Intrepid Travel will hold its 2027 Global Summit in Marrakech under a deal with the Morocco National Tourist Office (MNTO), as part of a plan to bring 200,000 travellers a year to Morocco by 2031, four times its current numbers.
The summit, which runs from 18 to 22 October 2027, will bring around 500 Intrepid staff together with trade partners, industry leaders, media and creators. It is only the second time the event has been held outside Melbourne, after Colombo in Sri Lanka hosted it in 2025.
Intrepid said it would use the week to show guests experiences that reflect its responsible, community-led approach, including women-led tours, lesser-known destinations and visits to partners of the Intrepid Foundation. The agreement was signed at WTM London by Intrepid CEO James Thornton and MNTO CEO Achraf Fayda.
“Morocco is one of Intrepid’s most popular destinations and an important part of our future growth, so we’re very excited to be taking our Global Summit there for the first time,” Thornton said.
Under the wider strategic partnership, the two will work together to raise Morocco’s profile in key international markets. Morocco led Intrepid’s record September this year.
Morocco has been widening its air links and resort pipeline, with Royal Air Maroc opening a Brussels–Tetouan route and an Egyptian-Emirati consortium investing €200mn in Essaouira Mogador.
