North Africa

There are history-filled cities and stunning landscapes all over the country. It all comes down to which spots speak to you the most as a traveler.

Dressing appropriately is a wonderful way to show respect for the country you are visiting.

Think you can guess your fav show’s shooting locations? You know nothing, Jon Snow.

Zina Bencheikh is not your average Moroccan woman in many ways…

My Intrepid tour took me beyond “iconic” Egypt and gave me a more local perspective, allowing me to not only see the country, but to feel part of it.

And so, with boundless trepidation and many packs of blister plasters, 12 of us headed out of the city to tackle the highest peak in North Africa.

“99.9% of travellers on my groups are so happy to have me as a female leader,” she says. “Some are shocked but then they see me working and they are happy.”

Morocco. It might not be the first destination you think of when you consider your dream family holiday. But allow us to change your mind.

Admittedly, I didn’t do much research prior to my trip since I knew Intrepid would handle all the logistics, but once I started exploring all the interesting places around Egypt, I was hooked.