Help at a guest house in Zagora, Morocco

Morocco

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10/01/2022
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Salam! We are running guesthouse in Zagora, a city in the south of Morocco, nearby the desert. Our guesthouse is run by a team of 3 very friendly people. Years ago we started renovating a little kasbah, which is like a little castle, to turn it into a hotel. It is located in the palmtree garden area of the city which is perfect for you to take wounderful excoursions between datepalms and pomegranates.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will experience the richness of Moroccan culture by staying in Zagora, interacting and cooking meals with our staff. Meet travelers from around the world, you can practice all kinds of languages and gain experience in hospitality sector. You will for sure leave our guesthouse with a bunch of new friends.
Help
We need some help with our daily duties. This includes house keeping tasks like making sure that the rooms are prepared in the right way for the guests, and keeping the pool area clean. The kitchen also needs a helping hand from time to time.
We will first help you to get to know the place and feel comfortable.
Languages
Languages spoken
Arabic: Fluent
Berber: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have a room on the top of the house where our volunteers can sleep. The bathroom is in a seperate room, just downstairs.
What else ...
In your free time you can visit the city of Zagora and the whole draa valley region.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a stable wi-fi connection and you can work from public spaces in the hotel
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
3 hours a day / 5 days a week

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(5.0)

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(5.0)

31/12/2021

Left by Workawayer (Shudan & Maonan) for host

This is our first workaway. The building of the hotel is very similar to the old castle, very interesting experience . Our job is to assist the staff in making breakfast and cleaning the room.
Brahim is the host here, a chic Moroccan gentleman. He treats everyone with kindness and kindness and take work very seriously. He has very good staff and… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Zahid & Khadija) for host

it was absolutely a blast. it was out first experience . Brahim and his staff are incredibly amazing people. they made us feel comfortable and at home. Brahim is blessed with a great nature. he is a compassionate man. he has a beautiful family we got to meet them. we felt like we were with our best friend. Yasin and Omar and all the other guys… read more

(Excellent )

18/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Oğuzhan)

Oğuzhan is one of the most heartwarming and open individuals we have ever met; after just a couple of days he became part of the family.
He's great with people , thanks to his previous work in our Hotel , Helping with Touriste , Cleaning the garden and the Pool , ceaning the kitchen and dishes . He helped us also the take nice picture of the Hotel… read more

(Excellent )

10/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Oğuzhan) for host

Salamun aleykum !

I spent 3 amazing weeks in this hotel. Brahim was awesome, he asked everytime how am i, good or not. Once I had to change my room for other workawayers for a few days and he said sorry many times, even though changing room was totally ok for me :)

I took some pictures of hotel in first few days.Other days helping breakfast… read more

(Excellent )

14/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Betta) for host

Our stay in Zagora was an incredible experience! We could only stay a short time but were welcomed like family. We helped with cleaning the beautiful hostel in the mornings, and with cleaning up after dinner. The best part was being able to share communal meals with the other workers, which was a wonderful way to experience Berber culture. They… read more

(Excellent )

23/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alex & Lia) for host

Marhaba!!!
We've spent a couple of enriching months with all the staff of the hostel. There was no problem to modificate and adapt the working schedule to our necessities in order to enjoy as much as possible our stay in the city. So we feel really thankful about the hospitality and the kindness we've received. It's been so easy to comunicate and… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (anna elisabetta) for host

Azul,
J'ai passé deux mois merveilleux chez Brahim. À la base, je devais rester dix jours mais puis j'étais tellement bien que je n'arrivais pas à partir. Depuis le premier jour je me suis sentie chez moi, ils m'ont fait sentir chez moi!
Tout le monde est super sympa et très drôle. Ils sont toujours souriants et disponibles pour chaque chose dont… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mariel & Niklas) for host

(Saaaaallllaaaaammmm) :hearts:

We have spent almost three weeks with the people of this project and it has been a pleasure!

Here in Zagora we have started our experience in Morocco and it will always be like our home.

We leave there friends and people we will always want to see again.

Speaking a little more of the experience itself, the room… read more

(Excellent )

26/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Giselle & Daniel) for host

My boyfriend and I spent over a week helping around Brahim's beautiful place. We had a great time helping around the kitchen and cleaning, chatting to the workers and the guests and learning about the culture in a welcoming environment. We were treated like part of the family and wish we could have done more for them. Zagora is a slow paced town,… read more

(Excellent )

20/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mireia & Martina) for host

Hi!! We are two friends who spent almost 10 days with Brahim and with all of his staff. It was an amazing experience, all of them are lovely and you feel like home. Zagora is a beautiful, quiet and cozy place, the perfect town if you want to know more about their culture and habits.
The work isn't hard and the room and the breakfast are… read more

(Excellent )

25/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Heike)

Heike est une filles tres tres gentille , elle nous a beaucoup aider a la Maison avec les touristes , le netoyage et des photos de Travaux de decoration ...
Merci encore une fois Heike et Nous esperons bien te recevoir parmis nous une prochaine fois .

(No show)

14/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Heike) for host

Dear Brahim,
sorry, I couldn't find the time to return to you and stay at the auberge after our trip to the desert.
Nevertheless, thanks for two amazing weeks at your maison d'hôtes, it was such a nice and great experience.

