North Africa and The Middle East

The Middle East is said to be like a desert palm - rooted in Africa, watered by Islam and rustled by the winds of Europe. It exudes exotic charm and mystery, and is one of the world's most unforgettable regions to visit.

Lying between the Mediterranean coast, Atlantic Ocean and Sahara Desert, Morocco is a country of extraordinary variety and beauty, where the local charm of Berber mountain villages stands in marked contrast against the splendour and opulence of some of the world's finest Imperial cities. All our guided walking tours in Morocco have been carefully designed to combine the "must see sights" with off-the-beaten track experiences and, with our local guides leading the way, you really get beneath the surface of the bustling souks, atmospheric medinas and magical kasbahs filled to the brim with local life and colour.

Jordan is a country of contrasts too and, from magnificent lost cities to Lawrence of Arabia, it's a tantalising cocktail of history, romance and natural beauty. You'll visit the rose-red city of Petra and see the sun set over the desert landscape of Wadi Rum; float in the Dead Sea and sample mint tea in a genuine Bedouin home.