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I am a Bedouin, named Ghassab, and I am living in little Petra.
I was born in a cave in Petra. All my family is born in caves, and nowadays they live in a village, that was built by the government. We are real beduins, still living in the mountains, often staying in tents and caves.
I have a herd of 60 goats which me and my mother look after, taking them up into the mountains every day. My mother is 85 years old and is a healer with natural medicine, she knows all about medicine from herbs, and until a few years ago assisted with births. She speaks arabic and is very strong and healthy for her age.
I studied natural medicine and yoga, and I am specialized in physiotherapy (cracking joints).
Now I have ideas to make a good place for tourists, around my cave, so everybody can enjoy Eco life in nature.
Here in Jordan I have my own travel organisation and I am also working as a guide. I speak 3 languages which are Arabic, English, German.
I am looking for volunteers who like to work with animals to help herding the goats up in the mountains, as well as cleaning and feeding them at the stall.
I look for volunteers with plenty of time and patience, happy to adapt to different situations and learn more about beduin culture. Working hours are flexible and sometimes i like to make nature trips with my guests.
The work is from one week to three weeks.
During your free time, you can go hiking, learning Bedouin cooking, enjoying nature, visiting Bedouin families or listening to the silence... and of course visiting Petra.
Hope to hear from you!! We are accepting volunteers
Greatings,
Ghassab and Nora
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Aide à la maison
Accueil / tourisme
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
I will be happy to share my knowledge about Bedouin way of life (culture, food, activities, knowledge about nature...).
I can also share tips about meditation and yoga, for self-healing.
Aide
Herding goats (with my mother) from the early morning until evening, in the mountains. Some days helping cleaning the stalls or feeding the baby goats.
Langues parlées
Arabe: Courant
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
You can stay with me in a spare room in my house in little petra, or outside/in the cave, depending on the time of year.
Autres infos...
I am living a sober life in nature, and want to make everything eco.
I have a jeep for transport.
I am a really good cook.
The area where I live is a great place for hiking or outdoor activities in general. Petra is really close, and you can spend your free time discovering the "City of Stone".
Not too far are also other places worth visiting : Shobak castle, Wadi Ghweir, Wadi Araba and its high sand dunes, Petra mountains and canyons. Further are also Wadi Rum and Aqaba, for a week-end for instance.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
Cet hôte a dit qu’il acceptait les personnes voyageant avec un animal.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Un
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
N° de référence hôte : 13883689784c
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23 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Susann) pour l'hôte
In this place you will be taken deep into Jordanian and Bedouin culture. You will experience like no one else how the Bedouins live back then and especially today.
I don't know a word of Arabic and Noura knows a few words of English but working with her was just great and somehow we always got along.
In the morning, tea with the neighbors in the… read more
I don't know a word of Arabic and Noura knows a few words of English but working with her was just great and somehow we always got along.
In the morning, tea with the neighbors in the… read more
22 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Amelie) pour l'hôte
I spent a wonderful week with Ghassab's family, walking in the mountains with his mother and the goats each day.
It was my first workaway experience and I loved how it combined the work with animals and being in nature while I could experience some Beduin lifestyle and culture.
Ghassab is a friendly and kind host, who himself has much… read more
It was my first workaway experience and I loved how it combined the work with animals and being in nature while I could experience some Beduin lifestyle and culture.
Ghassab is a friendly and kind host, who himself has much… read more
5 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Vicky) pour l'hôte
Had an really amazing time in nature herding the goats was such a unique experience that I have never done in my life, honestly so grateful for the cultural exchange. Meeting the families they were so kind and generous. Ghassab was really thoughtful and would go out of his way to arrange everything from going to petra and even going back to amman.… read more
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23 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Susann) pour l'hôte
In this place you will be taken deep into Jordanian and Bedouin culture. You will experience like no one else how the Bedouins live back then and especially today.
I don't know a word of Arabic and Noura knows a few words of English but working with her was just great and somehow we always got along.
In the morning, tea with the neighbors in the… read more
I don't know a word of Arabic and Noura knows a few words of English but working with her was just great and somehow we always got along.
In the morning, tea with the neighbors in the… read more
22 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Amelie) pour l'hôte
I spent a wonderful week with Ghassab's family, walking in the mountains with his mother and the goats each day.
It was my first workaway experience and I loved how it combined the work with animals and being in nature while I could experience some Beduin lifestyle and culture.
Ghassab is a friendly and kind host, who himself has much… read more
It was my first workaway experience and I loved how it combined the work with animals and being in nature while I could experience some Beduin lifestyle and culture.
