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24-Hour Room Service: Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco

Published: 19 May 2007

Nine years ago, when Sir Richard Branson was in Marrakech preparing for one of his ballooning stunts, his mother Eve came across a pink, turreted castle in the foothills of Morocco's High Atlas mountains. She fell in love with this romantic folly, built less than a century ago, and persuaded her son to add it to his collection of hotels and islands. Sir Richardbought the building and a nearby warehouse, still packed with the antiques collected by the previous owner, an American- Italian dealer.

48 Hours In: Casablanca

Published: 05 May 2007

Morocco's largest city is an alluring alternative to the usual suspects, with mosques, a medina, a replica Rick's Caf� – and a nearby beach, says Simon Calder

Angola: The former war zone is now attracting intrepid travellers

Published: 28 April 2007

The war in Angola is over. Now the country's heavenly mix of tropical jungle, rare wildlife and unspoilt beaches is attracting intrepid travellers.

24-Hour Room Service: The Residence, Tunisia

Published: 28 April 2007

Tunisia lags behind Morocco in its international image in terms of style and sophistication, despite its myriad cultural, natural and historical sites. In an effort to close the gap, the Francophile Tunisians are borrowing a very French idea by opening a range of thalassotherapy spas.

48 Hours In: Marrakech

Published: 21 April 2007

This corner of Morocco is the perfect mixture of ancient and modern. And don't worry about getting lost here, it's all part of the fun, says Harriet O'Brien

Choose Africa for a wild game of golf

Published: 15 April 2007

Players are familiar with birdies and eagles, but on the courses in South Africa's Kruger National Park they're just as likely to encounter giraffes, lions and impala. Tim Glover takes his clubs and enjoys a swinging safari

So near, so far: The Tunis mix

Published: 24 March 2007

Warm, lively, steeped in history - and wonderful for shopping. Is Tunis the new Marrakech?

Take a peak: Tanzania's magnificent Mount Meru

Published: 17 March 2007

Tanzania is famous for the much-climbed Kilimanjaro. But a less well-known and equally challenging mountain sits nearby. Kate Humble took a dizzying trek up magical, mist-covered Meru

Mauritius: Welcome to therapy on sea

Published: 11 March 2007

Holidays are meant to be relaxing. But some claim to offer a life-changing experience. The author Tim Lott tries to refresh his spirit at the new Shanti Ananda Maurice in Mauritius

Hip sailing by the ancient world

Published: 11 March 2007

Cruising isn't just for older travellers. On the revamped Sun Boat IV you can float down the Nile in hip boutique style, taking in some of Egypt's greatest sites along the way, says Aoife O'Riordain

24 hours in: Cairo

Published: 11 March 2007

King Tut's treasure may be London-bound, but the best place to see it is in its home...

Don't let your kids stop you having an adventure - take them with you

Published: 10 March 2007

You're never too young to get your travel legs. Anthea Milnes takes her three-year-old to explore Morocco's bustling souks, rugged Atlas Mountains and windswept beaches

Playing With Fire: Surviving a performance development course in Mauritius

Published: 04 March 2007

Dancing over hot coals, launching yourself at razor-sharp arrows and swallowing raw sea urchins - a performance development course is one weird way to experience the outdoors. Peter Conchie goes wild

Wildlife in Libyan Sahara

Published: 03 March 2007

The scorched Libyan Sahara has remained untouched for thousands of years. But in the surreal landscape, Malcolm Smith finds a surprisingly varied world of wildlife

24-Hour Room Service: Le Palais Rhoul, Marrakech

Published: 10 February 2007

Pitched amongst the mass of sludge-green tents at Glastonbury, my limited-edition floral Cath Kidston number struck me as pretty cool. However, next to the resplendent tents at Marrakech's Palais Rhoul, it would look more like a Wendy house. In fact, to call them "tents" is doing them a disservice. On arrival at the Moroccan retreat, my mother and I were assigned something more akin to a marquee, loosely based on the traditional "caidal" tents once used by travelling Moroccan noblemen and their court.

Sinai Desert: Nomadic wonder

Published: 27 January 2007

Bedouins are showing tourists the secrets of Egypt's Sinai desert - lush gardens, multi-coloured mountains, and ancient biblical sites

Charlotte Uhlenbroek: On living in the wild

Published: 21 January 2007

She's the host of 'Safari School', a new BBC show starting tomorrow. But the zoologist Charlotte Uhlenbroek isn't new to the bush. She's been watching and working with wildlife since childhood. Interview by Ian White

The Year Of The Beest: Capturing the Great Migration

Published: 21 January 2007

To see the Great Migration was a boyhood dream. And Adrian Mourby was determined to catch all its majesty on his camera. But those pesky wildebeest had other ideas...

24 Hours In: Arusha

Published: 21 January 2007

Smell the coffee

The Top 10: Exclusive Safaris

Published: 21 January 2007

Embracing the wild doesn't have to be done in a procession of 4WDs. Get off the beaten track for a more rewarding experience. You could even take part in a conservation project. Mark Rowe offers some ideas

Camp Of The Week: Macatoo Camp in Botswana

Published: 21 January 2007

At Macatoo Camp in Botswana you can watch wildlife from the saddle. There are no noisy vehicles disturbing the peace, so you're sure to get a much closer look

My family and other animals: Taking children on safari

Published: 21 January 2007

Can you really take young children on safari? Helen Truszkowski tried out a package that offered safety, excitement and luxury

Tracking Chimps in Uganda

Published: 21 January 2007

Take a chimpanzee tour and you can watch these clever, charismatic creatures in their natural habitat. Oliver Duff set off on their trail

The Complete Guide To: Luxury Safaris

Published: 20 January 2007

Aren't All Safaris Luxurious?

Why South Africa's wild Eastern Cape is a must-see

Published: 13 January 2007

South Africa's untamed Eastern Cape has soaring mountains, remote desert plains and gorgeous beaches... It's the country's best-kept secret, says Frank Partridge
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