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25 Jan 2024
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Description
We have an Eco Hostel project (we are not operating as a hostal yet, still at the beginning stages)In a rural area at about 5 Kim's from Asilah town, It is being built with Adobe bricks and other Eco materials, we are situated 27Km from Tangiers and Tangiers Airport. We have the capacity to accomodate about 5-6 people at the moment and are constructing thatched huts with mud and cane (African style) to provide more in the future. Volunteers are expected to help for 5 hours per day.
We are vegetarians and only cook vegetarian food in the house. If you want fish or meet you'll have to make your own arrangements. There is a minimum commitment of 2 weeks.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
Art Projects
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn arabic, as we are in a rural enviroment volunteers can directly experience the life of the native people .
Help
In the next few months we will begin building the Eco bungalows, needing help with cob and bamboo construction. Volunteers will also be involved with growing a wide range of fruit and vegetables, and general land and building maintainance. All volunteers help with cooking, food preparation, shopping, cleaning and other household tasks.
Languages spoken
Arabic: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a spacious rural cottage where people sleep in a dormitory style! We are in the process of building further accommodation which will be ready from the Spring. We are situated in the heart of the Moroccan countryside with limited Internet access and no luxuries, guest can buy "pay as you go "credits (20 dh or 2 Euros per week)for Internet in Asilah town for their mobile devices.
What else ...
Volunteers will be able to enjoy historic Asilah with its beautiful beaches and ancient medina which is only 5 KM away. You can also enjoy local culture, rural tranquility and stunning views.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
Gracias por tu hospitalidad!! Y que el proyecto siga " para delante".
Hernán
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Gracias por tu hospitalidad!! Y que el proyecto siga " para delante".
Hernán
The place, away of the village is calm enough for enjoying the moroccan country side's charm.
They are wonderful artists.
Vera and Frank did an amazing work with mosaics in the bathroom, well surrounding and terrace, they personally hand picked the washed tiles from the beach. Frank also made a few… read more
Jamal is a nice man, he has lot of knowledge, he travelled a lot and he has to many stories. He received us very well, the house is nice and big. The place is quiet and relaxed, and the sky there is amazing! We wish the best of lucks for the project.
