OUR TEAM
Chaima
Founder
Chaima established Cultural Caravans after many years of managing educational travel programs in Morocco for a well known student travel organization.
A local of Marrakech, Chaima has a degree in finance and fluently speaks four languages. She is an exceptional ambassador for her country with a wealth of local knowledge that makes Cultural Caravans programs exceptional.
Sarra
Program Manager
Sarra was born and raised in Marrakech, Morocco. After graduating from high school, she moved to the United States for college. She studied Business Administration and Integrative Nutrition.
After moving back to Morocco, Sarra has been a great asset to our team as she expanded our network and partnership throughout the country. She likes engaging with local communities and changing the lives of youth across the globe, and demonstrates responsible leadership.
Sara
Language Immersion Program Manager
Sara was born and raised in Marrakech, Morocco, where she got her MA in Translation Studies at the Cadi Ayyad University. Sara is a teacher of both Arabic and English, but also a performing artist of Moroccan folk tales in English for international audiences. Sara loves her culture and is very passionate when she shows it off to our students.
Sara is behind the success of our program and experiential language learning.
Charaf Eddine
Program Manager
Born and raised in Marrakech, Charaf holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics. When he’s not teaching, he guides travelers through Morocco, driven by his passion for bridging cultures and sharing the richness of his homeland. Fascinated by Morocco’s history, he is always eager to learn more and exchange knowledge with those he meets. Charaf also has a deep love for Moroccan folkloric music and enjoys introducing travelers to its rhythms and stories, making every journey an immersive cultural experience.
Khadija
Senior Program Leader
​Khadija is PhD holder in Applied Mathematics from Cadi Ayyad University in Morocco. Khadija has been leading Rustic Pathways’ programs since 2012. She has a great passion for education, and wants to positively impact future generations in many ways, and Cultural Caravans is lucky to have her as part of its team, and benefits from her local expertise and knowledge about Moroccan culture. Khadija is known for her amazing positive energy, and her easy-going personality. Students and the other program leaders always have a great connection with her.
Justin
Photographer
Justin's love of travel brought him to Morocco after serving years in the United States Peace Corps. He is a big believer in the value of experiential education and cultural immersion. He loves spending time in Morocco's communities and learning its history and culture from locals. With a background in Creative Marketing and Photography he uses his camera to help tell and share the story of Morocco
Samiae
Senior Program Leader
Samiae graduated from Ecole Marocaine des Sciences de l’Ingénieur in Marrakech with a degree in engineering. She is from the beautiful red city of Marrakesh. She speaks English, French, and Arabic, and she is a Whiz of logistics and student safety. Samiae is a very professional program leader, and she is exceptionally good at logistics, student safety, and budgeting. She is truly a big asset for Cultural Caravans operations.
Safaa
Program Leader
Safa is a dedicated program manager and a PhD student in Geotourism and Sustainable Development. With a strong foundation in international development and cultural exchange, she designs and leads programs that celebrate heritage, promote sustainability, and empower local communities—especially youth and women. Her work blends academic insight with hands-on experience to create meaningful, place-based impact.