Kalli Gillmer
I obtained my BA in International Relations from the American University's School of International Service in Washington, DC. Before I joined the sales and business development team at Experience Morocco, I taught yoga and facilitated teacher-training programs at a studio in Washington, where I also served on the management team. My interests stretch across a variety of fields ranging from health, wellness, and travel, to politics and advocacy work. Above all, I hope to contribute to any efforts that seek to make the world a more inclusive, understanding, safe, and loving place. Travel promotion, I believe, is one of the most powerful ways to work towards such a world.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"We at Experience Morocco pride ourselves on having a deep knowledge of the whole of Morocco. I specialize in creating bespoke itineraries that give guests unique and authentic experiences of Moroccan culture, history, and daily life. Whether you are looking to visit a specific city or learn about a specific part of Moroccan culture, I can tailor an itinerary to match your interests and passions."
How did you get involved in travel?
"After I graduated college, I entered the tourism industry because I see cultural exchange as an integral part of peace promotion. However, I discovered my love of adventure and exploration far earlier; in fact, I took my very first steps as a toddler on a white-sand beach of Saint Martin, an Island off the coast of the Caribbean. My parents have always chosen to spend any left over time and money on travel, and I have continued to do the same as an adult. Every penny that I manage to save goes towards seeing the world, hoping to use any knowledge I gain through these adventures to make it even a little better. "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"Traveling alone can be daunting as a woman, but this does not mean it is not possible. Last year, after much research and preparation, I set off on a month-long solo adventure through France, Switzerland, Spain, and, finally, Morocco. It was invigorating to realize that I could make this journey, which I had previously taken in the company of others, on my own. If there is anything that I have learned, it is to ignore the advice of anyone who insists that, as a woman, you need a man by your side if you want to see the world. "
