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Help build our ecolodge in Siwa Oasis, Egypt

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  • Description

    Description

    I am Sayed and I am a local Siwan native that has been working with Western Desert safaris for over 20 years. Currently I am developing my own projects on my ecofarm and renovating houses for rent. I am a crazy person with a wide range of experience in various jobs building houses naturally from mud and salt, desert safari guiding, growing up in the desert studying nature in its reality, traveling to 15 countries learning about their different cultures and natures... and I have so much love and I want to pass it to people. I love to welcome all guests and share the beauty of our oasis.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
    Farmstay help
    Help with Eco Projects
    Help around the house
    Animal Care
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Art Projects
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Siwa enjoys a rich culture with its own native customs and traditions being the most isolated oasis in Egypt. Siwans descend from Berbers and we speak our own unwritten language called Siwi. Siwa has remained in near complete isolation until the construction of the road from Marsa Matrouh just less than 40 years ago. Come experience living in a place sort of untouched by time and sort of meeting the modern world, very connected to simple living. We have many things to learn from each other!

  • Help

    Help

    I have so many projects going on and currently I am focused on looking for help with renovating and building an ecolodge on a beautiful piece of land at a special location. We are working together interconnected with nature really making use of its abundance to allow the serenity and energy of the environment to be super homey and comfortable to be enjoyed.
    We need help from almost all areas possible: designers, artists (wood sculpting, recycling natural materials to incorporate them into decoration and furniture), builders, gardeners, marketers to help us raise funds for our project, agronomists, engineers... There are many various jobs requiring a wide range of skills and we are receptive to any of the ways you could contribute in helping us out with creating our paradise together!

    I am also looking for a helper to clean and maintain a home that is sometimes used for rent or to host tourists. Friends, tourists, family, and guests are sometimes hosted for dinner or other gatherings here that the Workawayer can join and help.

  • Languages spoken

    Arabic: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have your home in a comfortable apartment alone or shared with other volunteers. This is also the home the housekeeper will be taking care of. It is 15 minutes walk to Shali, the main center of the town, and there is a nice rooftop area to enjoy. For food we will cook/share/provide you with 2 meals/day.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    As I am working with tourism, there may be some spontaneous opportunities to explore some of the many historical sites in Siwa, as well as the magnificent desert that surrounds our oasis, the Great Sand Sea.

  • 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

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The image depicts a desert landscape with a man standing in the distance, wearing a hat and holding a stick, set against a backdrop of sand dunes and sparse vegetation.
The image depicts a desert landscape with a cluster of buildings, featuring a prominent structure with a flat roof and a smaller building to its left, surrounded by a vast expanse of sand.
The image depicts a desert landscape with a cluster of trees and a body of water, featuring a small village or town in the background, surrounded by sand dunes and a clear sky.
The image depicts four individuals enjoying a meal on a colorful blanket in the desert, with a mountainous landscape serving as a picturesque backdrop.
The image depicts two men standing on an excavator bucket, with one holding a long pole, next to a palm tree in a desert landscape.
The image shows a 4x4 vehicle navigating a rugged terrain, with a driver\'s perspective view of the front end and wheels, conveying a sense of adventure and off-road capability.
The image depicts a desert landscape with a dry riverbed, featuring a small body of water and a sandy shore, surrounded by arid terrain and sparse vegetation.
The image depicts two men sitting on a rug, enjoying a meal together, with a large platter of food between them, surrounded by various items on the floor.

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