Accra to Malaga

Itinerary

Day 1 Accra

Unwind on one of the coast's powdery beaches or explore the city's famed nightlife before starting the adventure.

Day 2 Elmina

Support local communities by working with the Sabre Charitable Trust, which runs educational and building projects in rural communities.

Days 3-4 Kumasi

Browse the bustling Kejetia Market and visit a drum making workshop.

Days 5-6 Mole National Park

This park rivals East Africa for the richness of its safari viewing.

Days 7-9 Ouagadougou

Dance the night away to the hypnotic sounds of local musicians.

Days 10-11 Bobo-Dioulasso

Browse for local masks at the city's colourful market and see the enormous chicken-fed fish of the Dafra sacred fishpond.

Days 12-13 Djenne

Dominated by its famous mosque, Djenne is home to some of the world's most impressive mud architecture. Watch tribespeople in colourful robes bartering and buying on a visit to the town's vibrant market.

Days 14-15 Sevare

The Niger River is Mali's lifeblood. Stay in Sevare near the lively river port of Mopti and revel in an evening of traditional drumming.

Days 16-17 Timbuktu

Enjoy a guided tour through legendary Timbuktu.

Days 18-20 Niger River Cruise

Journey down the Niger River on local pinasse boats, visiting villages and camping on the riverbanks.

Days 21-24 Dogon Village Trek

Discover the intriguing culture of the isolated Dogon people with a trek through remote villages.

Days 25-27 Bamako

Give yourself over to the enticing rhythms of some of West Africa's finest musicians in Bamako's lively club.

Days 28-29 Northern Mali

Journey through the remote areas of the sub-Sahara, some of the most dramatic scenery in West Africa.

Days 30-31 Niokolo-Koba National Park

Enjoy game drives through the park's beautiful wilderness, home to an array of animals including hippos, lions, chimpanzees and Derby eland, the world's largest antelope.

Days 32-34 Bush Camp

Camp out in the wild Senegalese bush.

Days 35-36 Dakar

Explore the beaches, museums and marketplaces of vibrant Dakar.

Days 37-38 Saint-Louis

Soak up the peaceful ambience of Africa's first French settlement. As well as boasting some graceful colonial architecture, Saint-Louis is home to a bridge designed by Gustav Eiffel.

Days 39-42 Terjit

Delight in the crystal waters and swaying date palms of this classis oasis. Ride a camel across the sands and spend the night in a traditional Bedouin tent.

Days 43-44 Chinguetti

Listen out for the soothing sounds of Moorish lutes at this remote settlement.

Days 45-49 Northern Mauritania

Savour the magical stillness of the desert. Drive along a beach where Sahara dunes tumble into the Atlantic.

Days 50-52 Western Sahara

Travel along the Atlantic coast to Dakhla, a great place for ocean fishing.

Days 53-54 Essaouira

Unwind on the sandy beaches of Essaouira. Wander the streets of the media and soak up the atmosphere of this laid-back town.

Days 55-57 Marrakech

Witness a kaladeiscope of colours at the enchanting Djemaa el-Fna market square. Visit the city's mosaic of souqs and admire the stunning architecture of Koutoubia Mosque and Palais Bahia.

Day 58 Ait Benhaddou

Watch the sunset over this delightful kasbah, the backdrop to countless Hollywood movies.

Days 59-60 Todra Gorge

Be awed by the towering cliffs of Todra Gorge. Explore this remarkable site on foot or by donkey, or simply relax by a bubbling spring.

Day 61 Merzouga

Gaze at the dramatic scenery of the Atlas Mountains en route to the enormous Erg Chebbi dunes. Camp under desert stars, sharing a hearty feast with locals.

Days 62-65 Volubilis/Fes

Stroll the ruined Roman city of Volubilis. Explore Fes' labyrinthine medina which has barely changed since medieval times.

Days 66-68 Rabat

Dwarfed by the majestic 12th century Hassan tower, cosmpolitan Rabat boasts some impressive examples of Morocccan architecture to explore. Sample some local specialities while enjoying the view of the Atlantic from the Kasbah des Oudaias.

Day 69 Chefchaouen

Admire the delightful blue and white buildings of bohemian Chefchaouen, a little piece of Spain in Morocco's Rif mountains.

Days 70-71 Malaga

Celebrate an amazing journey in this popular city.