Let’s explore Sahara desert Tagounite Morocco

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 13 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 12 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 7

Per day

Fee pays for

Benefits for travelers

Materials for volunteer activities

Description

$7day covers food and camp essentials, echoing our shared philosophy of mutual support in this desert community.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

We have a desert project. Craft traditional mud brick rooms, learning the ancient art of building with sand and water. Embark on a culinary adventure, mastering Moroccan flavors and traditions. From cleaning to carving, you'll shape our project's landscape, moving rocks and creating life-sustaining water reserves.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

13 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

13 Immersing in the local culture
12 Meeting locals
9 Get in touch with nature
9 Meeting international travelers
6 Learning about sustainability
5 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 12. Responsible consumption and production
4 2. Zero hunger
4 7. Affordable and clean energy
3 10. Reduced inequalities
3 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Kirby

United States

This experience with Hamza was truly one of a kind. He was super welcoming and hospitable, and I learned so much about Moroccan culture because of him. He was very communicative, and I was rarely not informed about what was happening next. I appreciate all he has done for me, and I look forward to coming back in the future. I highly recommend staying at Dar Nomad to anyone looking to experience an authentic Moroccan the hostel.

about 1 month ago

Fabienne

Germany

I had a good time during my 8-day stay at Dar Nomad. The experience gave me an authentic insight into the simple Moroccan way of life. I helped by making mud bricks, feeding animals, and assisting Fatima in the kitchen. The work was not too difficult and felt very self-motivated. The people were incredibly kind and always made an effort to make me feel welcome. However, it's important to note that costs for water, tuk-tuk rides, and excursions are extra. Despite this, I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and i recommend this project for everyone looking for a genuine cultural experience.

2 months ago

Erica

Brazil

That was a great experience for my first volunteer! The hosts were respectful of working hours and days off, work wasn't difficult as everyone worked together and the food was healthy and delicious! Everything was very simple but very beautiful. A friendly atmosphere with a lots of happiness! I loved the most the visit to the desert, which is optional if you want to go and costs 100€, was great to learn about the hostel culture! It's good to know that you need to pay for your clean water and taxi. The bathroom and shower are old-fashioned haha so go prepared! Thanks to all it was amazing!

4 months ago

Samantha

Jersey

We loved Dar Nomad, great people, welcoming, fun, love to play music and sing. We will miss everyone we met there! It is run by all guys and the guesthouse is very basic with no running water, but you embrace the bucket showers and handwashing clothes. You can walk into town to go to the market and they run tours that you can pay for, like a desert tour, a trip into the mountains, and a nomadic berber camp. Food is great and they have a wood fired oven to cook pizza. The work isn't hard and is short hours in the morning. We plastered a mud wall, made mud bricks, and cooked couscous. SHKRAN!!!

5 months ago

Raíssa

Brazil

The worst experience of my life! Avoid this host at all costs. Hamza is immature, unreliable, and completely unprofessional. I traveled far to volunteer at his guesthouse, PAYING to work, only to be kicked out for no reason. He misheard a conversation in a language he doesn't even understand and refused to listen. Ultimately, I realized he kicked me out because I refused to pay €100 for his desert tour. When I told him I found a cheaper option, he lost control, screamed at me, and ordered me to leave. Another guest was expelled too! This man should NOT be allowed on this platform!

3 months ago

Hamza replied

I'm very sorry to hear that you felt this way, but this account does not reflect the truth. We always treat our guests with respect and ask for the same in return. Unfortunately, we had to make the decision to leave due to inappropriate and disruptive behavior that affected the overall atmosphere of the place. We respect everyone's freedom to choose the services that suit them, but we do not accept false accusations or unjustified defamation. We wish you the best in your future travels.

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