africa: what to expect
African cities are some of the most alive streets on YouTube: markets that spill onto the road, minibuses, music, street food and long seafronts where half the city comes out in the evening. Many of the walks here are the only 4K walking videos ever filmed in their city, which makes them a rare way to see everyday life.
The north feels close to the Mediterranean, with old medinas, souks and whitewashed coastal towns. West Africa brings big, busy capitals such as Lagos, Accra and Dakar; East Africa mixes modern business districts with Swahili old towns on the coast; Southern Africa has wide avenues, wine country and dramatic coastlines.
For several countries we add a note to check current travel advice. Watching a walk is a good first look at how a city is laid out, how busy it is and what the streets feel like before you plan a trip.
FAQ
Which African cities are best for walking?
Medinas and old towns are made for walking: Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaouen, Tunis and Stone Town in Zanzibar. Cape Town's waterfront, Alexandria's corniche and the seafronts of Dakar and Mombasa are also popular walks.
When is the best time to visit?
North Africa is the most comfortable in spring and autumn. Much of East and Southern Africa has dry seasons in the middle of the year, while West Africa is driest from roughly November to March. Coastal cities are pleasant for most of the year.
Can I use these walks for a treadmill or a virtual tour?
Yes. Most videos are filmed at walking pace with natural street sound and no talking, so they work well for treadmill sessions, virtual travel or planning a route. Our treadmill mode picks long walks and keeps track of your time.