Hey there!
I’m Zakaria, but everyone calls me Zak or Ziko. I’ve been living in the UAE since 2010, and it has become my home base between adventures.
I’m spontaneous, creative, and open-minded — always ready to meet new people, explore hidden corners of cities, and share a laugh or a crazy story. I’m laid-back, low-maintenance, and love going with the flow. Life is too short to plan every detail!

Current Mission

To travel the world, connect with amazing souls, and exchange stories that make us all see the world in a better light.

My Philosophy

Live in the moment and enjoy every breath.
Be yourself — pretending to be someone else only steals your happiness (I’ve learned that the hard way).
My life goal is simple: meet as many people and see as many places as possible, while collecting stories, smiles, and memories along the way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because people make places meaningful.
I love meeting travelers, learning about their cultures, and sharing experiences over food, laughter, or deep talks. I enjoy cooking local dishes (and learning new ones), taking photos and videos, exploring cities by bike, and sometimes even acting or editing short travel clips for Tiktok 😜 (#ESSALMIKA)

Interests

Cooking, movies, fun activities and clubbing (sometimes not anymore🤪)

• cooking
• rafting
• local cuisine

Music, Movies, and Books

Depends of my mood how it looks like but priority to : Classic, jazz and pop as Music
Action and horror as Movies
I enjoy stories about food, culture, and travel, anything that feeds the mind and soul.

Teach, Learn, Share

Peace & Love
Cultures
Happiness

What I Can Share with Hosts

My Moroccan-UAE blend of culture, stories from around the world, and most importantly positive vibes and good energy!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Morocco, United Arab Emirates