Suggested itinerariesGrand Tour of MoroccoA grand tour exploring the main highlights ofMorocco, including the imperial cities of Marrakesh,Fez, Meknes and Rabat, as well as the Sahara, theHigh Atlas Mountains and the coast.Day 1Fly from the UK to Casablanca andspend the night at a city hotel.Day 2Visit the Hassan II Mosque before ashort drive to Rabat.Day 3Stop at Meknes and Voloublis en route to your riad in the medinaof Fez.Day 4A guided, full day city tour of timeless Fez.Day 5A long, scenic drive south to thedesert and a night in a tent amongstthe dunes of the Erg Chebbi.Day 6Journey the 'route of 1,000 kasbahs'to Skoura, stopping off at the ruggedTodra Gorge.Day 7A day at leisure to relax in the palmgroves of Skoura.Day 8Drive the stunning Tizi-n-Tichka passinto the Atlas Mountains.Day 9Try a guided mountain trek or hikeunder your own steam from youraccommodation.Day 10Head for the coast, to Essaouira'smedina perched on the Atlantic.Day 11A day to wander the medina andstroll along the beach.Day 12Drive inland to Marrakesh.Day 13A full day guided tour of the souqs,squares, palaces and gardens ofMarrakesh.Day 14One more day at leisure inMarrakesh.Day 15Fly back to the UK.The Desert CircuitThis shorter eight day trip combines a stay invibrant Marrakesh with the desert scenery in thesouth of the country.Day 1Fly from the UK to Marrakesh.Day 2A full day guided city tour of bustling Marrakesh.Day 3Drive south via the enchanting kasbah of Telouet.Day 4Head for the desert via Todra Gorgeand enjoy a night under the stars inthe Erg Chebbi.Day 5Watch the sun rise over the desertbefore heading southwest to Zagora.Day 6Travel along the Draa Valley back to Skoura.Day 7Take in the tranquil palm groves andcrumbling kasbahs in the area.Day 8Fly from Ouarzazate to Casablancaand on to the UK.Stay longerSpend time trekking in the High Atlas Mountainsor relax in the coastal town of Essaouira.Northern ExplorerDiscover the highlights of northern Moroccoincluding the cities of Fez, Rabat and Meknes; the Roman ruins at Voloubilis and Lixus; relaxedmedinas in Asilah and Chafchaouen; and coastalhistory in Tangiers.Day 1Fly from the UK to Casablanca andspend a night in the city.Day 2Visit the impressive Hassan IIMosque, imperial Meknes and RomanVoloubilis en route to Fez.Day 3Discover Fez with the help of aprivate guide.Day 4Another day to explore the medinaof Fez.Day 5Travel north to the picturesque, laid-back town of Chefchaouen.Day 6A day to explore the charmingmedina and verdant countrysidearound Chefchaouen.Day 7Head to Tangier for some time onMorocco's northern coastline.Day 8Enjoy a guided tour of Tangier'smedina and other historic sights,before an afternoon roaming the beach.Day 9A short journey to Asilah's relativelyundiscovered and very pretty medina.Day 10Drive south along the coast to Rabat.Day 11Spend a day exploring the quaintmedina of Morocco's capital.Day 12Return to Casablanca for a flight tothe UK.Stay longerYou could add a few days in vibrant Marrakesh, or take in the mountain scenery of the High Atlas.www.audleytravel.com/morocco ?01993 838 420 ?Morocco77Grand Mosque, ChefchaouenRabatCasablancaMeknes &VoloubilisFezThe ErgChebbiSkouraHigh AtlasMountainsEssaouiraMarrakeshCasablancaThe ErgSkouraChebbiMarrakeshZagoraOuarzazateMOROCCOMOROCCORabatCasablancaMeknes &VoloubilisFezTangierAsilahChefchaouenBedouin man in the Erg Chebbi

78TunisiaThe medina of TunisThe UNESCO-protected medina has winding alleyways,mosques and souqs.The Bardo MuseumOne of the world's finestcollections of Roman mosaics, all housed within a beautifulformer royal palace.Sidi Bou SaidThis village on the outskirts ofTunis has attracted many artistsover the years, drawn by itspicturesque setting overlookingthe Bay of Tunis.El JemThe best-preserved amphitheatreof the Roman world.4321Great Mosque ofKairouanThe oldest mosque in NorthAfrica, established during theArab conquests of the 7thcentury AD.DouggaOne of Africa's great Romancities, Dougga's well-preservedbuildings are enhanced by theirrural location in the depths ofthe Tunisian countryside.TamerzaIn the southwest of Tunisia liesan intriguing landscape of narrowgorges and abandoned villages.JerbaThis small island has a uniqueculture that is different from therest of the country.568712345678Tunisia's reputation as just abeach destination is slowlychanging, as attention turns to thecultural aspects of this small butfascinating Mediterranean country.Evidence of Tunisia's chequeredhistory can be found in the ruins ofCarthage, the remains of its Romanpast and in its Arab medinas andcolonial towns. The mixture ofinfluences has helped to shape modernTunisia, which continues to takeinspiration from both east and west.Aside from its historical legacy, thereare enchanting landscapes to explore;from the mountains in the northwest,to the green pastures of the centralTell region and on to the dry, sandyexpanses of the Sahara in the south.Proud of their history and culture,Tunisians are warm and welcominghosts, eager to show off their country.Two men relaxing, TunisMosaic, Bardo MuseumFort of Borj Ghazi Mustapha, Jerba