The Best African Countries to Visit in Winter

There is so much to explore in Morocco. The gateway to Africa is one of the most diverse destinations you could find, but many people visit in summer, when the intense heat restricts them to evening city walks and long days by the pool. The weather in winter is far milder, making it a beautiful winter sun destination without the risk of heat stroke. Our comprehensive 11-day tour of Morocco is truly special at this time of year. Start in Casablanca before heading out to the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen. You’ll visit ancient Roman ruins and soak up the ancient atmosphere of Fes medina. Then it’s out into the Sahara for a desert glamping experience like no other. After wine tasting, stargazing and a sunrise camel ride, we’ll continue our adventure up into the Atlas Mountains. Visit epic gorges, lunch with a local family and sip sunset cocktails on the mountainside before dropping our altitude in Marrakech. We’ll stop off at the incredible Kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou en route, before getting introduced to Marrakech with a street food tour of the old city. Follow that up on our last full day with an expert cooking class, followed by an evening spent at a gorgeous candlelit rooftop terrace, the perfect spot to watch the winter buzz of Jemaa el-Fnaa.

Egypt is a real sightseeing destination, so you don’t want to spend days walking around, hopping on public transport and standing in direct sunlight during the scorching hot summers. The heat is even more intense here than Morocco, so we recommend visiting in winter for a milder, more pleasant sightseeing experience. Our Ultimate Egypt trip will give you locally guided tours of the most amazing spots in Cairo – from old bookbinding stores to locally famous cafes – as well as a guided visit to the iconic sights of Giza. Then it’s time to head south along the Nile to Luxor, where we’ll visit two ancient temples and embark on a luxurious four-night cruise of the Nile. Sunsets on deck are sumptuous at this time of year, while your daytimes will be spent exploring souks, tombs and temples in comfortable conditions. You’ll even get to go kayaking on the Nile on our last day!