Arabist and explorer Alice Morrison journeys deep into the history, culture and civilisation of both ancient and modern Morocco on her quest to reach the legendary city Timbuktu. Show more
Arabist and explorer Alice Morrison takes on the vast Sahara in an epic camel trek over the dunes, and her journey comes to a close as she finally reaches the City of Gold. Show more
Morocco to Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure
Episode One
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America
Alice Morrison journeys deep into the history, culture and civilisation of both ancient and modern North Africa. She starts her journey in Tangier, Europe's gateway to Africa. Show more
Morocco to Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure
Episode Two
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America
Alice continues her journey from Marrakech as she treks in the snow across the Atlas Mountains. Further south she makes her way to the ancient city of Sijilmasa. Show more
Morocco to Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure
Episode Three
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America
This week Alice takes on the vast Sahara in an epic camel trek over the dunes. She then visits Tamegroute, where she finds a hidden library of ancient books. Show more
Morocco to Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure
Episode Four
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America
This week Alice Morrison flies the last leg of her journey into Timbuktu and relives its glorious past with a visit to its world-famous mosques. Show more
Orkney is, officially, the UK’s cruise ship capital. With around 125,000 passengers expected this year, how does this small island community cope with the onslaught of tourists? Show more