Brahim was really helpful whenever needed and all the time very friendly. Hussain, who is taking care of the auberge… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Wendy & Tim) for host

This was our first Workaway. After a very bad experience travelling from Marrakech to Zagora, on a journey which should have taken 8 hours on a Supratours bus, actually took 18 hours....we were pleasantly surprised!
Brahim (the owner) was there to greet us, he is a lovely, friendly easy going person. He made our stay there very good. He was very… read more

(Excellent )

23/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Miranda) for host

My boyfriend and I stayed here for about a week and truly enjoyed the experience of being in a small town in Morocco. It is a very nice, traditional style home serving typical Moroccan breakfast to guest, and Brahim himself was very attentive to us.
All other staff (Ali, Mohammad, and Hadischa) are super friendly and someone is always around if… read more

(Very good )

29/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Miranda)

Miranda and her boyfriend Kane are excellent workawayers! They were a great help in the kitchen and other areas of our guest house. Always very friendly, polite and fun! Good luck with all your travelling and we hope that you come back one day!

(Excellent )

20/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sabine) for host

What I liked:
Brahim is answering fast, he welcomed me with my 5,5 year old son. It is very nice renovated in the traditional moroccan style. The staff is really kind, Mohamed can not speak english but he took us for a walk through the palmoasis, we talked with hands and feets. Alli´s english is good and he is funny. Sometimes he drove together… read more

(Very good )

17/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nicole) for host

Brahim welcomed me and my boyfriend Michel for our very first workaway for 1 week! We are very grateful that he gave us this opportunity. We experienced the true Moroccan life away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy cities like Marrakech.

Brahim owns a beautiful bed and breakfast just south of Zagora in a town called Amzrou. Outside of… read more

(Very good )

10/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Adela) for host

Well my experience was terrible but it was due to my health condition. Frist three days were very nice and I wanted to stay as long as possible. The calm atmosphere, long warm nights and extremely friendly staff made me feel good there and I wanted to help more and fit more into the daily routine. When I got sick the guys were very caring and… read more

(Excellent )

08/02/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)

Luca is very possitive , He helped us so Muche in our Guest House , and we have enjoy a nice moment Together ,
he is realy a Good man and we hope he come back one Because his Help is very Interessing .
Thank you Luca

(Excellent )

29/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host

I totally loved my time here. I definitely wish to go back again for a longer stay. Morocco is a beautiful country but the South and the desert have captivated me the most. The work was little due to low season and the efficiency of the terrific team. I helped out with online marketing, reception, serving meals and generally being nice with the… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host

I srongly recommend to any one to choose Brahim, very positive and helpful person, anything else in Zagora will be wrong decision, if you want to get the real experience in nice riad and much more just stay with Brahim, big THANKS.
I wish you very successful 2015 and not only....

(Excellent )

25/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (George) for host

This is a very beautyfull guesthouse!
I visit Zagora last December and i spend there few days.. it was something new for me, my first volunteering experience & also to join the local's way of life. I try to help a bit..
it was nice to meet Brahim, Mustafa and Ali..

thanks again for the hospitality!

(Good )

26/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Jade-Leigh & Ololade ) for host

I spent 4 nights in September with Brahim and the rest of the team. I had a great experience, and I think 4 nights was about right for me. The work isn't too hard, and you'll have plenty of time to head into the desert, local markets, or just sunbathe in the 40 degree + heat! (I went there in September).

It's great if you can package it into a… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (nicola) for host

The work here was quite easy, cleaning rooms and helping to prepare food for guests. I didnt realise that June is a slow month for tourists due to the heat so there were not a lot of guests when I was there. This made my job easy but I also got a little bored and lonely at times. The other staff were friendly but not always around.
Fortunately I… read more

(Very good )

15/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Lizzie) for host

I stayed for a very wonderful week at Brahim's place. I stayed in June and the weather was wonderfully warm. The work was pleasant and I had great fun going to the Zagora and swimming in a local river with Mustapha and Ali (the two workers). The food was delicious and I felt I learned a lot of about the history of Morocco from educational walks… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Angel)

tank you Julia and Angel we miss you so muche .
see you may be next Time Inchalah

(Excellent )

04/02/2014

Left by Workawayer (Julia & Angel) for host

We helped Brahim, Mustafa and Ali last october and november for a period of 6 weeks approx.

It was supposed to be 2 hours daily help but were 6. It was supposed to be without food, and they invited us for dinner, lunch and breakfast many times. It was supposed to be just help, but we received some dirhams from customers, so at the end was not as… read more

(Very good )

21/01/2014

Left by Workawayer (Silvia & Marco) for host

We spent more than two weeks here. After few weeks, we felt to be in a big family! It has been great to share our time, friendship, experiences whith all the wonderful people we've met. Brahim, Ali, Mustapha, and also all the people around we've spent with the evening around the fire talking and making music... About the work, it isn't hard and is… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Irene) for host

I stayed here for three weeks. They were very welcoming and always asking how I was doing. Whenever I had a problem, I could not get any money from the bank for example, they helped me out! Brahim even reserved my busticket so I did not have to worry about that.
The work was not very hard and I had a lot of free time. I got to meet a lot of nice… read more

(Excellent )

03/05/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)

Gabriel est vraiment une personne bien sérieux et serviable . il a nous beaucoup aider dans notre petit Hotel , et tres aimable .
J'esper q'il reviendra chez nous prochainement car on a bcp apprécier son rencontre .
Merci encore gabriele

(Excellent )

26/04/2013

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host

This was my first workaway experience and its been a really good week. Very much felt welcomed from everyone here. Brahim's generosity and humour will be missed as will the company of Mustapha, Morad, Salah and everyone else I've met here. The work was enjoyable and atmosphere relaxed. With opportunities to explore the Sahara this is a great place… read more

(Excellent )

26/03/2013

Left by Workawayer (carina) for host

It was my first Workaway experience, and it will be very difficult to top it! I absolutely loved my experience! I only stayed there two weeks, and I very much wish I had stayed longer
A beautiful bed and breakfast in the beautiful town of Zagora, in the south of Morocco. I feel that what I gained from the exchange was far greater than what I… read more

(Excellent )

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