North Africa

North Africa has a heavy Arabic influence, from the bustling markets and ornate mosques of cities like Cairo and Marrakech, to Egypt’s famous pyramids and ancient temples. There’s the spectacular Atlas Mountains and the River Nile, beautiful deserts of rolling sand dunes and lush oases, and the Red Sea, full of incredible coral reefs and hemmed with gorgeous beaches. North African cuisine incorporates many individual cultures, notably those of Arabic, Nubian and Berber, with the call to prayer invariably acting as the soundtrack to meals.

Egypt in northern Africa, with its breath-taking ancient pyramids and Luxor temples, it is a widely visited location. When in Egypt, explore the city of Cairo, take a cruise up the Nile, or head to a luxurious resort in Sharm-el-Sheikh on the coast for beaches and superb snorkelling amongst the corals.

Morocco, located in northern Africa is a diverse and interesting country, with a mix of African and Arab cultures. From the bustling markets of Marrakech to the dramatic Atlas mountain range, Morocco is perfect for outdoor, culture-loving travellers.

Located on the north of the African continent, Tunisia is just over a hundred miles from the Italian island of Sardinia. Tunisia has beaches on its Mediterranean coast, history in its Roman ruins, great mountains in the north and sand dunes in the Sahara desert. Tunis is the charming capital of Tunisia.