North Africa · Autumn to spring
North Africa: Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt
Labyrinthine medinas, deserts of dunes, Pharaonic temples on the banks of the Nile, Roman cities and blue villages in the mountains: North Africa is close to Europe and one of the most fascinating trips you can take in a week.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
Morocco
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MoroccoMarrakech
Jemaa el-Fna square, souks, palaces and gardens at the foot of the Atlas.
What to see in Marrakech -
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Tunisia
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TunisiaSidi Bou Said
White houses with blue doors above the Gulf of Tunis, next to the ruins of Carthage.
What to see in Sidi Bou Said -
TunisiaEl Djem
A gigantic Roman amphitheatre in the middle of the country, a World Heritage Site.
What to see in El Djem
Egypt
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EgyptCairo
The pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the bustle of one of the largest cities in Africa.
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EgyptLuxor
The temples of Karnak and Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, on the banks of the Nile.
What to see in Luxor
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to travel to North Africa?
From October to April, when temperatures are milder; in summer the heat is very intense in the desert and in southern Egypt.
Which country should you choose for a first trip?
Morocco is close to Europe and combines cities, mountains and desert; Egypt is the great history trip, with the pyramids and the Nile.
What documents do you need?
It depends on your nationality and the country: check the entry requirements before you travel.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
Cover photo: Fbrandao.1963 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons.