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Rebuilding lives in Morocco
In the middle of the night on the 9th September 2023 a devastating earthquake hit the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. One of the country’s worst ever quakes, it killed almost 3,000 people, injured many, many more and destroyed thousands of homes and other buildings.
In the aftermath, we were determined to try and help a country we had close connections with and great fondness for. Rather than just give money to a general fund, we decided to donate several thousand pounds to help re-build a single family home. Our local partners identified the Ait el Maallem family in the remote mountain village of Aghbalou, in the Zat Valley, who’s house had been completely destroyed.
Once the rubble had been cleared the family were able to start to rebuild on the same site but using brick rather than pisé (a more traditional mix of earth, sand and clay) to make the house more earthquake-proof in future. We’re delighted that the house is now well on its way to completion and the Ait el Maalem family, pictured here, can re-build their lives along with their home.
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Book onto the August departure of our Camino de Santiago trek in northern Spain next year, and you'll be able to experience a total eclipse of the sun.
There is a rare total eclipse on August 12th which will sweep across the Arctic, Scandinavia and parts of Spain. The route of our Camino trek is directly under the path of totality so, if the skies are clear, you will get the full effect of this amazing natural phenomenon. We'll also be giving away special total eclipse glasses to the first six people to book places
Wanderlust Travel Awards
We’re over the moon to have been shortlisted in two categories in this year’s prestigious Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards: Favourite Adventure Tour Operator and Favourite Specialist Tour Operator.
The British Travel Awards
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been nominated for the British Travel Awards 2025 as one of the best companies for adventure holidays.
If our holidays have ever put a spring in your step, now’s your chance to help us go even further. Voting is quick and easy and you don’t need to vote in more than one category. As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a prize draw with lots of exciting holiday prizes to be won courtesy of the Awards team. Vote for us here, in category A37 - Best Travel Company for Adventure Holidays.