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Hello! My name is Zakaria, I am from Morocco and I am a person who is truly happiest when I am working close to nature.
I grew up in a family where life in the countryside is part of our culture, and since childhood I have been involved in many rural tasks: taking care of goats and chickens, helping in the vegetable garden, planting, pruning, collecting olives and maintaining our land.
Because of this, I am very comfortable with physical work and I enjoy it. I like waking up early, working with my hands, learning new skills and seeing the results of the work at the end of the day.
I am a very polivalent and adaptable person. I learn fast, I am responsible, respectful, and I can help with many things: gardening, animal care, cleaning, DIY, simple construction, cutting wood, irrigation, cooking simple meals… I enjoy helping where it is needed and being part of a team.
What brings me happiness is living simple, working honestly, discovering new cultures and exchanging knowledge with people who love their land and their traditions. I am very motivated to learn traditional techniques, sustainable farming methods and rural lifestyles that are disappearing today.
I also love calm environments, mountains, rivers, long walks and moments of silence in nature. I believe that living close to the land teaches discipline, humility and gratitude.
I am motivated, strong, open-minded, positive and genuinely excited to contribute and learn.
Interests
Farming
Technology
Self development
Sustainability
Culture
Charity work
Gardening
Carpentry
Languages
Photography
Plant care
Cooking & food
Architecture
Animals
Mountain
Outdoor activities
Nature
Camping
Languages
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
Arabic: Fluent
Berber: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Portuguese: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Yes, I am interested in learning and teaching languages. I enjoy cultural exchange and communication, and in the future I would like to invite people to my village in Morocco to discover our traditions, rural lifestyle and hospitality. For this reason, improving my language skills is important for me, so I can welcome visitors, share knowledge and explain our culture better. I’m open to practicing English, Portuguese and also teaching Arabic/Tamazight if someone is interested.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Some knowledge of:
Creative DIY projects
House & pet sitting
Able to teach about:
Light gardening
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Light maintenance
More details about your skills
I have a strong background in rural work, as I grew up helping my family with many tasks related to farming, livestock and land maintenance. I am very comfortable with physical work and I adapt quickly to different environments.
🌱 Agriculture & Land Work
Vegetable garden maintenance (planting, weeding, watering, harvesting)
Olive tree care and olive picking
Tree pruning and small orchard maintenance
Irrigation systems (basic installation and repair)
Soil preparation, composting and natural fertilizer use
🐐 Animals & Farm Duties
Experience with goats, sheep, chickens and small livestock
Feeding, cleaning stables, collecting eggs
Basic herding and walking with animals
Comfortable with early mornings and repetitive tasks
🔨 DIY & Manual Skills
Basic construction and small repairs
Fence fixing, wood cutting, carrying materials
Simple stone/brick work (helping, mixing, manual labour)
Good use of basic tools (hammer, saw, shovel, hoe, etc.)
🔧 General Maintenance
Cleaning outdoor areas and shared spaces
Firewood preparation
Assistance in restoring or organizing rural houses
Keeping order and supporting daily routines
🍳 Cooking & House Tasks
Preparing simple meals
Cleaning, organizing and taking responsibility for shared chores
🚗 Other Useful Skills
Driving license
Strong physical stamina
Ability to work independently or in a team
Fast learner, respectful, reliable and easy-going
Calm personality, good in remote/rural environments
I enjoy practical tasks, I stay focused, and I always try to learn the way things are traditionally done. I like to work seriously, stay humble and help wherever it is needed.
Age
20
What else ...
In my free time I enjoy simple things: walking in nature, swimming in rivers, cooking traditional dishes and spending time with animals. I also like quiet moments such as reading, listening to local music or learning about different cultures.
I enjoy community life and I adapt easily to different environments. I don’t need luxury or comfort; I prefer authentic places where people work together and share their knowledge.
One of my dreams for the future is to bring people to my village in Morocco to show them our rural lifestyle, traditions and hospitality. That is why I like meeting people from different backgrounds — every exchange teaches me something new.
I don’t smoke, I respect the rules of the house, and I always try to bring positive energy and help wherever I can.
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Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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