Intrepid’s guide on how to Navigate Travel to Morocco in the Wake of the Earthquake

TOPSHOT - A woman looks at the rubble of a building in the earthquake-damaged old city in Marrakesh on September 9, 2023. A powerful earthquake that shook Morocco late September 8 killed more than 600 people, interior ministry figures showed, sending terrified residents fleeing their homes in the middle of the night. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP) (Photo by FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)
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    Intrepid Travel, the operator which offers 33 multi-day tours in Morocco says it has been is able to continue to run the vast majority of its operations, with some itinerary amendments following the massive earthquake that struck the region.

    “Morocco is one of Intrepid’s most popular destinations, and we want to do everything we can to support local communities affected,” Brett Mitchell, Managing Director ANZ said.

    • From 13 – 22 September, Intrepid is running 63 trips across Morocco with 518 customers
    • Intrepid’s two tours that primarily visit the Atlas Mountains have been paused and are currently being reviewed.
    • Morocco is roughly the same size as Sweden and the earthquake only caused significant damage and loss in a few areas.
    • The main impact from the earthquake has been felt in the Atlas Mountains and some parts of the old city in Marrakech.
    • There have been no changes overall to foreign travel advice levels for Morocco, with governments advising to avoid affected areas.
    • Latest TIF amount: $333,000 raised for communities in the Atlas Mountains.

    “We have been able to provide immediate relief to grassroots organisations on the ground through the Intrepid Foundation’s Morocco Earthquake Appeal, which has raised over $300,000 and counting, plus the Intrepid Foundation’s commitment to match every dollar raised up to $100,000.”

    “Intrepid resumed our trips in Morocco from September 13, with more than 500 customers embarking on their Moroccan adventure over the next week.

    “Local communities – including our staff, tour leaders and businesses across the country – are telling us the best and most impactful way to help is for travellers and travel companies to stand by Morocco and to continue to travel there,” he said.

    “We’re making necessary changes to itineraries, rerouting from the Atlas Mountains and the Marrakech medina, otherwise, the country is operating as normal, including airports, trains, transport, businesses and restaurants. Tourism in Morocco is operating as normal and guides, tour leaders and hosts are all eager to welcome travellers.”

     

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