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Best of Morocco
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- Learn about history and culture from a local tour guide and feel like you've travelled back to the Middle Ages in the labyrinthine medina of bustling Fes.
- Stay in a traditional Amazigh homestay high in the Atlas Mountains and enjoy a homecooked meal of Moroccan favourites, learning about the culture and traditions of an Indigenous population who stand the test of time.
- Trek through the dramatic red dunes of the Sahara Desert on a camel’s back, experiencing an unforgettable sunset – then stay under a blanket of North African stars in a desert camp.
- Kick back in the coastal town of Essaouira and discover the winding laneways at your own pace. Then, meet a local fisherman by the seaside and learn about his life and this traditional practice.
- Explore the old medina of Marrakech with a knowledgeable local guide, discovering the myriad of sights, smells and sounds along zigzagging lanes. Then, discover the colourful chaos of Djemaa el-Fna Square.
North Morocco Adventure
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- Experience the local hospitality during your homestay with a charming local family in Moulay Idriss – where you can enjoy a hearty homecooked feast by your host and learn about their culture.
- Embrace the Atlantic breeze in the coastal town of Tangier and see the vivid blue hues of Chefchaouen over sunset, while you explore the houses and laneways of this surreal city.
- See the impressive Roman ruins of Volubilis, which rise from the Jebel Zerhoun Plain, and get lost in the charm of the zigzagging lanes in the once imperial capital of Meknes.
- Relive a medieval past in bustling Fes. While many tourists get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the medina, you'll have a local guide to show you the way.
- Where else would you find drummers, dancers, fortune tellers, jugglers, street food vendors and old medicine men all in one place? In Marrakech of course, exploring the acclaimed Jemaa el-Fnaa.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Education for All. Donations help them support girls in the High Atlas Mountains through secondary school, bringing a generation of women out of the cycle of illiteracy, poverty and early marriage.
Morocco Uncovered
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- Travel by camel across the dramatic red dunes of the Sahara Desert and spend the night camping under North African stars.
- Spend time in two of Morocco’s most picturesque towns – the 11th century kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and Chefchaouen with its striking blue and whitewashed houses, red-tiled roofs and artistic doorways.
- Tuck into a memorable dinner in Fes and dine on one of the city’s signature dishes, the salty and sweet pastilla, one of the best pies you’ve ever tasted!
- Join expert local guides to explore medinas, Roman ruins and rural areas and gain a deeper understanding of significant sites in Rabat, Volubilis, Fes, M’Goun and Marrakech.
- Take part in the traditional Berber activity of henna tattooing, where a naquasha will adorn your hands and feet with beautiful designs, supporting local women, their families and community with an income.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Education for All. Donations help them support girls in the High Atlas Mountains through secondary school, bringing a generation of women out of the cycle of illiteracy, poverty and early marriage.
South Morocco Discovery
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- Take a guided hike through the High Atlas Mountains and spend a night with an Amazigh family in the traditional village of Aroumd.
- Travel in a camel convoy and a 4WD to Erg Chigaga in the Sahara Desert – the most majestic place to watch the sunset – and spend a night in a Bedouin camp under the North African stars.
- Recharge with two days in seaside Essaouira where Jimi Hendrix spent time in the 60s, and explore the whitewashed houses, lively port and tiny picturesque alleyways.
- Explore Ait Benhaddou, a World Heritage site with a grand history and a long list of film and TV credits, on a walking tour with a local guide who knows all the local insights.
- Visit an Argan oil women’s coop and duck in and out of souqs to haggle with traders as your local leader helps you to navigate the 16th-century walled city of Taroudant.
Egypt Adventure
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- Get an on-site ancient history lesson when visiting some of the world's premier historic sites – the Pyramids, Sphinx and the Valley of the Kings – with an expert local guide.
- There are so many chances to interact with the locals and experience their culture. Lose yourself in Cairo's colourful Khan al-Khalili bazaar and dine with village folk along your way.
- Your felucca sailing trip not only lets you experience some excellent Nubian hospitality, but is perhaps the perfect way to see the Nile and its gorgeous surrounds at any time of day.
- Admire Karnak Temple – the Cult temple dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu with your small group, and feel the ancient royalty when discovering the mighty Valley of the Kings.
- With plenty of free time to choose your own Egyptian adventure, you’ll have the power to possibly fit in an Abu Simbel escapade, or just chill out at a local teahouse.
Explore Egypt
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- Cairo is a place like no other – a rambling metropolis of sand-beaten colours and ancient wonders. You'll have plenty of time to explore the acclaimed sites and lose yourself in this fascinating city.
