Our crew is made up of local staff and coordinators alongside independent city guides and drivers who have been with us for over a decade. We are proud to have an expert-led team of professionals that is the best in the country!

Lucas is the Owner & Director of Journey Beyond Travel. He moved to Morocco in 2009 and is considered as one of the most prolific Morocco travel experts. He is the author and main photographer for the Moon Guidebooks series for Morocco. Lucas is  your first point of contact for all tours in Morocco. He spends his free time traveling across Morocco, meeting our guides, drivers and other partners. Over the course of over 15 years, he has developed relationships around the country that our travelers can benefit from.

He has also written and photographed Grand European Journeys and Seville, Granada, and Andalusia for Moon Travel Guides as well as edited the first ever publication for Journey Beyond Travel Publications: Our Morocco.

Lucas has appeared on numerous podcasts and radio shows around the world, as well as penned hundreds or articles for different magazines and outlets. You can read more about Lucas’s publications and appearances on his website: http://www.lucasmpeters.com

Lucas  lives in Tangier with his superstar wife, Amina, who you can read more about below, and their two young children.

Lucas Peters

Owner & Director

Amina comes to Journey Beyond Travel after over a decade of working in various non-profits, including UNESCO. She was a Fulbright Scholar at Michigan State and is a proud Moroccan, feminist, mother, promoter of equal rights, climate change activist, and she is at the forefront of all of our NGO initiatives. Given her fluencies in language (Arabic, English, French and Spanish), she is able to network throughout the world. She also provides much of the logistical help for your tour through Morocco and is a valued liaison with our partners on the ground. She loves art, freedom of expression, and is an accomplished photographer in her own right. You can read more about her on Amina’s Wikipedia page.

Amina Lahbabi

Adriane (“Adri” to her amigos) is an American born and raised in Cadiz, Spain. She helps travelers explore her adopted home country with expert guidance during planning and on the ground. Born in El Puerto de Santa María to American parents, Adriane was immersed in Spanish culture from an early age, attending local schools and taking part in sports and flamenco. Adriane traveled extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, deepening her understanding of global cultures. She later returned to the U.S. before feeling drawn back to southern Spain. Back in Andalusia, Adriane taught English and reconnected with her community. She realized her passion was sharing authentic Spanish experiences with travelers.Today, Adriane runs curated private tours led by locals, highlighting the history, culture, and lifestyle of Andalusia and other regions like the Basque Country. You can learn more about Adriane Here.

Adriane Anderson

Kayoko grew up in Osaka, where frequent family trips across western Japan sparked an early love for travel and regional culture. After moving to Tokyo, she continued exploring the country and has now visited 39 of Japan’s 47 prefectures, developing a deep, firsthand understanding of its landscapes, traditions, and food culture. During university, Kayoko began traveling internationally and soon realized how transformative travel could be. She went on to live for extended periods in Canada, Nepal, Bali, and the United States, while also traveling throughout Europe. A later trip to Morocco introduced her to surfing and deepened her appreciation for active, place-based travel and cultural exchange. Today, Kayoko designs thoughtful itineraries that balance iconic destinations with quieter, meaningful experiences. One of her most memorable places in Japan is Dorokyo Gorge, where the emerald river winds through dramatic cliffs and forests. She aims to help travelers experience Japan in ways that feel personal, enriching, and memorable.

Kayoko Kagami

Alexei Cohen

Born in South Africa and raised in Vancouver, Anika has made Iceland her home for more than a decade. With a background in business administration and a master’s in coastal and marine resource management, she has even served with the Icelandic Search and Rescue team. As a Travel Expert, she combines her professional expertise with years of exploring Iceland’s most remote regions, like the dramatic cliffs of Hornstrandir in the Westfjords or the volcanic landscapes of Þórsmörk in the southern highlands. She delights in uncovering hidden trails, secret waterfalls, and quiet corners few travelers see. When not designing tailor-made journeys, Anika enjoys strolling through Reykjavík’s botanical gardens, relaxing in the country’s newest natural spas, and sharing her love for Iceland’s unique culture and landscapes with fellow travelers.

Anika Truter

Ahlam Morjani is a Tangier-based writer, aspiring psychologist, and devoted animal lover. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in Spain, where her academic interests first began to intersect with writing, culture, and human behavior. She is now continuing her studies in Morocco as she works toward becoming a licensed clinical psychologist. Ahlam has worked in copywriting, translation, and multilingual communications with international companies and NGOs. Fluent in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish, she has contributed to many projects and cross-cultural communication initiatives across several sectors. At Journey Beyond Travel, Ahlam works as a writer, website and social media manager. In addition to contributing travel articles, she manages the site’s content infrastructure, designs digital materials and oversees the platform’s social media presence, helping shape how the publication communicates with readers online. And when she’s not immersed in her work or studies, she’s exploring the intersections of cinema, philosophy, and self-development through her articles.

Ahlam Morjani

Youssra is a travel designer with a heart rooted in Morocco and a soul inspired by the world. Born and raised in Morocco, she developed a love for culture and connection that guides her work today. She began her career in operations, marketing, and consultancy in luxury real estate, managing boutique Airbnb stays for over four years and welcoming guests from around the globe. Her journey has since taken her across Europe and North Africa, and she is now based in Budapest pursuing a master’s in International Economics. Alongside her career, Youssra is passionate about giving back, supporting youth development and humanitarian projects. She creates journeys that go beyond sightseeing, arranging home-cooked meals, introducing travelers to locals preserving century-old traditions, and curating luxury moments in iconic settings. At Journey Beyond Travel, she brings her love for culture, eye for detail, and firsthand travel knowledge to craft meaningful, immersive experiences. For her, travel is about people, stories, and the joy of discovery.

Youssra Zekri