Discover the ultimate South African adventure with a volunteer twist on a stunning Cape Town & Garden Route journey. Immerse yourself in Cape Town's vibrant culture, explore breathtaking landscapes, and make a difference through wildlife conservation projects. Highlights include Big Five safaris, the Garden Route's scenic beauty, and hands-on community projects. Perfect for those seeking meaningful travel experiences combining adventure, nature, and voluntourism in South Africa's most iconic destinations. Make memories while contributing to local communities!
Journey through the heart of Morocco by bike on this fast-paced cycling tour. Pedal through the remote Hamada Desert of the Sahara and take on the exhilarating High Atlas descent through Berber heartland. Pass through cool oases and traditional villages, exploring the Medinas and kasbahs within, before uncovering the hidden gems of Marrakech.
Cycle the Atlas Mountains - Take on the thrilling descent from the scenic High Atlas Mountain pass of Tizi N'Fedrhate.
Camp in the Sahara - Ride into the dunes of the Sahara on camelback before spending a night under the stars.
Explore the Red City - Get lost in the maze-like souks of majestic Marrakech.
The tour takes you to the highlights of Morocco. My favorite memories are the Medina in Fes and the Sunset excursion to the Sahara Desert.
Our guide was very informative.
One downside of trip was all the traveling although there were breaks. There really was no time to enjoy the hotel amenities.
Food was plentiful.Moroccan wine lacks complexity.
Have enough small change coins for bathroom breaks
Step into a world where ancient history meets the pulse of the modern Middle East on the "Arabia, Jordan and Secrets of the Nile" city sightseeing tour. Starting in Jeddah and ending in Luxor, this 15-day guided journey takes you through Medina, Aswan, Tabuk, and seven other remarkable destinations in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Designed for seniors and those seeking a relaxed pace, the tour covers all essentials—accommodation, transport, and meals—so you can enjoy iconic sights with ease. The distinctive feature of this trip is its integration of Saudi, Jordanian, and Egyptian treasures, offering a rare, multi-country exploration with expert guidance throughout.
From Jerusalem’s timeless streets to the storied temples of Luxor, the "Jerusalem, Jordan and the Nile Valley" tour package unfolds across 16 leisurely days. Tailored for seniors, this group sightseeing journey covers Amman, Petra, Aswan, and additional historic destinations in Egypt, Jordan, and Israel. The itinerary is carefully paced, ensuring comfort while exploring captivating sites, and includes all accommodations, transport, and meals. The USP here is the thoughtful balance of legendary historical exploration and easy, well-supported travel, making it a standout choice for those who wish to delve deep into the region without rushing.
Experience the jewels of the Middle East on the "Israel, Jordan and Egypt Nile Jewels" trip, a 20-day group tour from Tel Aviv to Cairo. This easy-paced sightseeing journey is crafted for mature travelers, featuring stops in Petra, Aqaba, Luxor, and many more. With all aspects of the trip—accommodations, meals, and transport—carefully arranged, you can immerse yourself in the region’s legendary sites. The tour’s unique selling point is its extensive, all-encompassing itinerary, allowing guests to appreciate a vast array of historical and cultural riches across three countries.
If you’ve been dreaming of exploring the ancient cities of Cairo, Luxor, Petra and Amman – this Egypt and Jordan discovery trip is just the one. Witness the immensity of the great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, followed by a cruise down the Nile and a tour through the Valley of the Kings. Learn Egypt’s mythological history with a local leader as you traverse Karnak Temple and watch the sun go down from a traditional felucca boat. Head to Jordan – where you’ll see your second wonder of the world at The Treasury in Petra. Explore at your own pace with lots of free time, enjoy comfortable accommodation perfect for a recharge and then head to a local family’s house for a traditional dinner over some storytelling. Float in the Dead Sea as you reflect on this lifechanging trip and give your heart over to the Middle East – as many have before you.
From the "Land of the Pharaohs" to the once-lost city of Petra, this 12-day journey through Egypt and Jordan is awash with bucket-list highlights.
Begin in Cairo, where you will spot the ancient wonders of Memphis, Saqqara, and Giza. Then, fly to Aswan for a four-day cruise down the legendary Nile to Luxor with shore excursions to Kom Ombo and Edfu. Bid farewell to Egypt and travel onward to Jordan for your next adventure.
