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My name is Paul and I have been developing our permaculture farm stay project for several years. I have been working for UNICEF and many INGOs (OXFAM, SCF UK, British Red Cross etc) as a public health worker for many years as well as developing this project. The aim of my project is to use agro tourism to model permaculture and climate change adaptation techniques to the village within which I live and perhaps further.
I'm English but speak several other languages imperfectly (French, Spanish, Portuguese and Deriga), with various degrees of confidence. I have a son, after whom the farm is named and who currently lives in UK. Also living with me are 2 dogs, a cat, 3 goats, several chickens and soon to be, a donkey.
The project is a Farm stay with 7 rooms, plus a private house with 2 bedrooms and we are just about to open to the public and I hope that you will help me to begin this journey. We are trying to grow all of our own organic food and practice a "Farm to Fork" vegetarian/vegan middle eastern/north African cuisine. Our focus is upon learning by doing, whether that is in the garden, the kitchen or on the world wide web!
At the time of writing (March 2004) we have 3 workers in our gardens and building. We're hoping to open this Easter when we'll be employing a local cook and cleaner.
I can only say that our project is beautiful and surrounded by the beauty of nature. We have mountains all around us and experience a Mediterranean climate. We are close enough to Chefchaouen to walk to/from town, but far away enough to enjoy the full benefits of nature.
I love it here, as does everyone who has visited, I hope you will also.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are an organic farm and are trying to include climate change adaptation techniques to our farm and natural resources. Thus you will be part of a learning environment that includes permaculture/agroecology and many climate change adaptation systems/learning.
Our farm is also in a small mountain village above Chefchaouen in Morocco. You will be able to live amongst our local community and experience life and culture much as many of our Moroccan neighbours do.
We also have a vegan/vegetarian, farm to fork kitchen, where we use traditional North African and Middle Eastern cuisine/recipes.
Help
We are looking for 3 skill sets. It may be that you have one or all three, but we are happy to have 3 different people.
1. Hotel Management Experience. We are opening up our new farm stay and are looking for someone with experience in setting up/running booking and management systems specifically. This would suit someone with experience of working in hospitality/hotels.
2. Social Media Experience. As part of our new farm stay we hope to establish our social media presence. Unfortunately we have very limited experience of this and as such would appreciate someone who can help us set up and run i.e. Facebook and Instagram for our new project.
3. Yoga Teacher/Practitioner. We also want to learn about Yoga and to see if we would be able to establish Yoga classes at our new farm stay.
All positions will also be asked to help around the farm and in the house, there's lots to learn and do.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Most definately, and I'd love to have the opportunity to improve any of my current languages.
Accommodation
Separate bedroom in shared house, with ensuite or shared bathroom and shared kitchen, all overlooking a beautiful farm and mountain range.
Workaway volunteers will receive a veggie breakfast and evening meal. Accommodation should include your own room with a shared bathroom.
What else ...
Our farm is just outside of Chefchaouen (Xaouen), the famous "Blue City" in Morocco and borders the wonderful Talasamtaan National Park. The farm is a calm, natural environment and will benefit those looking to be in touch with nature. Surrounding us are many kilometers of natural beauty, mountains, rivers and the Mediterranean sea is only 45 minutes away by car.
Xaouen is itself a well known tourist spot with much to see and experience and close by are the cities of Tetouan (1 hour by car) and Tangiers (2 hours by car), all accessible by bus or taxi.
We have several other Moroccan staff working with us in the garden, completing building work or working with the animals. All are very friendly and welcoming.
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
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I stayed at this farm in November to help out with marketing and social media. I was excited for the opportunity to get out of the city and into nature, without having to do farm work! Traveling from Marrakesh, Paul was incredibly helpful in guiding me through the public transport options and even… read more
I'm sorry to say that for most of her time here I wasn't entirely available but rather too busy with daily chores. Despite this Rachel was able to… read more
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I stayed at this farm in November to help out with marketing and social media. I was excited for the opportunity to get out of the city and into nature, without having to do farm work! Traveling from Marrakesh, Paul was incredibly helpful in guiding me through the public transport options and even… read more
I'm sorry to say that for most of her time here I wasn't entirely available but rather too busy with daily chores. Despite this Rachel was able to… read more
Gabby, you took the… read more
I was supposed to stay 3 days and help creating a menu for the farm to fork project but ended up staying 3 weeks lol
I loved everything !!
The town is a village, quiet, with a market twice a week, cheap prices, beautiful landscape, fresh mountain ‘s air, nice people …
We agreed with Paul on my return so I’m… read more
You worked really hard, took initiative and it was a pleasure to host you.
Thanks also for all the additional efforts you made throughout the houses, and let's not forget how it all started, with the hat collection.
I hope you have… read more
In terms of work, we knew exactly what our tasks were. Paul gave us constant appreciation and feedback, and always communicated what he expected of us. You will feel as though you… read more
