Exotic pungent spices, majestic royal tombs, colourful whirling dervishes and fabulous beaches – you cannot help but be captivated by North Africa’s countless treasures and wonderful charm.

Intoxicate your senses with the mouth-watering aromas of Marrakech’s colourful souk with its snake charmers, food and spice stalls; admire the ancient imperial cities of Fez and Rabat and trek the spectacular High Atlas mountains. Immerse yourself in Egypt’s ancient treasures in Cairo, Giza and Luxor or Libya’s classical ruins. Dive the crystal clear Red Sea or head off on a desert trek of the Sahara.

AITO operators offer a wide range of holidays and breaks.  Everything from beach, golf and spa holidays to city breaks, diving holidays, adventure treks and escorted tours. From a Nile cruise to an escorted tour of Morocco’s imperial cities; from a learn to dive holiday in Sharm el-Sheik to a winter golfing break in Sousse with friends; from a family walking holiday in the Atlas mountains to an archaeology tour of Egypt.

• Live like a troglodyte for a night on an exciting tour of southern Tunisia’s oases villages or spend a night in a nomad’s tent and hike the lovely Dades Gorge in Morocco.
• Learn to cook the perfect couscous or traditional brik a l’oeuf on a cookery holiday in Tunisia and Morocco and learn the secrets of their spicy and signature dishes.
• What could be more magical than seeing the sunrise over the Sahara on a camel or jeep safari or for some adrenalin-pumping action, ride a quad bike through the sand dunes.
• Learn all there is to know about Egyptology and Pharaonic Egypt from expert guides and lecturers on an escorted tour from Cairo to Aswan or Giza to Abu Simbel.