Expedition Dates: July 7-18, 2025
Cost: $4495 + Airfare
Portugal + Morocco
Ages: Worldwide youth ages 15-19
Trip Pace: Fast
Physical Activity: Moderate
International Airport: Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Highlights:
Begin your adventure in Lisbon, Portugal where you will dive into charming old neighborhoods, colorful architecture, old-fashioned trams, delicious food, and rich history. Visit the famous Pink Street that is covered with rainbow-colored umbrellas. Visit a bustling market for delicious cuisine. Ride the funicular for an iconic view of Lisbon's famous trolly cars.
Hop on a quick flight to Morocco (included in trip fees), where you'll encounter playful monkeys and mesmerizing cobra charmers in the bustling souks. Unwind on Morocco’s stunning beaches, where golden sands meet the sparkling Atlantic.
Immerse yourself in the city of Fès, a center for trade and traditional crafts, before heading to Chefchaouen, known as the “Blue City” for the magical blue architecture.
Experience the vast Sahara Desert, where you’ll trek across towering sand dunes on camelback, try your hand at sandboarding, and marvel at the endless starry skies. Master the art of traditional Moroccan cuisine with a cooking class.
This trip promises an unforgettable blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty.
Leader
Justin Bowen
Even though Justin dreamed of being a sheep herder in New Zealand when he grew up, he is a photographer by trade and has led hundreds of youth across the globe with National Geographic for nearly 10 years and 12 years with youth who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Illuminate Youth Trips. He has worked with the industry greats including Canon, National Geographic, Spin Magazine, and has photographed many stars including Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Michael Jordan, and Paul McCartney.
He is oddly obsessed with everything penguin, won’t eat vegetables to save his life, has an affinity for swimming in arctic waters next to his favorite natural wonder that are icebergs. He is a wizard at creating once in a lifetime itineraries and often works his best magic with the help of a few hundred Instagram searches at 2am. Justin’s the guy who woke up one morning and realized that he had visited all seven continents in the span of eight months without consciously trying. Justin’s passion for the world, the youth, and life in general is contagious and captivating.
Justin is the co-founder of a non-profit organization, ROAM Humanitarian, giving adults and families meaningful humanitarian experiences around the world.
Justin met his wife Lindsay when he was 14 years old and after over 20 years of marriage still has any adventure with her and their four incredible children at the top of his bucket list. Justin’s world goes round from Heber Valley, Utah which is remarkably beautiful enough to get this wanderer to plant roots and call Utah home.