In Jordan, visit the massive Roman site at Jerash, travel the age-old King's Highway between Amman and Petra, and explore the magical ancient city of Petra. This will be a fascinating Middle Eastern vacation to remember.
With this exhilarating tour, experience the ancient stories and pharaonic cultures that are the quintessential image of Egypt and set out to explore the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula. Begin your journey in Cairo, the cultural hub of the Arab World & get set to take a flight to Luxor. Embark on a relaxing four-night cruise on the banks of the Nile River. Capture the aesthetic views of the ancient temples of Luxor and Karnak, the oldest temple compound in the world. Visit the historical sights of Kom Ombo, including the tombs of Theban rulers, ancient kings, and queens of several dynasties. Well, it’s not done yet. Continue your journey to The Temple of Edfu — the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt and the second largest. Then, get ready to explore Aswan where you will get a chance to admire the Phile Temple, built to worship the Goddess Isis. Now, hold your breath & fly down to Jeddah, the gateway to the sacred city of Mecca. Next, you will travel to Al-Ula, an ancient oasis boosting 7000 years of history. Your tour of Egypt and Saudi Arabia will come to an end, and you will head home filled with fascinating memories that will last you a lifetime!
This 9-day private tour explores the North of Morocco visiting ancient cities and ruins, colourful medinas, spiritual centres and beautiful mountain scenery. You'll see Morocco's 4 historical Imperial Cities, Marrakech, Rabat, Meknes and Fes, and also explore the Roman ruins at Volubilis, the largest ancient site in the country. Our English speaking guides will help bring these historic places to life, and also immerse you in the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of modern Morocco.
Other highlights on the tour are the beautiful and atmospheric northern towns of Chefchaouen and Tangier. The bright white and blue painted medina at Chefchaouen is unforgettable, and Tangier's location on the Strait of Gibraltar where it acts as a gateway between Europe and Africa makes it a melting pot of different cultures and atmospheres.
Add to this time travelling through the beautiful Rif Mountains and you have a great introduction to Morocco to enjoy. In particular if you like exploring the narrow alleys, markets and bazaars in traditional old medinas and souqs, then this is the tour for you with Fes, Marrakech and Chefchaouen having fantastic examples to discover.
Accommodation is in comfortable mid-range hotels, with options available to extend the tour at either end if you wish.
Experience a dramatic world beyond imagination as you enter into lands of legends, relics, and indescribable beauty. Take in Petra, the “Rose Red City” that appears as if it emerged straight from the rock bed. Participate in an Arabic cooking class, where you’ll use fresh ingredients from local markets to create delectable flavors. Relax at a deluxe spa resort on the northern shore of the Dead Sea. Visit the famous Pyramids of Giza and the stoic Sphinx. Unwind on a four-night cruise on the Nile, the world’s longest river. Eons of history and iconic wonders, mouthwatering bites of savory cuisine, and stretching sunsets fading against the desert horizon – this is the essence of Jordan and Egypt.
