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Salam!
I am Khalid, manager here In Beni Mellal I'm mostly working at the Receptionist of the school and will be facilitating your stay. We are a local institution for people of all ages to learn languages with an emphasis on fun, interactive lessons and genuine cultural exchange! We began our project 6 years ago in the small and humble town of Attaouia, around an hour’s drive from Marrakech. Now, we have three schools, two of which are listed workaway hosts and receive workaway volunteers Kelaa and Beni Mellal. At the moment we are mainly focusing on English, German(we currently have a big demand for German!) and French classes, so if you are a native speaker - or fluent in either - we are super happy to have you. But we are also completely open to other languages - a number of people here have interests and abilities not on the curriculum (Italian especially), and we would be more than happy for you to offer one-to-one classes in languages outside of English and French!
Our team!
Khalid - Manager
Hind - Receptionist
Abdel - Owner
Luke - Owner
Abdel lives in Kelaa but you can expect to see him once a week!
Luke is currently away until May but when he's back he is at the school everyday teaching and organizing!
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Proyectos artísticos
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Enseñanza
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda doméstica
Hostelería/turismo
Mantenimiento general
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Intereses
Política / justicia socialTecnologíaVideografíaVida en autocaravanaAutodesarrolloPelículas y televisiónAgriculturaTrabajo de caridadCarpinteríaDibujo y pinturaArtes escénicasEscrituraBloggingJardineríaIdiomasFotografíaCuidado de plantasMúsicaHistoriaBricolaje y manualidadesLibrosArte y diseñoCocina y alimentaciónMontañaAcampadaPlayaDeportes de aventura
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
From the city, some of the top sights in Morocco are just one hour’s drive away, and we can organise trips to some incredible nearby locations. The Ouzoud waterfalls, the three valleys, Ourika and the High Atlas trekking ranges, we are at the base of a mountain which is always ready to be hiked! And there are many other places along the mountain range to be explored, waterfalls and lakes. For long stayers (over 1 month), we can also arrange a three day trip to the desert (only the cost of the diesel is shared). Beni Mellal itself sits just outside the Middle Atlas, a beautiful panorama that will greet you each morning, though best enjoyed from the rooftop at sunset.
Beni Mellal is a pretty small city, and can feel extremely remote in comparison to the more well-known and tourist dominated cities and regions of Morocco. However, it is here that you will truly experience the raw and authentic way of Moroccan life and culture as it has been for centuries.
Wherever you find yourself in the city, you will be treated to the sound of the call to prayer echoing out from one of the dozen or so Mosques. The landscape is dominated by ancient land and olive groves stretching out towards Marrakesh and likewise away to the Middle Atlas. If you feel the call to adventure, take a short taxi to the lovely garden at the mountain base and see it all for yourself. You’ll also find a choice of several hamams for cleansing and relaxation, and uncountable cafes to sit with traditional tea or Arabic with local friends.
Please feel free to get in touch with any questions you may have - we have a small team of long-term workers here who would be happy to talk at length about anything and everything you might want to know before joining us.
Shukran and Ma’salama!
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

Ayuda
3 hours - 5 days/ week
Saturday's are our club day! This is the main push of our culture exchange and teachers and volunteers work together to give activities for the students!
The help we need is student-focused, but if you have any creative ideas for the school building or for education and activities we would love to hear them, too. As a volunteer with us, you’ll mostly be in one-to-one classes throughout the day, helping students of all ages and levels in your native or fluent-level language. These classes are very open, and you can make them entirely focused on the student’s individual needs and suited to their learning style and personality. In the evenings, you’ll be assisting in one of the two-hour classes. Here you can help with anything from pronunciation, useful grammar tips, an introduction to common English / French expressions as well as any applied communication skills. Anybody with a TEFL certificate or any other degrees pertaining to language and teaching will be more than welcome. But for anyone mastering English or French as a first or second language, your presence is also very, very appreciated.
The students are a very motivated and lively bunch of open minded people who are guaranteed to catch your heart very quickly. They are very eager to learn new languages, especially English and French, as they are practically a necessity for better job opportunities. They are extremely good hearted, very respectful and above all a treat to be with. Likewise, our teachers are also very dynamic, committed people. If you would like, they can also help you to get prepared for the lessons, though as the classes are expertly handled and free-flowing you likely won’t find it difficult to settle in! We absolutely welcome your own creative input and ideas concerning teaching techniques to be discussed and applied as well. If you are new to teaching or tutoring, this is the perfect place to put your skills into practice and immerse yourself in an engaging learning environment!
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Árabe: Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Fluido
Español: IntermedioEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
We are able to give a language exchange for any language we teach at the school. Volunteers are free to join any class we have!
