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Intrepid wouldn\u2019t be Intrepid without our leaders. They are at the heart of everything we do, always going the extra mile (literally and figuratively) to ensure travellers have positive, immersive and enlightening experiences on the road. <\/strong><\/p>\n

This year, three of our incredible leaders have been shortlisted for the Wanderlust World Guide Awards<\/a>, a prestigious event run by UK-based magazine Wanderlust, that recognises top guiding talent within the travel industry. <\/p>\n

We\u2019d like to extend a huge thank you to all the travellers who nominated Hamid, Phurba and Sara. Read on to learn more about these fantastic finalists.<\/p>\n

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Hamid with a group in the desert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Hamid\"Hamid<\/a>
Hamid\u2019s love of guiding is clear to see<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n

Hamid Oumezdou, Morocco\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Born and raised in an Amazigh (Berber) village in Morocco<\/a>\u2019s High Atlas mountains, Hamid has a particular affinity for showing visitors around this part of the country. With an average leader rating from Intrepid travellers of 4.98 out of 5, it\u2019s clear he\u2019s pretty good at it, too. This isn\u2019t his first time making the World Guide Awards nominees shortlist \u2013 back in 2015 he was recognised as highly commended among the finalists.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whether Hamid is taking travellers into the Sahara to camp under the stars, introducing them to local families to share a homecooked meal\u00a0or keeping spirits high on a\u00a0trek up Mount Toubkal<\/a>, he finds delight in sharing authentic insight into the Moroccan way of life \u2013 even during Ramadan<\/a>. \u2018Guiding is my true calling,\u2019 he says. \u2018I love to share the knowledge and wonders of my country with visitors, while genuinely supporting local communities.\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Phurba has risen through the ranks to become a fully-fledged leader<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Phurba Sherpa, Nepal\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Phurba Sherpa has been helping Intrepid trekkers explore the Himalayas for a decade, first as a porter and now as a trip leader. He lives and breathes these mountains<\/a>, heading off on high-altitude trail runs when he\u2019s not working.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018On the very first day of a trip, I explain that the trek isn\u2019t just about reaching the destination,\u2019 Phurba says. \u2018It\u2019s more about creating good moments and memories along the way. In the evening, we congratulate each other and spend time learning about culture, religion and Nepal<\/a>. We want to make sure visitors know Nepal is more than mountains.\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n

Recently, Phurba led 77-year-old Fiona from the UK on a successful Everest Base Camp<\/a> ascent. \u2018Phurba was excellent in all respects,\u2019 she says. \u2018He kept us informed of each day\u2019s activities. He gave his assistant guides the opportunity to take on responsibilities that would help them become leaders in the future. He is a gifted tour leader and I am grateful to him for the quiet way in which he helped me achieve my goal.\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Sara (left) with fellow women working within the travel industry in Morocco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sara Lamzouwaq, Morocco\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Six years ago, Intrepid successfully lobbied the Moroccan government<\/a> to include more women in the government-regulated tour guide licensing program. We also scouted and sponsored talented local women to pursue this career path, as part of our commitment to supporting gender equality in Morocco<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One of those women was Sara Lamzouwaq. In 2017, when she was running cooking classes in Marrakech<\/a> for Intrepid travellers, we realised she had serious leader potential. With Intrepid\u2019s encouragement, Sara got her guiding license in 2018 and started leading trips throughout Morocco, quickly becoming one of our most highly rated leaders. While she is no longer leading trips for Intrepid, Sara is a shining example of what women can achieve when given the right opportunities. \u00a0<\/p>\n

We wish Hamid, Phurba and Sara the very best of luck! Learn more about <\/strong>Intrepid\u2019s locally-based leaders<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>sign up to attend Wanderlust\u2019s virtual awards ceremony<\/strong><\/a>, held on 29 June 2023 at 6:30 pm (BST).<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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