I've just completed the Mount Toubkal hike in October 2024. I chose to tag an extra day/night to the trip so I had some time to explore Marrakech on arrival. The hotel was great, staff friendly with a good breakfast and swimming pool. Our mountain guide Aziz met the group of 14 in the hotel on the morning of the hike, clearly explaining the itinerary and what to expect on the mountains. The drive to the mountains was around 1.5 hours and we arrived at our starting point in Imil. Here we began meandering our way to basecamp, this section of the walk is quite straightforward following the mule tracks and there are plenty of small huts into the mountains where you can restock on water, buy snacks or souvenirs (roughly every hour!). Our Chef Ali, cooked lunch on the mountain which was incredible, fresh and tasty. I think camping at basecamp is the better option than staying in the refuge, having the freedom of the tent and the team cook and serve meals was a wonderful experience. You are also able to use the toilet and shower facilities at the refuge and refuel with water and snacks. It was an early start on summit day, leaving camp at 6am. This section of the hike is a lot more technical but our leader Aziz ensured a steady pace and reassured the whole group, he brought knowledge and laughter to the mountains. The route isn't super busy which makes it very pleasurable and the views are spectacular. Reaching the summit is a real highlight, marvelling at the stunning scenery and plenty of opportunities to take photos. The walk back to basecamp is steep but again we took it steady as a group. Aziz always checking everyone was ok. Staying another night at basecamp was bliss, allowing time to recover, sleep and again enjoy the delights of Chef Ali's food. The final day was the walk back to Imil and finishing with lunch again cooked by the Chef in the village. The whole experience was one that will stay with me forever. The hospitality and knowledge of the Berbers, the mountain guide and assistant guide Rashid was sublime, I couldn't have asked for another more. Aziz also kindly arranged a restaurant back in Marrakech for our final meal as a group. Don't hesitate to book this trip, I whole heartedly enjoyed every minute. My advice would be consider what you pack, of course you need plenty of layers in the mountains but don't carry anything unnecessarily as what's not in your daypack is carried by the mules, they are very well looked after but you do still feel for them (especially in the heat). Also you don't need huge amounts of snacks as the meals were plentiful (almost too much food) and again water is regularly available to buy in the mountains. Thank you, Explore, Aziz, Rashid and the whole team who made this such a memorable adventure.
Enjoy an intimate experience while exploring Morocco on this 10-day private tour through the country's fascinating northern towns, cities and countryside.
Starting and finishing in the exotic city of Marrakech allows plenty of time to discover its markets, souqs and to visit the amazing Djemaa el-Fna square at night. You'll also see 3 of Morocco's other Imperial Cities, visiting the old city in Rabat, the walled Berber town of Meknes, and taking a full day to explore the huge medina at Fes. Other highlights include ancient Moulay Idriss, the spiritual town of Ouazanne, Roman ruins at Volubilis, and the contrasting but equally atmospheric northern towns of Chefchaouen and Tanjier.
Combining all these experiences with beautiful scenery in the Rif mountains, several coastal towns, and the tastes and experiences of modern Morocco brought to life for you by your guide, makes for an unforgettable way to discover Morocco.
Accommodation is in comfortable mid-range hotels, with options available to extend the tour at either end if you wish. You an also upgrade the hotel level to 4 or 5 star or a selection of boutique riads. Pricing is based on 2 people travelling, sharing a twin/double room. Please contact us for customised pricing if you have a larger party.
Discover Morocco's vibrant cities, ancient villages, and the breathtaking Sahara Desert on this 9-day adventure. Explore Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaouen, Casablanca and Rabat, immerse yourself in rich culture, and experience the magic of a camel trek under desert sky.
Your Moroccan adventure kicks off in Marrakech, the vibrant "Red City." After a smooth airport transfer, you'll have time to relax and settle in at your hotel before meeting your fellow travelers. Over the next couple of days, you'll traverse the majestic High Atlas Mountains and explore the wonders they hold. Discover the ancient, UNESCO-listed village of Ait Benhaddou, a backdrop for countless films, and visit Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of North Africa," where you can tour renowned film studios. You'll then journey through the fragrant Roses Valley to Boumalne Dades.
The tour takes a dramatic turn as you venture into the awe-inspiring Todra Gorge and then witness the magic of the Sahara Desert. A camel trek across the golden sands under the setting sun will be an unforgettable memory. Enjoy a night under the desert stars in a traditional Berber camp, complete with local cuisine and music.
Leaving the desert, you'll travel through the palm-filled Ziz Valley, cross the Atlas Mountains once more, and witness playful monkeys in the Cedar Forest. Your next stop is Fes, Morocco's oldest imperial city, where a guided tour will immerse you in the heart of its bustling medina. You'll witness traditional craftsmanship, and have the option of a delightful Moroccan feast accompanied by traditional music and dance.
The picturesque "Blue Pearl" of Chefchaouen is next, a town nestled in the Rif Mountains and known for its stunning blue and white architecture. Journey south to Rabat, Morocco's official capital, where you'll explore iconic landmarks, including the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum. Continue to Casablanca and opt for a visit to the magnificent Hassan II Mosque. Your final stop is back in Marrakech, where you can relax or explore at your own pace before your farewell.
