Africa
We’ve traveled to three countries in North Africa: Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt. Check out our articles, country by country, with all our tips, detailed itineraries and budgets, plus our favorite spots.
Countries we've visited
Our trips to North Africa, country by country
We’ve traveled to three countries in the north of the continent, in different seasons and with several travel styles: here’s a rundown of what we’ve discovered in North Africa over the years.
| COUNTRY | CITY OR REGION EXPLORED | WHEN | TRAVEL STYLE |
|---|---|---|---|
Egypt | From Luxor to Aswan + day trip to Abu Simbel | October 2023 | Nile cruise |
Morocco | Marrakech + day trip to Imlil in the Atlas Mountains | March 2024 | City trip |
Morocco | Marrakech | March 2025 | City trip |
Tunisia | South of the country (Matmata, Tataouine, Douz, Tozeur) | March 2023 | 10-day road trip |
Tunisia | Central Tunisia (Monastir, Sousse, El Jem, Kairouan) and northern Tunisia (Carthage, Sidi Bou Said) | May 2023 | Multi-stop trip, by train |
When to go to North Africa by season?
The recommendations you’re about to read are based on our own travel experience, climate data for each country, and feedback from our friends and family and our Instagram community. Since climate change is increasingly affecting how regular seasons are, treat our tips as general trends to help you plan your trip.
- What's the best time to go to Egypt?
- Late October to February for milder daytime temperatures and to visit the temples in the south of the country without suffering from the heat.
- What's the best time to go to Marrakech?
March to May to visit the ochre city with lovely temperatures and maximum sunshine.
September to November to enjoy the cooler temperatures after summer.
- What's the best time to go to Tunisia?
October to April to explore the south of the country (Tozeur, Douz, Matmata) without suffering from the desert climate and scorching heat.
April and May, September and October to visit the towns on the Tunisian coast (Monastir, Sousse, Tunis) with pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists around.
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