Erg Chebbi extremes - Helen Parkin
Wild deserts, wild mountains and wild coastline, together with some of the most wonderful people on the planet. Morocco has all the things that Jeff Barnard, one-time Intrepid leader, looks for in an adventurous destination...
"One of the best trips I enjoyed was camping in the great sand desert on the edge of the Sahara - Erg Chebbi. It has to be one of the most fantastic landscapes imaginable. Huge sand dunes rising from the desert floor, constantly being sculpted by the wind and the colours changing with the setting sun.
We were camping out under the stars and had our safari vehicle pulled up in a valley between two dunes. Before we tucked into a superb dinner, our local guide Mohamed came over to me and said he was worried by the threat of high winds. Instead of sleeping out, he asked if we wanted to move to a caravanserai after dinner. It was a perfectly still evening and everyone was looking forward to sleeping under the desert night sky, so we decided to stay put..."
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Colours of Morocco - 15 days
From the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the sands of the Sahara and from medieval Fes to the spice markets of Marrakech, the rich history and natural beauty of this ancient land await.
Price: from £445 (plus €400 local payment) -
Morocco Express - 14 days
Stay in traditional accommodation and explore villages off the beaten track. From chaotic medinas to the moody desert landscape, Morocco offers a surprise around every corner.
Special deal: 20% off 02 September trip - but hurry, this can change at any time!
Price: from £515 (plus €200 local payment) -
Middle East food lovers - join us for a fusion of tasty Moroccan snacks and discover the flavours of the Middle East at Intrepid London on Tuesday 25 August.
