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MEET WILD MOROCCO TEAM
YAHYA BOULFRIFI
Yahya hails from the Moroccan Sahara, yet has travelled extensively overseas. Yahya is one of the most accomplished drivers you are likely to meet; read what our clients have to say in the press and in our Guest Book. He is also an experienced desert trekking guide. He knows our Sahara Desert and 4×4 routes intimately, and, naturally, how to handle any situation in the desert wilderness (navigating safely in zero-visibility with no reference point, finding shelter in a gale-force wind!). Expect a genuine introduction to Berber culture from a real professional.
Yahya’s family left the desert in 1990 as water, previously provided by the Draa River to deep wells, became too scarce and life in the desert untenable. Yahya’s family has since lived in the village of M’hamid El Ghezlane (where he was born), the lively frontier before the start of the dunes at the end of the sealed road.
EMILY BURROWS
Emily previously held management positions in a number of household-name multinationals. She had already been an avid fan of Morocco, having initially visited the country to trek the mountains. Since leaving her corporate career in the City, she made Morocco her base, and has travelled extensively here, besides working in tourism in Morocco in other roles. She will be among the first to tell you that Morocco offers it all in one captivating package – mountains, desert, coast, and an enthralling culture – and hopes that every visitor to Morocco leaves with the same feeling.
Read Emily’s interview on website maroc-o-phile.com. Some background and musings on why Morocco is so appealing.
THE TEAM
The rest of our team – just a few of the many faces below – we use only the most trusted and respected guides, drivers and support team, who are long-standing colleagues and friends. Our aim is to bring you an unforgettable holiday that will bring you back again to Morocco.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have, however small.
Abdol
Driver GuideFrom: Kasbah Ouled Driss (6km before Mhamid)
Languages: Fluent Arabic & French and conversational English
Background: 15yrs+ in tourism (he started out as a camel-handler and chef)
Salah
Driver GuideFrom: Zagora palm oasis
Languages: Fluent Arabic, Berber, English & French
Background: 10yrs+ in tourism (he started out as a camel-handler)
Mohamed
Driver GuideFrom: Tagounite palm oasis (1hr south of Zagora)
Languages: Fluent Arabic, Berber, English & French
Background: 9yrs+ in tourism
Brahim
Trekking GuideFrom: M'hamid (a relative)
Languages: Fluent Arabic, Berber, English & French
Background: 8yrs+ in tourism (he started out as a camel-handler)
Ahmed
Driver GuideFrom: Zagora palm oasis
Languages: Fluent Arabic, English, Italian, Spanish & French (and some Japanese & Polish)
Background: 12yrs+ in tourism (he started out in a shop, where he honed his language skills)
Bachir
Deluxe Camp Host & Trekking Guide (musician)From: M'hamid
Languages: Fluent Arabic & French and some English
Background: 5yrs+ in tourism (he started out as a camel-handler)
Daoud
Deluxe Camp Host & Trekking Guide (musician)From: M'hamid (classmate)
Languages: Fluent Arabic, Berber & French and some English
Background: 7yrs+ in tourism (he started out as a camel-handler and chef)
Ja'ayr
Deluxe Camp Team (musician)From: M'hamid
Languages: Fluent Arabic & French and some English
Background: 5yrs+ in tourism (he started out as a camel-handler)
Salam
Camel GuideFrom: the desert (he lives as a nomad with his family)
Languages: Fluent Arabic & Berber
Ismaeen
Chef & Trekking Guide (musician)From: M'hamid (a relative)
Languages: Fluent Arabic, Berber & French (and some Spanish)
Background: 7yrs+ in tourism (he started out as a camel-handler, his family were nomads)
Youssef
Trekking Guide, Chef & Berber Camp HostFrom: M'hamid
Languages: Fluent Arabic, Berber & French
Background: 15yrs+ in tourism (he started out as a camel-handler and chef)
Mohamed
Trekking Guide & ChefFrom: M'hamid (he used to live a nomadic life, now his family live in M'hamid)
Languages: Fluent Arabic, Berber, English & French
Background: 20yrs+ in tourism (he's worked with many agencies as a guide)
Zaid
Berber Camp Manager & Trekking GuideFrom: M'hamid
Languages: Fluent Arabic, Berber & French and some English
Background: 11yrs+ in tourism (he started out as a camel-handler and chef)
Ali
Camel GuideFrom: M'hamid (his family were nomads, now living in M'hamid)
Languages: Fluent Arabic and learning English (with great enthusiasm)
Background: 4yrs+ in tourism (he used to be a shepherd in the desert)