From World Heritage treasures and ancient civilisations to magical diving, luxurious Nile cruising, adventurous trekking and magical safaris, North Africa is the perfect destination to feed your mind as well as indulge your passions.

Cruise the Nile on board a luxurious ship or paddle steamer stopping off at the ancient temples at Luxor and Aswan, or take to the skies in a hot air balloon and see the spectacular sun rise over the Nile. Join an escorted tour and learn about Egyptology from expert guides and lecturers, marvel at the stunning architecture in culture-rich Marrakech or discover some of Libya’s world-class classical ruins on an ancient cities tour.

For action and adventure, the Red Sea, Sahara desert and Atlas Mountains beckon. Trek to the summit of Mount Toubkal, Morocco’s highest peak, spend a night in a nomad’s tent or discover remote desert regions and nomadic civilisations on a Moorish Sahara jeep trek. Learn to dive in Sharm el-Sheikh or dive the Red Sea’s spectacular marine parks and wrecks – they are waiting to be explored.