Once upon a time
Fifteen years ago, Leslie discovered Morocco. At that time, she was a student and settled in Casablanca for a six-month internship at an event agency. She took the opportunity to explore the country and meet Moroccans, and it was a real crush.
In 2021, she moved to Morocco and decided to implement a project that is close to her heart, and which is missing in the ochre city of Marrakech and the blue city of Essaouira: experiences for tourists to discover the different realities of Morocco in immersion, away from the tourist traps. Because when Leslie hears the testimonials of visitors who have completely missed out on their stay in her favorite country because they did not make the right encounters or were seduced by bad agencies, it breaks his heart. It is to compensate for this that the Petites Expériences in Morocco were born!
The Birthof a Project
Les Petites Expériences were born from a simple desire: to discover Morocco in a different way, in an authentic and immersive way. Whether it’s a gourmet walk in the streets of Marrakech, an immersion in a traditional hammam, a Berber cooking course at home in Essaouira, or a getaway in the Atlas mountains, Each experience is designed to get you off the beaten track.
To bring this project to life, we have assembled a team of shock! In Marrakech, Rachida, Abdelmajid, Rachid, Salah, Khadija and Aziza helped us to co-create memorable experiences. In Essaouira, it is Hafida, Kalthoum, Choukri, Naima and Malika who welcome you warmly! Because our objective is really to include the local populations in the reflection and creation of our activities, whether they are actors of these experiences and not mere performers. They then had to be trained in the requirements of tourism, because many of them had never been in contact with tourists. This is also part of our philosophy: to support, to transmit skills, to grow. And what a joy to see women regain confidence in themselves and realize the value of their work and their know-how!
5 Good Reasons to Book with Us
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Respect for the environment, local populations, and clients
This involves offering quality experiences to our clients, providing them with a cultural exchange that also benefits locals and is genuine (no assembly line work here, families don't receive clients every day, so it remains a pleasure for them and the encounters remain spontaneous even if they are organized). All while taking care to limit our waste and our impact on nature. That way, everyone wins!
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Promoting an authentic, true, and nuanced image of Morocco
Generally, tourists are shown all the Moroccan folklore. But Marrakech is not just life in the medina (indeed, fewer and fewer locals live there), traditional attire, and couscous! The Small Experiences aim to open you up to other facets of Morocco, to show you other neighborhoods of the city, to introduce you to various interlocutors (men, women, Moroccans, and expats...), to complement your vision of the red city and (more deeply) of Morocco .
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Discovery and learning through experience
We believe there is no better method than experiencing to discover, learn, and understand. And what city is more relevant than Marrakech to stimulate all your senses? (rhetorical question, because we'll tell you: there's none better hehe!) Here, no passive visits, no cooking classes where you just watch the chef cook... Here, you get your hands dirty, and that's how you create the best memories!
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No topic is taboo, questioning breaks down prejudices
Our wish is for you to feel like you've spent time with one or more friends and that you feel free to ask any questions that come to mind. Our guides and speakers will share their stories and experiences with you, and with them, there are no taboos! Take advantage of having them at your fingertips to ask them all your questions and deepen your understanding of Moroccan culture!
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The just retribution of our partners.
We are committed to valuing the work and expertise of our local partners by providing them with fair compensation (too many agencies pay their partners peanuts, or even nothing at all...). Therefore, prices are calculated as fairly as possible, both for our clients and our partners.
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