- Bask in the unique atmosphere of Aswan and experience not only the warmth and charm of Nubian hospitality but also some delicious traditional cuisine at a local homestay.
- Set sail on one of the world’s most iconic rivers with an included felucca trip down the Nile. Relax and soak up the landscapes as scenes of everyday Egyptian life pass you by.
- Explore the balmy Red Sea on a snorkelling adventure in Hurghada – sharing a tasty lunch aboard the yacht and looking out for clownfish, turtles and manta rays among the kaleidoscopic coral.
- Uncover one of the greatest cities in antiquity, Alexandria, reborn as Egypt’s alternative capital, and pay your respects at El Alamein – an important World War II battle site.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Animal Care in Egypt. Donations help them care for sick or injured working animals, like horses and donkeys, and help empower local communities with the knowledge and training to better care for their animals.
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Madrid to Marrakech
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- Wander around Salamanca's Plaza Mayor at night, lit up to reveal its intricate architecture and explore the cobblestone streets of Seville by day, Andalusia's largest city.
- Enjoy an unforgettable Fado performance in Coimbra. Fado is an emotional form of Portuguese music which often expresses the hard realities of daily life, balancing both resignation and hopefulness.
- Make the most of your time in Lisbon. This city has so many sights on offer; beautiful museums, monuments and parks, as well as its famous trams, bars and restaurants.
- The Algarve in Portugal is the perfect middle point of the trip. Buy some fresh local produce in the morning market to enjoy while soaking up the sun on gorgeous beaches. In the evening enjoy a sunset over the Atlantic Ocean from our accommodations' rooftop terrace.
- Explore the twisting, colourful labyrinthine streets of the Fes and Marrakech medinas with a local guide to lead you to all of the best spots, and ensure you don't get lost!
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Open Arms. Donations help them safeguard the physical integrity and rights of migrant people in imminent danger who have fled their homes across the Mediterranean Sea. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
Egypt Experience
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- Explore the magnificent temples at Abu Simbel and see the four gargantuan statues of Ramses guarding the Great Temple, carved directly out of the mountain on the west bank of the Nile.
- Brush shoulders with the locals and meet some of the many store owners as you stroll through the famous bazaars of Aswan, Luxor and Khan al-Khalili in Egypt’s capital, Cairo.
- Set sail down the Nile – one of the world’s most iconic rivers. Relax in comfort as scenes of everyday Egyptian life stream by and experience day turn to night from your sundeck.
- Join a local family in a small village near Aswan for a memorable night of Nubian hospitality. Learn about this ancient culture while sharing a special dinner with your hosts.
- Explore the marvels, mythology and mystery of Ancient Egypt, including the Pyramids at Giza and the tombs of iconic pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, with expert guides providing a local insight.
Spain, Portugal & Morocco
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- Experience a memorable Fado performance in Coimbra – an emotional form of Portuguese music expressing the hard realities of the daily life and balancing both resignation and hopefulness.
- Soak up the sun on the Portuguese coast's gorgeous beaches along the Algarve, walking across rocky cliff tops, exploring remote coves and taking in a sunset over the Atlantic Ocean with your small group.
- Relive a glorious medieval past in in the labyrinthine streets of Fes city, and discover the cultural capital, Marrakech, through its people – drummers, dancers, fortune tellers, jugglers and medicine men.
- Scale the High Atlas Mountains and trek through scenic Amazigh villages, spending a night in a traditional Amazigh homestay to get a true sense of rural Moroccan life.
- Travel through the Sahara in a camel convoy, sleeping under a blanket the North African stars and enjoy an evening beside the campfire listening to traditional Bedouin tales.
Jordan & Egypt Uncovered
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- Explore not one, but two of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World – spend a whole day traversing Petra’s Treasury in Jordan and then heads to fascinating Cairo to witness the Great Pyramids of Giza.
- Join Bedouin locals at a desert camp in Wadi Rum for a night of traditional hospitality, good food and epic starry skies. You’ll learn about the Bedouin way of life and fall asleep in the eerie silence of the desert.
- Bask in the unique atmosphere of Aswan and experience not only the warmth and charm of Nubian hospitality but also some delicious traditional cuisine at a local homestay.
- Set sail on one of the world’s most iconic rivers with an included felucca trip down the Nile. Relax and soak up the landscapes as scenes of everyday Egyptian life pass you by.
- Swim in the balmy Red Sea on a snorkelling adventure in Hurghada – sharing a tasty lunch aboard the yacht and looking out for clownfish, turtles and manta rays among the kaleidoscopic coral.