Ghassab is a friendly and kind host, who himself has much… read more
5 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Vicky) pour l'hôte
Had an really amazing time in nature herding the goats was such a unique experience that I have never done in my life, honestly so grateful for the cultural exchange. Meeting the families they were so kind and generous. Ghassab was really thoughtful and would go out of his way to arrange everything from going to petra and even going back to amman.… read more
9 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Lidia) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Ghassab and his family/team for one week and it was amazing! The communication with him before going there was really simple, no big "getting to know each other", but it all went super well. I was supposed to help his mother Nora with goats, but since I'm a tour guide as well, I got to join Ghassab hiking group for a 5 days hike from… read more
1 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Simon Bruhn) pour l'hôte
I had a very special experience with Nura, Ghassab, Nuwibe (hope it's spelled correctly), and the rest of the family and community. I went with Nura and the goats for 6 days and was there for a total of 8 days to also visit Little Petra and Petra. I would have loved to stay for at least a few more days and I hope to be back some time.
I think… read more
I think… read more
25 mai 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Allison & Lisa) pour l'hôte
The stay in Petra with Ghassab and his mother Nula was one of the beautiful memories in my life, we hiked with goats through canyon in day time, and Ghassab would always bring you some surprises after work, as Traditional Bedouin dinner with his family(His sister is a amazing chef), or sometimes he'll take you to join dinner in caves with other… read more
29 avr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Maïlys) pour l'hôte
I only spent five days with Ghassab and Nora but I felt really lucky to live this very unique experience. I will never forget my days walking in the mountains with Nora and I’m still amazed by her strength (no one can compete with her ahah). Ghassab is a really nice person, generous and fun to be with! I spent all my evenings in the camps of… read more
15 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Federica) pour l'hôte
I spent 10 days with Ghassab and Nura in a house next to the village. The place is beautiful and really in a good position to explore other surroundings. The work with Nura was very nice, we hiked everyday in the mountains with the goats and she gave me some indications in Arabic which I tried to follow and most of the time we understood each… read more
31 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Tracy Kamilha) pour l'hôte
I am really very sad to leave this place. Apart from the fact that the place is really WOW, the one that takes the crown is Mama Nura.
Despite the fact that she only speaks almost 10 words in English to you, THAT IS NOT AN IMPEDIMENT. She is a woman of a little over 85 years old and despite that, she is agile, strong and in very good physical… read more
Despite the fact that she only speaks almost 10 words in English to you, THAT IS NOT AN IMPEDIMENT. She is a woman of a little over 85 years old and despite that, she is agile, strong and in very good physical… read more
29 mai 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Jay) pour l'hôte
A very unique experience which I shall never forget. Everyone very welcoming and helpful. Ghassab is a very knowlegable and kind host. I spent most of my stay with Nora and the goats which was a very novel experience. This involved feeding, shearing, milking and spending time herding them through the mountains, which was wonderful. Not for the… read more
1 avr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Richard & Rebecca) pour l'hôte
Staying with Ghassab was such a beautiful experience ! Ghassab made us feel very at home. Always made sure we have food, tea, blankets or making sure we are happy with the work we do. I would usually go to the mountains with Ghassab’s mother Nora and her goats. That was for me very meditative experience since Nira doesnt speak english and I dont… read more
3 déc. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Psysalys) pour l'hôte
First of all, I thank you Ghassab for your hospitality and for letting me be a part of your bedouin familly for a little bit more than a month. A big thanks to Nora too for sharing her days with me, I already miss walking with her and the goats in the mountains!
I came in Jordan to improve my Arabic and what I can say is that I had lots of moments… read more
I came in Jordan to improve my Arabic and what I can say is that I had lots of moments… read more
26 nov. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jenny)
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23 oct. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Jenny) pour l'hôte
Working with Ghassab was a lonely experience. There wasn't much work. We cleaned the goat pen on day one and two and we did a hike to find a new route on day three. On day four I was greeted with "Today is your free day. I have no work for you. Ciao" and Ghassab was out the door leaving me alone in the tiny house in the tiny village in the middle… read more
9 déc. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Asta)
Asta stay with me 10 days in Petra she help me with the hiking grope in Petra and the rest was in the Bedouin village
in the guesthouse wit tourist she was very helpful person and friendly.i toast her for very thing it she did good work. in the Bedouin eco house
thank you
in the guesthouse wit tourist she was very helpful person and friendly.i toast her for very thing it she did good work. in the Bedouin eco house
thank you
(Très bien
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15 nov. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Asta) pour l'hôte
I spent 10 days volunteering here in Nowember. On the very first day I got to join a group of italian tourists and I really enjoyed hiking into Petra as well as sleeping in a cave (I recommend to try it if possible).
