I, Like You, Tours

Mission Statement

The goal of I, Like You, Tours is bringing people together. By bringing people together, understanding can be increased and fear diminished. Travel can be a great educator and I, Like You, Tours will endeavor to offer travelers experiences of not just learning about culture, but immersing oneself in a different culture. Travelers will learn about sites, history, the environment, etc, but will also interact with local people to help increase connection. I, Like You, Tours will offer cross-cultural educational experiences in out-of-the-way places. I, Like You, Tours will do this by:

  • Home visits and homestays
  • Walks and talks with local people
  • Hiring professors and specialists to address specific topics
  • Utilizing the services of locally-run restaurants and hotels
  • Using official guides in tourist areas
  • Keeping group sizes small to increase interaction
  • Encouraging people to leave their comfort zones while remaining safe

In Morocco, we learned that the Quran states:

"O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another."

It is the goal of I, Like You, Tours to bring people together so that they might know each other.

Let us open doors to new sights, sites & insights

Let's have fun exploring together! We learn new things on every activity. We laugh and we're surprised, sometimes shocked, and we return glad we went.

Meet People You Will Never Forget

Going someplace new is meeting its people leaves an impact on you that you will never forget.

MEET THE TEAM TO TAKE YOU THERE

Allen HOPPES

Founder & chef d'équipe

Someone once pointed out to me that I am happy when I am moving and she was right. I've traveled to 40 countries and embrace travel as a great teacher. My hope is to share my love of travel with others, while creating greater understanding among people. I'm married to Adela, I live in Madeira, I enjoy World Music festivals, and I enjoy bringing people together. I, Like You, Tours allows me to earn a living doing something I love and I hope that love shows.

Hanaa ERRBYTY

Cross-Cultural Coordinator

Hanaa or Hannah, I answer to both! Being a young woman stepping in my thirties, I have lived through enough to know that communicating is what life IS about. As I majored in Translation, worked in Education and had always been keen on Culture, Tourism is the scope where all my interests meet. Getting to know people, sharing experiences, learning with and from each other and generating dialogues here and there is my passion in life. ‘Travel to the world and welcome the world traveling to you!’ was what one bus driver told me one summer evening as I was making my way backpacking through Morocco, and it has never left me since. Every time I meet new people, I try to travel through their stories, and we make newer ones traveling through my country!

Mohamed 'Simo' EL HARBILI

Cross-Cultural Coordinator

Hey! I’m Simo, a Tangier local who truly believes that small actions can spark big change. I hold a Master’s in Translation Studies, and have had the incredible opportunity to work internationally on youth exchange programs with the largest youth-run organization in the world. That experience deepened my passion for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Goal 10: Reducing Inequalities, is particularly close to my heart. Joining ILYT felt like the perfect puzzle coming together: travel, culture, peace, and youth empowerment all in one place. I’ve learned that real change happens when people from different backgrounds and cultures come together, share experiences, stories and laughs, . Through ILYT, I get to do exactly that, while also rediscovering my own culture through the curious eyes of international students. We strive for creating a space where understanding thrives, and where every small steps count toward a better world.

Rabab ELAFIA

Cross-Cultural Coordinator

I’m originally from Tangier, a city that sparked my love for culture, connection, and finding beauty in everyday life. After finishing my Master’s in Tourism, I decided to make Berlin my home, drawn by its openness and vibrant cultural mix. Although I don’t currently live in Morocco, I remain deeply connected to ILYT and its mission. As I’m passionate about sharing and learning from cultures, I truly believe our work in ILYT plays a vital role in building bridges and bringing people closer, one meaningful trip at a time.

Kirsten DIMOVITZ

Partnerships Director

Hi, I’m Kirsten, a gender and refugee protection specialist with over ten years of international experience living and working in refugee host countries and conflict zones. I’m originally from the U.S. and hold a BA in International Relations from The George Washington University, as well as a dual MA from the University of Groningen and Universidad de Deusto. I’m deeply passionate about refugee rights, ending gender-based violence, and bringing people together across divides. I joined ILYT because I believe in the power of cultural exchange to break down barriers and change lives. For me, it’s all about connection, empathy, and building a more just and inclusive world.

Latifa ASSELOUF

Tour Guide

Latifa's name doesn't mean hummingbird, but it should. She hardly ever stops. As one of only four certified female mountain guides in Morocco, Latifa organizes visits & activities for us in Amizmiz & also takes us hiking. She is our key to the High Atlas Mountains.