02/01/2022
Normally, at this time of year, we would be hyped about our annual New Year's Eve trip in the Sahara, which has been a thing since 2016 when My Moroccan Adventure came to life.
Sadly, this is the second year in a row that our most favorite Moroccan experience has been canceled. We are sad to be so far away from home (6500 miles, to be exact) and we are missing all the new and familiar faces.
But what we are more concerned about are the people who make these trips happen. The backbone of Moroccan tourism: guides, drivers, the families who own and operate the accommodations that make our trips so magical, and the guys who take care of the camels. The women who weave the beautiful carpets that no one has been able to buy. The cooks who spend their time preparing the most delicious Moroccan dishes. So many people who have been out of work for too long. People who depend on tourism income to feed their children and keep their lights on.
We are hopeful to be fully back in operation in Spring of 2022, but right now, the borders are still closed, people are still out of work, and tensions are at an all time high. Meanwhile, we just close our eyes and picture those endless landscapes and beautiful sunsets and feel the warm Sahara sun.
If you want to help support Moroccan tourism workers, reach out. There are many ways that you can help. Taking a trip to Morocco next year is a massive help, as your experience in Morocco supports the livelihood of so many people working behind the scenes. We are standing by to curate an amazing Moroccan experience in 2022 for you, and have implemented new policies and protocol to ensure that your time, health, and money are in good hands.
Happy New Year!