North Africa Discovery
Experience a truly unique and epic adventure crossing North Africa from coast to coast - from Cairo to Casablanca. Follow in the footsteps of great rulers and their mighty civilisations as you forge through Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. Discover the rich cultures, dramatic histories and awe-inspiring natural beauty of these five fascinating countries, from modern Arab cities through the majestic Hoggar mountain ranges and the immense and desolate Sahara. Enjoy visits to Berber and Tuareg settlements and explore ancient ruins. Pack a bold spirit and an open mind, as this captivating continent awaits the adventure of a lifetime.
Itinerary
Day 1 Cairo
Admire the mighty Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza.
Day 2 Alexandria
Explore the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Day 3 Marsa Matruh
Make tracks for the Mediterranean resort town of Marsa Matruh.
Days 4-5 Apollonia
Cross the border into Libya and explore the moving Knightsbridge War Cemetery.
Day 6 Benghazi
Shop in Souq al-Jreed.
Days 7-8 Tripoli
Stroll through the Old City and bustling medina.
Day 9 Gharyan
Visit unique cave dwellings.
Days 10-11 Ghadames
Explore a Berber grain castle, then enjoy a traditional lunch in an oasis city.
Day 12 Sabratha
Drive through the desert and mountain ranges to reach the ancient city of Sabratha.
Days 13-14 Jerba
Cross into Tunisia and visit synagogues in agricultural Jerba.
Day 15 Desert Safari
Travel across towering dunes to feast with Berber locals.
Days 16-17 Mahdia
Visit the set of Star Wars and scale a Roman colosseum.
Day 18 Kairouan
Admire mosques and merchant houses in this holy city.
Days 19-21 Tunis
Wander glamorous Tunis.
Day 22 Ain Draham
Unwind in this hilltop spa village.
Day 23 Le Kef
Discover this hidden Tunisian treasure.
Days 24-25 Tozeur
Cycle around a palm tree plantation.
Day 26 El-Oued
Inspect this oasis town's famous carpets.
Days 27-28 Ghardaia
Shop in the colourful souq.
Day 29 Djanet
Relax in this desert oasis.
Day 30 Tadent
Get a taste of Tuareg village life.
Day 31 Tin Agoula
In seemingly barren terrain, try to spot camels and rare leopards.
Day 32 Youfihakit
Camp amid ancient rock engravings and surreal mushroom-shaped boulders.
Day 33 Tamekrest
Sleep by a waterfall cascading over pink and purple granite.
Day 34 Hoggar Mountains
See where a French priest built his chapel in a forbidding volcanic landscape.
Day 35 Tamanrasset
This red mud-brick city hums with Tuareg herders.
Days 36-37 Algiers
Explore Turkish palaces, medieval courtyards, gardens and winding alleys.
Days 38-39 Casablanca
Celebrate the journey in cosmopolitan Casablanca.
