Visit Tawesna Salon de Thé, a cooperative eatery led by local women who uphold the region’s culinary heritage.

Set off for a picturesque journey across the Middle Atlas range, through landscapes covered in thick forest and past towering peaks towards the Sahara Desert. It’s here among the vast expanse of terracotta-coloured sands that you will enjoy an overnight camp stay. As the sun sets, savour traditional flavours at dinner before you’re entertained with local music and performances. Don’t forget to take a moment to look up and soak in the star-filled desert night sky.

Enjoy a flamenco show with lunch in Salamanca and be entranced by captivating flamenco dancers as they astound you with their stomping feet in a fiery performance.

At a local bakery, discover the art of making the world-famous Pastel de Nata (Portuguese tarts). Master the culinary skills required to make this sweet pastry with a hands-on lesson led by a local baker. While you bake, learn about the history behind the Pastel de Nata, before the best part: tasting your efforts.

Enjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery.

On arrival in Régua, head to a local quinta, which boasts outstanding views over the Douro Valley. Here, you’ll enjoy a tasting of local port wine, Portugal’s most famous tipple.