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And here I am, transitioning from a volunteer to a host !!
My name is Oumayma, and I am passionate about organic farming, natural buildings and sustainable living. And guess what? It was through my very first workaway experience in Turkey, back in 2018, that I discovered these interests. It's been a year now since I pushed my fears aside and quit my career to find my happiest self. Right after leaving my job, I traveled throughout Southeast Asia to recharge my energy and volunteer in various projects to pick up new skills, connect with likeminded souls and get inspired.
After a few months of traveling, I returned home ready to follow my calling to live off the grid. I am fortunate that my family (parents and my two brothers) also decided to settle down with me on our newly bought farm near Agadir (Our home town).
This shift helped us not only find tranquility but also reconnect with each other. Our family bonds have deepened as we work together on the farm, facing both the challenges and the joys that come with this lifestyle. We actively share the daily work on the farm and for specific tasks/projects, we sometimes recruit professionals/seasonal workers.
We welcome volunteers to join us on this journey, offering them the opportunity to experience farm life with us. If you are eager to immerse yourself in Moroccan culture, learn about sustainable living, and contribute to our growing farm, please read our profile carefully and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda en una granja
Cocinar para toda la familia
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
As a traveler myself, I love to experience human connections and cultures in a truly immersive way and I always find joy in sharing my culture with the world. As you will be staying with our family, you will fully experience our way of life, values and customs (Not to mention the authentic delicious local food).
For the lucky ones, you will get to participate to our festivities, cultural events and family gatherings (we have a big extended family and we usually gather at my grand mother house in the city).
In addition, I personally like to have breaks from time to time and go to the beach for surfing or even travel to other cities/mountain villages with my friends. With that said, you can also join.
Ayuda
We are starting from scratch and still in the very beginning stages, adopting a learning by doing approach so there’s no pressure. There are so many things that you can help with, and you can choose whether you want to work on your own project or to help us in our daily work.
General daily tasks:
- Animal care (chicken, sheeps and peacocks) : feeding and cleaning
- Farming: watering, composting, fertilizing, weeding…
- House tasks: cooking and cleaning
Projects for the first semester of 2024 :
*Farming
- Prepare the olive trees for the next season (in progress)
- Prepare garden beds and plant vegetables, flowers…
- Switch from monoculture to polyculture (olive trees area)
- Compost chicken manure
*Construction/landscaping:
- Build outdoors: traditional hamman, dry toilet, shower
- Build a storage area and a small green house
- Construct at least one eco dome room (I have already completed an intensive training about eco dome construction)
*Communication/Networking:
- Establish a social media presence
- Host groups to promote organic farming and cultivate love for nature
Please note that the list is not exhaustive, so you will be free to help us on whatever suits your interests/skills.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Árabe: Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Fluido
Español: PrincipianteEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
Happy to teach you Darija (Moroccan language). My love for languages and culture exchange had led me to co-found and manage an online volunteer-based project uniting people from all parts of the world. I will tell you more when we meet.
Alojamiento
At the moment, we still didn’t build independent rooms for volunteers. We have the main house where we are staying and a secondary one where you can stay as it has a room with essential furniture. If you don’t mind camping, you can also set up a tent (can be provided if you don't have yours). The sky full of stars, the calm and serenity of the place make it just perfect for camping. I personally love to spend the night outside in my tent specially when it’s the full moon.
Please note that in our culture men and women can’t share the same room/tent unless they are married. If needed, female volunteers can stay in my room.
This brings me to two important points: only respectful clothing and no alcohol. It is very important to respect the values of the family and people in the village.
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Location :
The farm is situated in a village called Sidi Boushab and is around 40 minutes drive from Agadir city. The village name is Sidi Boushab and there is public transportation that connects the village to Agadir (Tikiouin station). We occasionally go to the city for errands, so we can discuss transportation and see how to arrange it.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
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First of all, the farm is truly… read more
During my stay, being the only volunteer at the time, we ate some meals together and exchanged recipes for the very tasty food her mother makes. Shukran and Bshaa.
Oumayma and me worked in the vegetable garden preparing the soil and planting and seeding for the new season.
We also did some… read more
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First of all, the farm is truly… read more
During my stay, being the only volunteer at the time, we ate some meals together and exchanged recipes for the very tasty food her mother makes. Shukran and Bshaa.
Oumayma and me worked in the vegetable garden preparing the soil and planting and seeding for the new season.
We also did some… read more
Mark's contributions extended far beyond this; he was incredibly helpful with a variety of tasks including planting, weeding, harvesting, cleaning,… read more
During my stay, I helped with building a house made of mud and straw and showed Oumayma how to make some lanterns to decorate the farm.
I was very inspired by Oumayma and her… read more
We shared wonderful moments of creativity, forming… read more
Benne extended his stay with us to attend… read more
I learned a lot about the Moroccan culture and traditions which I am very thankfull for.
I really felt part of the family.
We started the morning with feeding the animals. After that we had breakfast and decided together… read more
She helped with a wide range of tasks, including landscaping, DIY projects, animal care, mud… read more
Oumayma picked me up with a big ,nice smile.Then,her father welcomed me warmly with a delicious breakfast ( Moroccan generosity)...Being my youngest host so far,I can describe Oumayma as smart, committed, excellent organiser,… read more