The work was not very diffucult, mostly I helped at the appartment in the village, where rooms are rented for guests - helping with… read more
The work was not very diffucult, mostly I helped at the appartment in the village, where rooms are rented for guests - helping with… read more
27 oct. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Miriam_7112) pour l'hôte
I had such a great time in Jordan. Ghassab is wonderful host, thank you! And he looked after me during the time I was ill (most of my stay there unfortunately!). I helped around the guesthouse and was able to join Ghassab's tour in the ancient city of Petra, and a hiking trip guided by his brother. I was provided with everything I needed, plus a… read more
10 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Klavs)
the sty with me some days the were very nice and very friendly the help me in the house work the do good jape to
i hope you had a great time in Jordan
i hope you had a great time in Jordan
(Excellent
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10 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Leslie)
Lisa and Leila sty 3 nights at my place the were very nice and help full ladys the have very little time to sty it was not for work just to visit but the help little things at the house the were very friendly and nice persons
I hope to see you again for longer time
I hope to see you again for longer time
(Excellent
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27 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dina)
I host Dina for one week in Petra she came from Wadi rum to Petra with some friends. She helped us with in Petra work in the cave and with tourst camping in Petra and In the desert.Dina is very helpful percon.she is just experience percon
We had a great time with alli and Nora to
Have a great trip
We had a great time with alli and Nora to
Have a great trip
(Excellent
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22 août 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Dina) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Ghassab for a week and had a really good time! He looks after his team and makes sure you are always well-fed - arab hospitality at its best. I got to join on group hikes around Petra (incredible views off the beaten path!), stay in two of his caves and there are some adorable puppies at his guest house to play with. Tasks were… read more
26 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elizabeth)
Elizabeth stay 10 days she is very nice lady friendly percon she helped us in the cave and with camping in the desert with groups and hiking we had great time with. Elizabeth alli and Nora in the house she have here on room in our house in little Petra
We miss you
We miss you
(Excellent
)
26 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (sucapurisse)
I had a great experience with suellen she wery activ percon
(Excellent
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20 août 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (sucapurisse) pour l'hôte
It was my first Workaway experience and had a great time with Ghassab. Meeting him was a good chance to understand the Bedouin hospitality. I helped him for a week in the desert and in his cave giving support with the guests and cooking for them. In the end, he introduced me to his partner who offered me a job. So, thanks to Guassab, my staying in… read more
28 mars 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Michèle) pour l'hôte
I stayed two weeks with Ghassab and I had a wonderful time. It was nice and fun. I helped the cooks to prepare the meals for the clients coming for dinner after or before hiking in the desert. Ghassab is cool and gives you time to enjoy the bedouin life and visit by yourself if you wish. Living in the cave was an amazing experience for me and… read more
26 mars 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Dori) pour l'hôte
I stayed in Petra for two weeks with Ghassab. The first week I was with 3 other girls and it was a really fun time. The work was really easy. Usually just cleaning and cooking, sometimes helping in the cave and with tourists. I would recommend being SUPER flexible if you come here. Plans constantly change and you really don't know what's actually… read more
23 mars 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Aimee-Rose)
i host Aimee fro 2 week in Petra Aimee is very great person nice and lovely she very nice she help me with hiking groups in Petra and wadi rum and the cave at home to she Mack grit food
she can be good guide in Jordan for tours
she is very good worker she have one house in the village after some days i have moor girls in the house for helping in… read more
she can be good guide in Jordan for tours
she is very good worker she have one house in the village after some days i have moor girls in the house for helping in… read more
(Excellent
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16 mars 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Aimee-Rose) pour l'hôte
I spent almost one month with ghassab and I feel completly indebted to Him and his team. He was so much more than just a host when I had some bad times in my trip, he is a truly honest guy who always went above and beyond.
I was mainly helping ghassab with tours he had booked, the best been a week long hike from Petra to wadi rum, we also had… read more
I was mainly helping ghassab with tours he had booked, the best been a week long hike from Petra to wadi rum, we also had… read more
23 mars 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hélène)
i host Lina fro 7 days in Petra Lina is very great lady nice and lovely funny she have very nice way to let evryone to love here.
she is very good worker i hope you like the time here in Jordan we had good food the help in the house work good luck
i hope to see you soon in Jordan
she is very good worker i hope you like the time here in Jordan we had good food the help in the house work good luck
i hope to see you soon in Jordan
(Excellent
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14 mars 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Hélène) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Ghassab for only a week. If I could I would have stayed longer, but I unfortunately had to leave. But I wish one day I will be able to come back and stay for more time. Ghassab is very easy going, open minded, kind and generous person. He will tell you lots of nice and funny stories about his life and he will make sure you are happy… read more
23 janv. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Anita) pour l'hôte
I had an incredible experice staying at Ghassabs place!
