Intrepid Travel Announces Moroccan Adventure Travel

    BOULDER, CO, October 30, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Explorers venture into the unknown with Intrepid Travel, as they make their way into the heart of Morocco. All it takes is just a quick plane ride from London to Casablanca. Passengers will experience many different activities in this wildly diverse geographic location on the trip of a lifetime.

What amazes first time travelers to Morocco is how quickly and dramatically the landscape changes. Intrepid travelers on this tour will see Morocco's kaleidoscope of colors. From the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the endless sands of the Sahara and from the medieval old town of Fes to the spice markets of Marrakech, the rich history and natural beauty of this ancient land await. From the coast to the mountains, and into the desert, passengers can enjoy numerous activities, including wind surfing, hiking, and camel riding, in these three diverse areas. They will observe the vibrant collision between old and new expressed in architecture and artwork. Passengers will learn about fallen cities and cross paths with nomadic tribes. They will jump in and discover the many mysteries and legends concealed within this moody ever-changing landscape.

Colors of Morocco
Travelers will experience medieval Morocco in Fes, and will discover the ruins of one sultan's Versailles dream in Meknes. They will have a camping adventure on the sandy dunes of the Sahara, have lunch with locals in a kasbah, and trek through the impressive Todra Gorge. Passengers will relax with mint tea in remote Imlil, kick back in the stunning coastal town of Essaouira, and indulge their senses in the souqs of Marrakech. This trip lasts for 15 days and costs $850 (local payment of EUR 400). http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/XSC/USPR

The color and commotion of this enchanting land will dazzle travelers looking to experience a way of life suspended in time. They will travel through the moody desert landscape past kasbahs and villages, picnic in tranquil mountain gorges, investigate the labyrinth of souqs in the cities and haggle with traders. Explorers will learn the secrets to the perfect couscous and discover ruins of a city built by a mad sultan during the Golden Age. They will stay in a hotel made of Saharan sand and find tranquility in a traditional riad amid the frenzy of the medina. The sights, sounds and smells of the cities and the aromatic flavors of the cuisine will infuse your memories of Morocco for years to come.

Morocco Experience
Travelers will behold a phenomenal mosque in Casablanca, discover ancient ruins in Meknes, and weave through the labyrinth of the Fes medina. They will visit a carpet and embroidery workshop, plod through the Sahara on camels, and will stay in a hotel made of sand. Explorers will learn the secret to perfect couscous, and feast among performers at Djemaa el-Fna. This trip costs $1530 for 14 days (local payment of EUR 400). http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/XKP/USPR

For more information about Intrepid Travel and their Morocco adventure travel please visit: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/USPR

About Intrepid Travel

With over 19 years of experience, Intrepid Travel is one of the world's leading small group adventure tour operators. Intrepid offers over 450 itineraries in more than 90 destinations worldwide. Intrepid trips are designed to go off the beaten track, meet the locals and travel in an unconventional way, joining locals on their transport, in their markets and even in their homes.

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