20 Eco-friendly Experiencesto Explorein the Middle East
1 Venture into the Wild at Sir Bani Yas Island | UAE
The largest island off the coast of Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island offers an equal measure of luxury and wildlife. Over half of the island is the Arabian Wildlife Park, which is home to over 17,000 free-roaming animals including giraffes, cheetahs, and hyenas. The eight-kilometre no-fishing zone around the island allows water sports such as sailing, diving, and kayaking. The rest of the island features three expansive Anantara resorts and historical sites such as UAE’s only discovered Christian monastery that dates back to 600 CE. The island can be accessed by a three-hour drive or a short boat ride from Abu Dhabi. visitabudhabi.ae
2 Go Biking in Atlas Mountains | Morocco
Beginning near the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Morocco, the Atlas Mountains are a playground for adventure. While the entire range is spread across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, the highest part, better known as High Atlas, lies in Morocco. Around 1,000 kilometres long, the valleys of the High Atlas are home to the Berber people, who make a living by farming and herding livestock. Sign up for a mountain-biking trip with Evaneos ( that takes you through winding roads, ochre-coloured mountains, traditional villages with clay houses, and plenty of delicious meals featuring tagines and local versions of