Alojamiento
Accommodation is offered free to our volunteers, and we currently have an apartment which is only 10 minutes walk from the school. We have three shared rooms, shower/toilet/kitchen facilities.
We are doing our best to fit the flat out with all modern comforts and make everyone feel a little more at home, though we could use a little help still (as well as at the school). So anyone with handyman skills and a hard work ethic is gladly welcome!
At the school, the rooftop is a lovely, sunny space with some plants and chairs - ideal for yoga, meditation, reading and relaxation. For smokers, there is a space at the apartment, smoking is not a normal thing though for teachers and people in Morocco who work in a professional environment so we would ask you to smoke away from areas visible to the local children, parents and students.
As for meals, we have many markets nearby where you can get everything you need for home cooking (local friends, students and our longstay workers will be very happy to show you the best places and prices). Also a supermarket 5 minutes away from the school.
There are cafés on almost every street where you can find a full, delicious breakfast for very little money. Life in this small city is remarkably inexpensive, and you won’t be spending much to live here either in the short or long term. Moroccan hospitality is famous all over the world for good reason, and it’s here that you’ll likely experience some of the warmest examples of it. So expect to be invited for breakfast, lunch, dinner or coffee at any time! For the volunteer team, we try every Friday to provide a traditional couscous meal gathering as well. If you are interested in learning Arabic, we can also arrange some free classes for you!
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On Sundays, We organize day trips for volunteers.

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Puede alojar familias

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Digital nomads can use the school to work online, we have good internet and classrooms available!

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Comentarios (86)
When Abdelhadi is not around, Asmae, the receptionist, does an excellent job facilitating everything. She is friendly, well organized, and always ready to help.
I also had the opportunity to meet the… read more
Life in Attaouia is very affordable. Food and taxis are cheap, and most daily needs can be found in the small shops nearby (water, juice, spices, eggs, etc.). Credit cards are accepted only at BIM.… read more
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(4.8)
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(4.9)
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(4.7)
When Abdelhadi is not around, Asmae, the receptionist, does an excellent job facilitating everything. She is friendly, well organized, and always ready to help.
I also had the opportunity to meet the… read more
Life in Attaouia is very affordable. Food and taxis are cheap, and most daily needs can be found in the small shops nearby (water, juice, spices, eggs, etc.). Credit cards are accepted only at BIM.… read more
He is a highly skilled musician and he ran multiple music clubs on Saturdays for our students which… read more
I can't say anything about the other two schools located in different cities because I haven't been there , but my Beni Mellal experience has been absolutely spot on.
A brand new School which will definitely improve their facilities, thanks to the effort and the passion… read more
about the school: you teach about 15h per week but can be less, depends how… read more
According class : I had around 2 hours /day (english and french class), with 1, 2, 3 or 4 students. Each student had a different level : some needed vocabulary/grammar class, some needed discussion. It was… read more
Welcome back anytime, it was a pleasure. Thank you for everything!
We enjoyed class time with students from all ages. Depending on the day, we… read more
He was great in class with the students, he prepared games for classes and helped us with school clubs.
We highly recommend Tobin as a volunteer as he is adaptable, engaged in his tasks and a very thoughtful and kind person in general.
Top rating for Tobin beyond 5 stars !
We recommend Orhan as a volunteer as he is a kind, thoughtful and adventurous person.
Thanks again Orhan and wishing you all the best!
Nils is an amazing teacher and was always on time. He delivered great lessons for our German students and even ran a club by himself for the students.
We recommend Nils as a volunteer. 5 star Shlaf.
He was helpful and social, good with the other volunteers and is welcome back when ever he wants.
Overall good volunteer and hard working.
Abd Elhadi is a very kind, welcoming, hardworking, enthusiastic, flexible,open-minded and friendly young man.While his staff are helpful, committed,and welcoming people.The other workawayers I met there were friendly, helpful and good… read more
If you want to meet the kindest people and have a great experience, I encourage you to go there.
Attaouia and the school are both welcoming places. I never felt unsafe while there and many locals are very kind. The school itself feels like it has… read more
The going can get a bit crazy and chaotic… read more
The students, staff and the team enjoyed the time here with Zoe and Kai and they were a great help to the school!
They always completed any tasks given to them and they used their initiative when needed.
They proved to be competent teachers and provided valuable interactions and… read more
The Moroccan culture is a beautiful, kind and loving one. They would help anyone who needed it, even if they didn't know you. It’s been a pleasure to be apart of for the short time (4 weeks) we were in Attaouïa.
