Hi! I’m Nawal, a 31-year-old French traveller with moroccan roots and a heart deeply connected to the Middle East.
I live between France and different parts of the Arab world, constantly travelling, exploring and building bridges between people and cultures.

I’m passionate about meaningful travel, the kind that transforms you, connects you with locals, and teaches you about history, spirituality and humanity.
I’m the founder of Safar Now, a travel community that connects travellers with locals across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and beyond.

Photography, storytelling, journaling, nature, history, geopolitics and languages are a big part of my life.
I love meeting people who think deeply, travel consciously, and care about culture, kindness and connection.

Insta : einelalam

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet like-minded people, build friendships around the world, and discover countries through their locals. Travel is so much richer when shared.

Interests

Traveling, photography, reading, hiking in nature, Middle Eastern culture, journaling, spirituality, history, geopolitics, languages, Pilates and Lagree, wellness.

• photography
• reading
• traveling
• walking in nature

Music, Movies, and Books

Demain est un autre jour

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Exploring Yemen, Syria and Palestine, places full of history, resilience, beauty and unforgettable people. These journeys shaped me, healed me, and inspired everything I create with Safar Now.

What I Can Share with Hosts

– Great conversations about travel, culture, spirituality and life
– Travel tips for the Middle East, North Africa, and off-the-beaten-path destinations
– Language exchange in French, English or Arabic
– A calm, respectful, positive presence
– Simple home-cooked meals or tea
– Stories, inspiration, and a genuine cultural exchange

I always respect people’s space and privacy, and I love connecting through kindness, curiosity and good energy.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Egypt, England, Greece, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Oman, Palestine, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Yemen

Countries I’ve Lived In

France