I helped him working in his new cave and I loved doing so! The work was not that hard and we had lovely food every day of my staying. I met most of his family and enjoyed original beduine experience in the village. We slept in his beatiful pink cave and I saw one of the most amazing sunsets… read more
I helped him working in his new cave and I loved doing so! The work was not that hard and we had lovely food every day of my staying. I met most of his family and enjoyed original beduine experience in the village. We slept in his beatiful pink cave and I saw one of the most amazing sunsets… read more
14 nov. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Claire) pour l'hôte
I stayed 3 weeks at Ghassab's place, first 2 weeks and then I came back a few weeks later after visiting the north of Jordan because I really liked it! Ghassab is the perfect host: always very nice and welcoming. I was happy to discover the bedouin life, drinking tea and living in a cave!
Ghassab receives tourists (a lot of french tourists) in… read more
Ghassab receives tourists (a lot of french tourists) in… read more
7 août 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Hannah) pour l'hôte
Ghassab was an incredibly generous host who truly cares about his volunteers and his tour guests. I stayed for four days with Ghassab in his cave and he also welcomed me into his home. I helped him build a small cement wall, did light house keeeping tasks and helped with cooking/serving his tour guests. Ghassab was respectful and kind and I would… read more
20 mai 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Bettina) pour l'hôte
I stayed nearly one week with ghassab. He made me really feel like at home. He cares that you feel comfortable. I helped him a little bit of renovating, with the housework and translating, but there wasn't much work. So you have enough time to enjoy the peace and the silence in little petra and you can discover the nice landscape. Little petra is… read more
15 févr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Sarah) pour l'hôte
I had wonderful time in petra, all thanks to Ghassab! I was lucky to help him on a hiking tour with italian tourists and was assisting the staff in preparing food and cooking, cleaning, packing and setting up tents. Most of the time i could join the hiking group myself and experience the best of Jordan's nature. The work was so much fun and i… read more
20 déc. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (twinsisters_Mia_Tina) pour l'hôte
Simple fact: Ghassab was our best host ever. Argument 1: He is original and very kind and generous person. Argument 2: He is intelligent and has a sense of humor and likes to joke. Argument 3: He can introduce you to authentic bedouin people and life. Argument 4: He will share everything with you, he is very helpfull. Argument 5: He cooks good… read more
31 août 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (lourdes1303) pour l'hôte
We expend a week with Ghassad and really we have a very nice time , the work is no hard, he is so friendly and generous , we really apreciate everything that he did for us thank you Ghassad we are going to miss you
19 août 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Luiza) pour l'hôte
I worked/stayed with Ghassab for two weeks and it was awesome. I am sure I couldn't have found a better place to be at in Jordan. The work I did was helping to build a terrace in one of Ghassab's cave, pretty much carrying stones (but don't worry about because you wont work every day doing that and Ghassab wont let you to work on the hot… read more
28 juin 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Aurélie) pour l'hôte
I helped Ghassab for some improvements in the cave and on the road to the cave which was damaged after the last flood. After hard work, we enjoyed some softer time, relaxing, having good meals and nice tea...! Ghassab was a very good host and I was really happy to contribute to the improvement of this piece of cultural heritage that is the cave,… read more
22 févr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Cristina)
thank you for your visit i hope you had good time in you travil
(Bien
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2 févr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Cristina) pour l'hôte
I stayed at Gassab’s place in Little Petra for 5 days. He is a nice guy, friendly and a great cook. He is not living at his cave right now. He is in a house in the village, is a real Bedouin home, very nice. You are a short walk away from Little Petra’s ruins, which are gorgeous. Petra is 1.5 hrs walking.
9 nov. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Magdalena) pour l'hôte
I spent five great weeks in Jordan and I'm sure that I couldn't have better host than Ghassab. He is a really nice and interesting person ang very good cooker. And the place is marvelous - both Petra and Ghassab's cave are worth visiting.
My work wasn't hard, because I mostly worked with the Internet, but note that there is mostly work for man -… read more
My work wasn't hard, because I mostly worked with the Internet, but note that there is mostly work for man -… read more
27 août 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alex & Julia )
hi
thank you Alex for your help it was very nice of you to have time to help me in petra i hope to see you soon he is full of energy
thank you Alex for your help it was very nice of you to have time to help me in petra i hope to see you soon he is full of energy
(Très bien
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27 août 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Alex & Julia ) pour l'hôte
I had a really good time with Ghassab, the work wasn't too hard or too often and he really shows you the Bedouin way of life. The cave is beautiful especially at night (soooo many stars). I would definitely recommend it for anyone else and will try and make it back there myself!
