Babel and Berber life: Four nights in Morocco from £675 (1,392.79 USD) pp. Follow in sandy film star footsteps by visiting southern Morocco this winter. Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett filmed their scenes from 2006 movie Babel in and around Ouarzazate – and now you can sample remote Berber life too.
All around lies some of the Sahara’s most spectacular scenery: dense gorges, palm groves and dozens of Kasbahs. Four nights’ half-board at the Riad Salam costs from £675 (1,392.79 USD) pp, including flights (Heathrow), private transfers and three days’ car hire. Call The Best of Morocco on 0870 026 4588 or visit www.realmorocco.com.
Saharan Escape: Explore* offers a five-day Saharan short break in Morocco for £579 (1,195.02 USD) pp, with oasis valleys, 4WD journeys across the dunes and nights at desert camps. Price includes flights (Heathrow – regional connections available), all transportation, four nights’ B&B (two camping), other meals and the services of a tour leader. Departs November 1. For further information visit www.explore.co.uk
Kumuka Worldwides successful range of African lodge-based tours is being expanded with the addition of eight new itineraries. For example, the new eight-day ‘Wildlife and Garden Route’ holiday to South Africa includes a safari in Addo to see elephants. With start dates between February and December 2008, the land-only cost is £880 (1,816.27 USD) per person, twin-share. This includes all internal transport, accommodation seven nights at lodges, all breakfasts, activities and sightseeing as per itinerary, plus the services of an English-speaking guide throughout. Return UK flights are extra. For further information visit www.kumuka.com
