Our Team
Haraka Baraka is proud to support athletes and guides who reflect our brand values. We create long term employment opportunities and provide resources to support their sporting ambitions.
Youssef Id Boullite
Ex-competitive runner and former mountain guide with the British army Youssef is now an award-winning tour guide. In his village of Aroumd, he plays a leading role in the community by helping establish the new primary school and supporting local youth through sport.
Youssef will serve as the head guide for our Morocco trips.
Photo - Youssef mid conversation on a mountain trail with his village, Aroumd, in the background (behind his right shoulder).
Nordin Bachqi
Competitive trail runner (50-80km) who is a UTMB qualifier. Nordin holds the record for fastest known time ascending and descending Toubkal from his village of Imlil (3h 32m). He began running late at the age of 20 in order to beat his brother and is already competing on the international stage at the age of 24.
We are proud to have Nordine join us all over Morocco to lead runs, act as a pacer and share his expertise.
Photo - Nordine welcoming us to the top of the Bermound trail after leading the way to the mountain pass.
Jamal Ait Ifraden
Competitive trail runner (100km +) and winner of various national trail races. Coming from a family of mountaineers, Jamal has a deep passion for all things mountain sports. When he's not training, Jamal works with various organisations to help design and deliver trail running and mountain biking competitions across the region.
We are proud to have Jamal leading runs across the High Atlas Mountains, Morocco.
Photo - Jamal watching the team warm up ahead of running some awesome trails.
Mohamed Ait Taleb
Competitive trail runner and mountain guide. Born and raised in the village of Aroumd, the last settlement before the ascent to Toubkal, he has spent his life exploring the Atlas Mountains. Using his deep knowledge of the region, Mohammed helps create and map new routes as well as being a mountain guide.
We are proud to have Jamal leading runs across the High Atlas Mountains, Morocco.
Photo - Mid run fuelling as we pass Mohamed some dates.
Hamzeh Samawi
Syrian cyclist, now based between Jordan and the United Kingdom. He developed the first ever cycle school in Jordan, teaching hundreds of young people in Amman how to cycle as well as organising and leading weekly group rides.
We are proud to have Hamzeh leading bike touring trips across the region.
Photo - Jordanian individual time trial race in September 2024 where Hamzeh placed second.
Abdulazeez Noor
Azeez represents Jordan on the international stage, having won the national championships in both the half marathon and 3000m steeple chase. Born and raised in the city of Amman, his ambition is to reach the Olympics.
We are proud to have Azeez leading training sessions on our trips to Jordan.
Photo - Azeez leading interval sessions at the sports city in Amman.
Huthaifa Ahmad
Hudaifa is from a family of runners and therefore has a deep passion for the sport. He most recently won the Damascus marathon in 2025 and is a respected coach. Having been born and raised in the village of Hakama he is proud to represent the Irbid region of Jordan.
We are proud to have Huthaifi as lead coach on all our trips to Jordan.
Photo - Hutaifi posing as he runs past on the iconic forest loop in the sports city, Amman.
Hamzeh Samawi
“I participate in races to improve my skills and for the joy of riding. With experience living between cultures, I bring a unique perspective and embrace Haraka Baraka’s values of community.”
Join the team
If you are passionate about sports and want to work in the tourism industry then get in touch. Don’t hesitate if you are from a location we don’t offer yet, we are open to working with athletes and guides from all over the region.
