Mummies and baddies: exploring Egypt's top museums
Egypt’s history stretches back multiple millennia and artefacts are still being unearthed to tell the stories of its intriguing ancient rulers
10 traditional Egyptian breakfast foods to try
Savoury, hearty, and filling – here's how to fuel a big day of sunny sightseeing around Egypt's phenomenal ancient sites
Looking for the best things to do in Cairo?
The gateway to ancient Egypt offers more than the Pyramids — Khan el Khalili Bazaar, Cave Church, and multiple museums top our list
12 Moroccan cities you must visit
Blue cities, maze-like medinas, snow-capped mountains, and shifting desert sands — plan your travels through Morocco’s top hubs
10 of the best Moroccan beaches
Whether you’re looking to surf up a storm or catch some rays, these Moroccan beaches are sun-soaked faves for travellers
An analog travel photography guide to Morocco
Solo traveller Nicole Todd captures the highlights of Morocco on 35mm film
Prepping for Morocco: 5 tips before you go
A returning traveller shares how best to prep for this fascinating North African nation
Egypt for first-time solo female travellers
As part of her two year solo trek, Dina Carter shares why she joined a small group in North Africa
Six top Egypt tips for solo women travellers
From how to dress to avoiding hassle, travel guide writer Lauren Keith shares helpful insights from her recent Egyptian adventures
Mount Toubkal: picture your climb up Morocco’s highest peak
From colourful pack mules to the indigenous Amazigh people you’ll meet, we’re sharing scenes of this mighty North African peak
10 can't-miss dishes to try in Jordan
Eat your way through Jordan with Jodi Ettenberg as she shares ten local foods to taste on tour
Feast your five senses on a Morocco tour
From mint tea to the blue walls of Chefchaouen, we share our favourite Moroccan things to see, taste, smell, hear and feel
Three pools, four lessons: What I learned at a Moroccan hammam
Sometimes the best travel experiences happen when you don't know what to expect
Brew review: Tasting mint tea in Morocco
Explore the hospitality and time-honoured traditions behind making a foam-tastic cup of tea
Road Reads: 5 books to inspire trips to Morocco
Transport yourself through some of the greatest reads set in this North African country
10 must-see Egyptian monuments — aside from the obvious ones
The Great Pyramid and the Sphinx aren’t all this country has to offer
Everything you need to know about camel trekking
Connect with your inner Bedouin and sail your ship of the desert into the dunes
Morocco A-Z: An alphabetical guide to the African country
From the Atlas Mountains to Zag, there's more to Morocco than you'd ever imagine
Best things to do on a daytrip to Alexandria
The ancient, storied city has a little something for every type of traveller
Why is Chefchaouen, Morocco's "blue city", so, well, blue?
The tradition dates back more than 80 years