Planning a North Africa holiday in October and stuck between Tunisia and Morocco? Both can work extremely well at this time of year, but they give you very different holidays. Tunisia is easier to cover in a shorter trip, with Mediterranean beaches, Roman and Carthaginian sites, and a relatively compact route between the north, coast and south. Morocco offers much greater geographical variety, with major cities, historic medinas, mountains, Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, and access to the Sahara. The important question isn't simply which country is “better.” It's which one fits your October trip better . In this guide, I'll compare the two on the things that actually affect your holiday: October weather, swimming, desert trips, prices, accommodation, transport, driving, safety considerations, food, crowds and what you can realistically see in 5, 7, 10 or 14 days. If you're still deciding where to book, start with the October comparison below. Morocco or Tun...