Morocco Encompassed
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- Experience a homestay in Moulay Idriss, widely regarded as Morocco's holiest place, and visit the tomb of Moulay Idriss I, great-grandson of Mohammed.
- Spend two days relaxing in Essaouira and enjoy a guided walk through the art galleries and wood workshops within this walled seaside city.
- Scale the High Atlas Mountains and trek through scenic Amazigh villages, then spend the night with a local family in their gite.
- Travel through the massive sand dunes of the Sahara Desert on a camel, then sleep under the North African stars at a Bedouin camp.
- Step back in time with a guided tour of Fes’s medina. While many tourists get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the medina, you'll have a local to show you the way.
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- Ever helped save a rhino? well you can answer ‘yes, thanks’ to that once you’ve been to botswana’s khama rhino sanctuary
- Try and tell the difference between your buddy’s snores and the sound of wild hippos while camping in the heart of the okavango wilderness
- There's nothing more relaxing than feeling the african sun on your face as you lie back in a mokoro, eyes closed while your expert poler propels you through the okavango delta
- Elephants might never forget, but you’ll get the unforgettable experience of cruising down the river in chobe national park, home of the world's highest concentration of african elephants
- Victoria falls is made for thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. peer over the edge of this crazy cascade, then stay on for adventures on land and in the sky
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- Ever helped save a rhino? well you can answer ‘yes, thanks’ to that once you’ve been to botswana’s khama rhino sanctuary
- Try and tell the difference between your buddy’s snores and the sound of wild hippos while camping in the heart of the okavango wilderness
- There's nothing more relaxing than feeling the african sun on your face as you lie back in a mokoro, eyes closed while your expert poler propels you through the okavango delta
- Elephants might never forget, but you’ll get the unforgettable experience of cruising down the river in chobe national park, home of the world's highest concentration of african elephants
- Victoria falls is made for thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. peer over the edge of this crazy cascade, then stay on for adventures on land and in the sky
- Pay the famous elephants and lions of hwange national park a visit from an open-air 4x4 vehicle
- Take your safari game to the next level by tracking rhinos on foot with an expert local guide in matabos national park
- What is the sound of a roaring lion if not a sweet soothing lullaby? you'll be camping right in the grounds of kruger national park (omg), so you be the judge
- Forget the grand canyon – blyde river canyon's is gigantic and lush and green, pure photo-op gold
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- The pyramids might be hyped, but when you see them you’ll soon be saying oh mummy, i see the point (sorry).
- Set sail on a felucca cruise along the nile. back in the day, these wooden boats had zero facilities, but our new pimped-out boat has western-style toilets on board.
- Our guides are local and know all the best secret and hidden places to check out after a day of sightseeing
- Only petra’s treasury is stunning enough to be the temple of the holy grail (well, according to indiana jones at least), and you’ll be blown away on a full day exploring the majesty and mystery of this world wonder.
- Kick back in your own central hostel in jerusalem, complete with movie room and rooftop .
- Sample tasty local eats at the very cool machane yehuda market where you can use your your bite card at any of the vendors.
- Graffiti has filled the walls in bethlehem by many artists over the years, including british artist banksy. check it out on a walking tour with your leader.
- Discover for yourself the town that everyone knows from the christmas carols – bethlehem – and find out about daily life in the epic city of jerusalem as you chat with locals on the way to the western wall.
- Float in the salty waters of the dead sea.
- Hike the iconic masada snake path for some epic views across the dead sea and jordan.
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- Pre-2005, you wouldn't have been able to spend a night in holy moulay idriss if you weren't a muslim. these days you can stay with an awesome local family and eat their delicious home-cooked fare no matter your beliefs
- It's easy to get lost in a labyrinth (think less david bowie film, more medieval maze), especially when there are enticing distractions at every turn. never fear, your local guide knows the city of fes like a lifelong friend
- How about tasting some berber whisky? even better, how about learning how to prepare this traditional drink? learn from the experts on one of the exclusive demonstrations
- Don't get in a hoof when you're offered a camel burger in meknes. like all good food in the medina, this exotic lunch is cooked before your eyes at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant
- Sleep under the stars in the sahara, watch the sun rise over the dunes, ride a camel through the desert and explore the spectacular todra gorge. is this all a dream?
- Souq and ye shall find. the marrakech marketplace is even more chaotic than you'd imagine. take a deep breath before you start haggling your socks off with the locals
- Who knows where the best street food is in marrakech? those who knows the streets of marrakech best. venture out for some street food tasting in the maze of marrakech streets with the local expert
- Kick back in the coastal town of essaouira, find yourself slipping into the easy-going rhythm of this moroccan town with a european seaside twist
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