From busy city life to the calm of the desert – the gateway to the Sahara is next level

The Saadians – the Arabic dynasty that took Marrakech and ruled Morocco from the mid-16th century until 1659 – were hugely wealthy. Having conquered Timbuktu, they controlled the gold trade of west Af

A multicultural bastion of Modernisme architecture, loomed over by an imposing medieval citadel, this tiny slice of Spanish flair on the North African coast deserves far more of a spotlight, writes Eddi Fiegel

Tens of thousands of international travellers once flocked to see Syria’s ancient wonders. Now, after more than a decade of isolation, there is fresh hope that the visitors will return

Boasting a rich artistic heritage and renowned for producing an illustrious roster of music, fashion and literary titans, Jamaica is the travel destination of choice for those in search of culture, writes Lena de Casparis

Exciting ways to get away from it all