Country Manager - Morocco (DMC)

About the companyMagic Travels is a Destination Management Company specializing in premium and tailor-made travel experiences for international tour operators and travel agencies. As part of our expansion, we are opening a brand-new DMC office in Morocco and are looking for the person who will build and lead it.Who should apply (please read carefully)This role is exclusively for experienced travel-industry professionals. You must have held a senior role in a DMC or inbound tour operator. Applications from candidates without prior experience in a DMC or the inbound travel industry, or from junior profiles, will not be considered.About the roleThis is a founder-style leadership role. As Country Manager, you will set up our Morocco operation from the ground up - entity, team, supplier network and product - and run it as a profit center. We are looking for a senior DMC professional who knows the destination inside out and has a deep command of contracting, production, supplier relationships and the premium/luxury travel market.What you will doBuild the Morocco office from scratch: structure, hiring, processes and day-to-day operationsNegotiate and secure contracts with hotels, transport companies, guides and other suppliersDevelop a portfolio of premium and tailor-made travel products and experiencesOwn the commercial relationship with our international (notably European) source marketsManage the local P&L, budget and supplier costsRecruit, train and lead the local teamWhat we are looking forNon-negotiable: proven senior/leadership experience within a DMC or inbound tour operator, with a minimum of 5 years in the travel/tourism industryDeep knowledge of the Moroccan destination and an established local network of suppliers and partnersStrong contracting and production experience (hotels, transport, guides, etc.)Track record in product development and high-end / tailor-made travelExperience working with European or international source marketsEntrepreneurial mindset: comfortable building something from the ground up, hands-on and business-drivenFluent in French and English (Arabic is a strong plus)Based in Morocco (Casablanca or Marrakech) or willing to relocateWhat we offerThe opportunity to launch and own a new market for an established DMCFull ownership and autonomy over the Morocco operationDirect collaboration with company leadershipA competitive package aligned with your seniority and experience