Centuries before Samarkand’s stately mosques, mausoleums and madrassas (Islamic schools) were built, a trading hub arose on what became known as the Silk Road. The site of the first ancient settlement

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You can now buy alcohol in Riyadh. There are a few conditions, of course. You need to be non-Saudi, you need to show evidence of a monthly income of over 50,000 riyals (£9,700) and you need to be pret

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Its famous Medina is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and there is a fascinating labyrinth of souks to explore as well as luxurious riads to stay at, so we think Marrakech should be right up there on you