From elegant royal palaces and stylish riads to lively holiday hotels and luxurious villas with their own staff and resident camel, you will find some of the world’s outstanding properties in North Africa

What could be more romantic than staying in a Winter Palace in Luxor or traditional riad in the heart of Marrakech surrounded by antique furniture, marble staircases and views of the bustling souk below? Or cruise the majestic Nile in style and relax on the sun deck of a luxury yacht, paddle steamer or ship whilst enjoying fascinating excursions of ancient temples, fine cuisine and first-class service.

For a care-free family holiday, enjoy the freedom of a villa with its own pool and tennis court and be spoilt by your own staff, or choose from a host of beachfront hotels offering excellent sports facilities and entertainment.

• Surprise your loved one with a massage a deux at a the Hasdrubal Hotel’s thalassoptherapy spa in Tunisia’s lively Port El Kantaoui.
• Enjoy the peace and calm of the desert at the spectacular Tamerza Palace, built into the cliffside near the oasis town of Tamerza in Tunisia.
• For Victorian elegance, stay at the Sofitel Old Winter Palace in Luxor and relax in magnificent tropical gardens besides the Nile.
• For privacy and seclusion, stay in a luxury suite at the Riad des Golf in Agadir or choose a villa just outside Marrakech with its own pool, tennis court and staff to spoil you.