About
Alecia Cohen has lived in Morocco for over a decade and is an expert on Morocco, Berber culture, World Music, and socially responsible tourism.As a Morocco travel specialist, Alecia offers extensive personalized planning services which serve as a detailed guide for each traveler in discovering the best of Morocco. She ensures that travelers will find a real connection to Morocco. As someone who lives in Morocco and has a passion for the people and the culture, she guarantees travelers a unique and authentic experience set apart by the places they visit and the experiences they will have.By learning about clients’ individual interests, Alecia makes travel recommendations that complement each traveler's vacation plan with cultural and educational experiences that will create a lifetime of memories.Inspired by her passion for Morocco’s combination of natural wonders, Imperial cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and Berber villages, she delights in organizing comprehensive and personally curated original travel itineraries for cultured and educated travelers.She has lectured at the World Bank on Culture &Sustainable Development in Africa and has been featured in various print and television venues, including CNN Financial News, Entrepreneurial Edge, Crain’s, Entrepreneur, and The World.Alecia has also focused on philanthropy via sustainable agricultural programs in Berber villages through Project Feed Morocco, the charitable arm of Travel Exploration. Funded by 5% of Travel Exploration's annual profits, the goal of Project Feed Morocco is to demonstrate generosity and reciprocity to Morocco’s people who share their culture, Moroccan hospitality, and kindness to all travelers.Alecia grew up in Miami, Florida. While surrounded by the diverse cultures of the Caribbean, she always had a deep interest in faraway places and cultures. She has a BA in anthropology and art history.
Travel Specialization
Active Adventure, Beach Vacation, Romance Travel, Ecotourism, Family Travel, Cultural Tourism
Destination Specialization
Africa
Spoken Languages
Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Chapters
New York City