Discover sweeping dunes, sparkling night skies and ancient Amazigh culture in the Sahara Desert.
Journey into the heart of the Sahara where a sea of wind-whipped sand stretches for what looks like forever. We like to explore the Sahara the Intrepid way. We're talking sunset camel rides, getting lost in the narrow streets of an ancient citadel, exchanging stories over mint tea with a local Amazigh family and feasting on Moroccan food in a desert camp. Heed the call of the dunes and join us on a bucket-list North African adventure.
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Enjoy a sunset camel ride
Aside from your feet, there’s only one way to get around in the Sahara (hint: they have long legs, humped backs and elongated necks). Enjoy a sunset camel ride across the shifting red sand dunes with a local guide. This is the most magical time of the day to witness the dunes as the golden hour light hits the sand and sets off dramatic hues of red and gold.
Hike through Todra Gorge
The best way to explore the red-hued canyon walls that tower over the winding Todra River is with your feet. The surrounding peaks and the famous Rose Valley in the distance make a spectacular setting for a hike, and with Amazigh villages dotted along the trail, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to quench your thirst with a mint tea and enjoy a lunch in a traditional mudbrick kasbah.
Learn how to make medfouna
Learn how to make medfouna (also called 'Amazigh pizza'), a traditional stuffed bread of the nomadic peoples of the High Atlas. It’s made by filling flatbread with meat (usually beef or lamb), onions, herbs and spices and baked in a fire pit until the crust is crispy. Once traditionally prepared by women to feed local farm workers, this hearty delicacy is a great introduction to the cuisine of the desert region.
Sleep under the stars
Camp at the edge of the Sahara Desert in a comfy camp where you’ll sleep under the glittering night sky. With a delicious Moroccan feast for dinner, the chance to learn how to play some traditional Moroccan instruments and the ambient sounds of the desert breeze to sing you to sleep, this is an unforgettable camping experience.
Explore Aït Benhaddou
This ancient hilltop citadel remains almost untouched since the 11th century and walking around it feels like stepping back in time. The clay kasbah was once an important site on the caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh. You may even recognise it from Game of Thrones and Gladiator. Explore the labyrinth of narrow streets and passages and hike to the top of the hill for an epic view.
Enjoy tea with an Amazigh family
Some of the best conversations happen over a cuppa. Learn about the way of life for Morocco’s Indigenous people as you sip on cups of sweet mint tea with a local Amazigh family. Nestled in the Dades Valley, the village is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the surrounding mountains and the famous Rose Valley. This is the Morocco most visitors don’t get the chance to see.
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Emily · Traveled August 2024
Karim was a wonderful tour guide, we had a great driver, the food was incredible and it was great to support female-run organisations. The camel ride in the Sahara was definitely a highlight.
Review submitted 30 Aug 2024South Morocco Discovery
Hamish · Traveled August 2024
Absolutely wonderful experience perfectly planned 11 nights. Made all the more enjoyable by our guide Abdella - an awesome human being whose pride in his country shone through.
Review submitted 31 Aug 2024South Morocco Discovery
Lindy · Traveled August 2024
Morocco as a country was everything we hoped it would be & our Intrepid tour hosted by Abdellah was a big part of that. Great tour, great guide, great times. Highly recommended.
Review submitted 01 Sep 2024Egypt Adventure
April · Traveled August 2024
This was a trip of a lifetime! Egypt was top of my bucket list and this trip exceeded all expectations! If you are fortunate enough to have Mahmoud as a guide you are in great hands. He made us all feel safe and is very knowledgeable. I will be recommending this trip to friends and family. Thank you Mahmoud and intrepid for an outstanding trip
Review submitted 26 Aug 2024Egypt Adventure
Melissa · Traveled August 2024
The Discover Egypt tour went well beyond my expectations. It was impressive how much our guide knew about the history and culture. Our guide, Mudi, could answer all our random questions about pharaohs and temples, and he was also able to translate obscure hieroglyphs. Our tour was a good mix of top tourist destinations and a genuine dose of Egyptian culture. My hope is future tours will allow the women in the kitchen to join the dinner and share their experiences. Our guide made us feel safe and inclusive, which was essential to me as a solo traveller. In addition, his street-smart knowledge meant no one was ripped off at the local markets, and instead, he took us to local Egyptian-owned businesses.
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