Africa

​Morocco is a magical country to explore with mountains, desert and the ocean all at your feet, but before you even think of launching into any of that, you have to pay a visit to the heart of Morocco, Marrakech. With its winding medina, maze-like souks, palaces, mosques and gardens, you’ll never be finished exploring this red city.

COVID-19 is quite literally taking over the world and if you’re one of the hundreds of thousands who had planned to travel in the next little while, you’re most likely re-thinking or are being forced to postpone your trip. 

If you’re looking to make your mates uber-jealous of your travel plans this year, we’ve got just the thing. Nestled in the South African jungle lies The Ngala Treehouse, and it’s serving up pure bucket-list vibes.

If you’ve ever found yourself in Bali during school holidays or hoiking your suitcase up 100-year-old staircases in Europe during a heatwave, you’ve probably learned that choosing where to travel is just as important as deciding when to go.

From the Summer Olympic Games to cultural extravaganzas and hot hotel openings, there are dozens of reasons to plan a holiday for 2020. Here are the cities and countries to add to your travel itinerary in the New Year. 

With a brand-spanking-new decade upon us, why not reflect on the travel you’ve done and—better yet—the exciting travel left to tick off?

There’s nothing better than a good waterfall with the thundering flow of water, dramatic rock faces and bright blue foamy water. Whether you want to admire one from afar, swim below one or climb down one, there’s sure to be a waterfall for you not too far away. While it’s a hard list to narrow down, we’ve found 10 of the best waterfalls in the world, from the world-famous to the lesser-known gems.

Perched on the northern tip of Africa, just a stone’s throw from Spain, Morocco is one of those places that really turns on your wanderlust juices. From the delicious food (mmm tagine) and the colourful, creative architecture to the Sahara dessert and the luxe hotels, it’s a wonder we don’t all just up and move there immediately.

Chefchaouen might be popping up all over your Instagram feed, but thanks to its location, it’s still relatively quiet compared to the rest of Morocco; a quiet which will be more than welcome after the bustling souks of Marrakech, Fes and Casablanca. While the stunning blue city makes for some great social media content, there’s so much more to the blue pearl of Morocco than what you see in the photos.

​Sometimes it’s nice to give up the gas guzzler for a big city holiday, but if you’re the kind who likes to explore beyond the beaten path, there’s no better way to do it than with your own set of wheels. From one day spins to month-long hauls, it’s time to fire up the playlist because these are the best road trips in the world.

Here, we’ve teamed up with Qatar Airways⁠ to bring you five reasons to visit Rabat, a city so enticing it’s bound to awaken your dormant wanderlust. 

Forget being chauffeured around a new city, luxe as it might sound, or spending your holiday underground on the train, never truly finding your bearings. The best way to see a new destination is by bike.