Atlas Essaouira & Spa

Bright Ideas in Travel 2024

"Created in 2020 by Bilal El Hammoumy and Rania Chentouf, Morocco’s first openly queer-founded and -led travel company wants to help all kinds of travelers and locals be celebrated and supported. Inclusive Morocco prioritizes queer-owned businesses in a country where same-sex sexual activity remains illegal. It recommends friendly hotels and restaurants, and hires from the queer community for its 100% Moroccan staff, in addition to supporting local small NGOs and LGBTQ+ advocates. Travelers can book day tours and bespoke multi-night itineraries, from surfing in Essaouira on Morocco’s Atlantic coast to a cooking class in the “cave village” of Bhalil. New itineraries for 2024 include Morocco with Kids, which can be tailored to suit families of all kinds."