Accommodation is perfect, you have all the stuff you need to… read more
From the beginning until the end of my staying the experience in the school was incredible, thanks to everyone there that made me feel part of the family. The apartment in Attaouia is cozy and near to the school, and to commodities. You can go eyes closed. Cheers to all the staff, Ahmed, Nadia, Abdel, the students, teachers… read more
So much love to you Wesley
Please come back
The English School Family
We highly recommend him to any host
We are always happy to host you again
The English School Family
The workload is well doable and schedules change every week, so that there is enough time to explore the town and local life. Since there is no… read more
Attaouia is an incredible place to spend time in for a visitor! At times I found it tough; I was always stared at in the street and not much French or English is spoken so you can feel isolated if you’re on your own. However, the… read more
The students liked or even loved the way, Mr. Lohmann did his teachings, combining methodological strength of teaching with an open-minded and cheerful… read more
We are always happy to have you
So much love
First of all the team is extremely good with communication prior to a volunteer's arrival. They were checking in regularly on the the days leading up and offered help with travel logistics. Both Luke and Abdelhadi were… read more
The students at the school are very sweet and a pleasure to teach. I enjoyed my lessons… read more
The students were great to teach and to have conversations with. I learnt a lot from them, the… read more
The work is simple and straight forward, you mostly talk with students during one on one sessions or assist in classes for up to about ten people. The one on ones are fun… read more
To any host who is looking for a great volunteer, we would highly recommend Jana.
Thank you so much for everything
We are always happy to have… read more
Thank you so much for everything.
We hope to see you soon
Thank you for everything
We hope to see you again
Thank you so much! It was a really good time at the English school in Attaouia and more then a authentic experience. We stayed 4 weeks and enjoyed it a lot. The place is special in Morocco. We saw a lot of the country, but here we were part of the culture. Our neighbors invited us to a wedding, many persons we met on the street invited us… read more
Thank you so much for everything
We highly recommend her
So much love
I had the opportunity to assist in classes with 3 different groups of bright and very motivated students, led by incredible teachers. My contribution came mostly as an extra set of eyes and aid during activities, memorization tips, some game ideas,… read more
When I arrived they picked me up and explained everything. I felt welcome from the beginning. Abdel and Luke are doing a great job. Cultural exchange is guaranteed.
Shukran! till the next time we meet. Inshallah
We highly recommend him to any host
We are always happy to have you at ANYTIME
So much love
I have no teaching experience, but I was made very welcome and was able to assist in some lessons with experienced local teachers. I also did several one to one conversation sessions with students.
The atmosphere… read more
God bless you..You were overwhelmingly loving to us. We cannot explain it but a very warm thank you from all of… read more
I don’t have words for to describe This project . It’s a serious project for diferents ages person. I learned a lot os things In This experience. If you are… read more
To be honest it took me a bit to adapt, but then I left feeling like home and part of the place. It’s a very traditional town, where you get to know the real Moroccan culture, people and food… read more
Every one loves her and we were so sad when she left. She is always smiling… read more
Thank you so much for everything. We’re always happy to have you.
I was given the possibility to teach English and French classes, which was a great experience for me as an aspiring language teacher.… read more
We alreday miss you, Rick
We will be happy to see you… read more
So happy that you felt at home and with a new family here. We are always your family in Morocco.
Clay was a pleasure to host, as he was always positive, full of energy, willing to help out wherever needed, and so nice to all those around him.
On behalf of… read more
Instantly I was welcomed into the family at… read more
Thank you so much Jae for your support.
Hope to see you again soon
Abdel did his best to make my experience productive and enjoyable.
I was happy to help a meaningful cause and would definitely return!
She stayed with us for three weeks with her sister. They both make a great team and fun to work… read more
Abdel is such a great host, nothing is too much to ask. He gave my sister and me a deeper insight in the culture and customs of the people of Laataouia and provided us with all necessities. We had the opportunity to see and… read more
We are always happy to see you… read more
Traveling to Morocco was stepping into an entirely new world, and Abdel was there to make me feel most welcome. He introduced me to friends and… read more
We are always happy to see you again.
When it comes to teaching, he is really a good teacher.
We miss you David!!
We are always happy to see you again!!
It was very rewarding to work with the students there, mostly high school students or adults in their 20s who learned some English at school and have a real appetite to learn more and to practice with native speakers. As someone preparing for a career in teaching I found this… read more
In the school, her help was just beyond our expectations. She designed a new way of giving French courses. For instance, she believed that the perfect number of students in a class is between 4 and 6. She also wrote a good pedagogy for French courses.
In the flat,… read more
The teaching method of the school isn't the usual academic one. It is much more about teaching grammar and vocabulary while training… read more
Lucke will be in our heart forever.
So much love to you Lucke
We are super… read more
Sorry I am a tiny bit late in writing this review. Time goes by so fast, and actually though it's been a couple of months already, in some way it feels like I never really left, . . like a part of me will always remain with these amazing people.
How can I describe my experience without using words like amazing, profound,… read more
Abdelhadi is a really funny and open minded… read more
