🧭 Alice Morrison – Adventurer, Author & Broadcaster
Alice Morrison is a Scottish adventurer, author, and TV presenter known for her epic expeditions across Africa and the Middle East. Based in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, she has earned the nickname “Indiana Jones for Girls” for her daring journeys and storytelling prowess.
🌍 Early Life & Career
Born in Edinburgh in 1963, Alice spent her early years in Africa, growing up in Uganda and Ghana. She studied Arabic and Turkish at the University of Edinburgh and later worked in journalism, including roles at the BBC and as CEO of Vision+Media. In her late 40s, she left her corporate career to pursue full-time adventuring.
🚴♀️ Notable Expeditions
- Tour d’Afrique: Cycled 12,000 km from Cairo to Cape Town, finishing as the third woman.
- Marathon des Sables: Completed the grueling 250 km ultramarathon across the Sahara Desert.
- Atlas to Atlantic Trek: First recorded person to walk from Mount Toubkal to the Atlantic Ocean.
- Draa River Expedition: First woman to walk the length of Morocco’s Draa River, covering 1,500 km with camels and guides.
- Jordan Trail: Hiked the length of Jordan, exploring its diverse landscapes and cultures.
- Mount Elgon Climb: Scaled the world’s largest volcanic base in Uganda.
📺 Media & Publications
Alice is the presenter of the BBC2 series Morocco to Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure and Arabian Adventures: Secrets of the Nabataeans. She has authored several books, including:
🎙️ Podcasts & Speaking
Alice hosts the podcast Alice in wAnderland, sharing insights from her travels and interviews with fellow adventurers. She is also a sought-after speaker, delivering talks on resilience, exploration, and cultural understanding.
📚 Learn More
For more information about Alice Morrison’s adventures, books, and media appearances, visit her official website: alicemorrison.co.uk.