Book Reading & Signing of 'Allah's Garden' & MOROCCO TRIP Info!

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Allah's Garden (https://thomashollowell.com/)

" A cataclysmic plight and true account of a life torn by a forgotten war deep in the Sahara Desert of Morocco. The tale focuses on one of the longest-held POWs in world history, taking readers deep into the Sahara sands—a land venerated by Muslims as Allah's Garden—to unveil its most shrouded secrets. "

" I served with Thomas in the Peace Corps. He is an Incredible Guy, and, incredibly, nearly saved my life one day. But that's another story. . . Tom's book is an important one, one which I encourage all of you to read. I hope you can all come out to this book reading/signing, as it will be an exciting night! "

Included in your $15 door fee is a personalized autographed copy of 'Allah's Garden', a short reading and discusion from the author, Thomas Hollowell, entry into a chance to win a FREE TRIP to Morocco, as well as meeting with us to discuss our upcoming Moroccan Trip, and wine supplied by 'Shark's Trust (https://www.sharktrustwines.com/)', our co-sponsor!

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AS WELL, Thomas is the founder of Journey Beyond Travel (https://www.journeybeyondtravel.com), a Moroccan Tour Company which offers Fantastic Local Tours of Morocco - something you don't find among all the large bus tour and other travel companies out there.

This summer, I'll be leading my first ever trip to Morocco! It will be an incredible adventure. It won't be a typical bus tour, in which you only visit the Imperial Cities. This tour is for the adventurer who really wants to explore the country, meeting the locals, and 'Experiencing Morocco' from a locals perspective.

https://www.journeybeyondtravel.com/images/morocco-tour-thomas.jpgThomas has lived in Morocco for over six years. He has spent extensive time in country as an environmental volunteer. Stationed in various villages around the Moroccan countryside, he got to know the area and the people. He started working with Journey Beyond Travel, LLC because he found that other tour operators did not take people to see the 'real' Morocco.

https://www.journeybeyondtravel.com/images/morocco-tours-fazia2.jpgFazia is the Morocco Tour Coordinator with Journey Beyond Travel. She came to Journey Beyond Travel from a diverse cultural background – Portuguese, Brazilian, Guyanese, and Indian. She has been living in Morocco for over twelve years and considers Morocco her home. She majored in African Studies at university with a focus on Morocco. She speaks English, Moroccan Arabic, French, and Portuguese fluently, and knows Morocco inside out.

https://www.journeybeyondtravel.com/images/morocco-tours-abdel.jpgAbdel Karim, also known lovingly as "Tata" works with Journey Beyond Travel as a helpful guide in the southern regions. He is also a member of a prominent and renowned band from the area. He takes our visitors on strolls through his village. With he and his family, you will also have the opportunity to share in a meal. Be sure to work up an appetite! Recently, Abdel has begun to put together longer itineraries in his region and throughout the souther oases. He, too, is currently building a small gite where tourists can spend the night to enjoy the area in its full splendor.

https://www.journeybeyondtravel.com/images/morocco-tours-omar2.jpgOmar is our High Atlas Mountain Trekking guide. He not only takes us up some of Morocco's most stunning peaks, but ensures that we have some of the best meals anywhere. Additionally, he helps to set up our treks in the Ait Bougmez Valley and Mgoun National Park. He is certified by the French Alpine Association and as an official mountain guide in Morocco.

https://www.journeybeyondtravel.com/images/mike-riegelman.jpgMike is Journey Beyond Travel's Secretary of the Board. He started his career as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer. After his service, he returned to Morocco to master his Arabic, to explore the country even more, and to help set up itineraries for his future language groups. He lives in New York City, working in various stints with the United Nations. He is also the founder and operator of the New York City Arabic Language Club.