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A warm welcome sharing a cultural exchange with us in Kabylie, Algeria

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    I'm a mother and I welcome you to our apartment in Tizi Ouzou, a city surrounded by mountains, ideal for nature and culture lovers. The atmosphere is family-oriented and friendly. I love cooking traditional dishes and sharing my daily life. Sometimes neighbors help us with small jobs. You'll quickly feel at home!

    Je suis mère de famille et je vous accueille dans notre appartement à Tizi Ouzou, une ville entourée de montagnes, idéale pour les amoureux de nature et de culture. L’ambiance est familiale et conviviale. J’adore cuisiner des plats traditionnels et partager mon quotidien. Parfois, des voisins nous aident pour des petits travaux. Vous vous sentirez vite chez vous !

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help around the house
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Plant care
    Books
    Cooking & food
    Mountain
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    At our house, cultural exchange comes naturally: you'll discover Kabyle culture through language, traditions, home cooking, and daily family life. In return, I love learning new things about my guests' countries and customs. We share ideas, recipes, stories—quite simply, we learn from each other with respect and curiosity.

    Chez nous, l’échange culturel se fait naturellement : vous découvrirez la culture kabyle à travers la langue, les traditions, la cuisine maison, et la vie quotidienne en famille. En retour, j’adore apprendre de nouvelles choses sur les pays et les habitudes de mes invités. On partage des idées, des recettes, des histoires — tout simplement, on apprend les uns des autres avec respect et curiosité.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for a trustworthy person (or couple) to help mainly with:
    • Cooking assistance: helping with simple meal preparation, doing the dishes, and tidying up the kitchen.
    • House sitting: being present while we are away to look after the house, and possibly feeding animals if needed (to be discussed).
    • General house maintenance: basic cleaning tasks such as tidying, sweeping, and keeping the living space neat and pleasant.

    The atmosphere here is calm and friendly. We ask for about 4 to 5 hours of help per day, 5 days a week, with 2 days off. We especially appreciate people who are independent, respectful, and discreet.

    Nous recherchons une personne pour nous aider principalement avec :
    • L’aide en cuisine : préparation de repas simples, aide à la vaisselle et au rangement.
    • House-sitting : présence sur place pendant nos absences pour veiller sur la maison, éventuellement nourrir les animaux si besoin (à préciser).
    • Entretien de la maison : tâches ménagères de base comme le nettoyage, le rangement, et le maintien d’un espace de vie propre et agréable.

    L’ambiance est calme et conviviale. L’aide demandée est d’environ 4 à 5 heures par jour, 5 jours par semaine, avec 2 jours libres. Nous recherchons surtout des personnes autonomes, respectueuses et discrètes.

    We are looking for a trustworthy person (or couple) to help mainly with:
    • Cooking assistance: helping with simple meal preparation, doing the dishes, and tidying up the kitchen.
    • House sitting: being present while we are away to look after the house, and possibly feeding animals if needed (to be discussed).
    • General house maintenance: basic cleaning tasks such as tidying, sweeping, and keeping the living space neat and pleasant.

    The atmosphere here is calm and friendly. We ask for about 4 to 5 hours of help per day, 5 days a week, with 2 days off. We especially appreciate people who are independent, respectful, and discreet.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Berber: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    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

    Accommodation

    You'll stay in a comfortable two-bedroom apartment, one of which is reserved for workawayers. There's a shared bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a pleasant living room, and Wi-Fi. The apartment is located in a quiet neighborhood of Tizi Ouzou, close to shops and easy to access. Everything is designed to make you feel comfortable and welcome.
    I offer three meals a day, usually homemade with local produce. It's an opportunity to discover Kabyle cuisine and share convivial moments around the table. When I can't cook, I provide the ingredients so that you can prepare your own meals. If need be, we can also organise things together according to your dietary preferences or habits.
    Vous serez logé dans un appartement confortable avec deux chambres, dont une réservée aux workawayers. Il y a une salle de bain partagée, une cuisine équipée, un salon agréable, et une connexion Wi-Fi. L’appartement se trouve dans un quartier calme de Tizi Ouzou, proche des commerces et facile d’accès. Tout est prévu pour que vous vous sentiez à l’aise et bien accueilli.
    Je propose trois repas par jour, généralement faits maison avec des produits locaux. C’est l’occasion de découvrir la cuisine kabyle et de partager des moments conviviaux autour de la table. Lorsque je ne peux pas cuisiner, je fournis les ingrédients nécessaires pour que vous puissiez préparer vos repas. Si besoin, on peut aussi s’organiser ensemble selon vos préférences alimentaires ou habitudes.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 224472147185

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The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a grassy field, cacti, and distant buildings, set against a majestic mountain range under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a modern bathroom with a white vanity, a blue rug, and a glass-enclosed shower, featuring gray tiles and a mirror on the wall.
The image depicts a multi-story building with a tan exterior, red accents, and numerous windows, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a black leather couch, a round coffee table, and a white dining table, featuring a clock on the wall and a plant on the wall.

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