With its never-ending street theatre and labyrinthine markets this timeless city swallows you whole – and reveals new secrets with each visit

A fabled boutique hotel in the Atlas mountains makes a stunning base for hikes to spectacular viewpoints

The process of learning to catch a wave is an all-consuming activity that can prove to be a powerful therapeutic tool

For the explorer and author, the desert outpost, irrigated by water from the Atlas mountains, is the perfect place to decompress

Make your next holiday more meaningful with an itinerary that supports local welfare projects, empowers women and showcases traditional customs

Just 20 miles from the bustle of the medina, Ourika valley is a place of magical gardens, olive groves and walking trails in the foothills of the High Atlas

Can’t face another year of turkey and tinsel? Here’s how to enjoy a complete change of scene this festive season

A local cookbook author guides our writer around the Tunisian capital, from patisseries and upmarket restaurants to the true belly of the city’s food scene

It’s celebrated as a place that influenced generations of artists. Our writer attempts to recapture the spirit on an overland journey from London to Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains

Our writer discovers ‘a young, exciting and proud nation’ – little known to western visitors – amid Roman ruins and remnants of war

Near the Hwange national park, a reintroduction project protects animals, attracts tourists and ensures locals aren’t neglected

From wild camping in the Sahara and the Lakes to culinary adventures and tours of Europe, these holidays are also a fun way to meet new people