ABOUT US
Culture Vultures is headed by British visual artist Jess Stephens and includes a small, local, broad-minded team and a wide range of collaborators.
Nestled in the small, ancient medina of Sefrou at the base of the Middle Atlas Mountains and just outside the Imperial city of Fez, Culture Vultures is close to modernity and yet steeped in the rich and fascinating history of Morocco.
The Director
Jess Stephens is a British visual artist and cultural coordinator who has lived in Sefrou, Morocco, since 2007. She is the founder and director of Culture Vultures. Her work is deeply rooted in ethical engagement, cross-cultural exploration, and responsible travel. She has a strong interest in ethnographic storytelling, decolonial tourism models, and socially conscious business practices.
The Team
Depending on project demands and the cultural environment, Culture Vultures works with a local team of freelance facilitators, program leaders and full-time administartors who bring a variety of skills and perspectives to the projects at hand. From cultural mediation and translation to logistics, hosting, and storytelling, each collaborator plays a vital role in shaping the depth and integrity of our programs.
The Community
As an organization that often facilitates encounters between the local and the international, we are grateful to our local, regional, and national communities who encourage, question, and engage with us. Our work is grounded in relationships with artisans, academics, and everyday community members whose presence and participation enrich cultural exchange, ensuring each encounter is as thoughtful and reciprocal as it is inspiring.