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Discover Tagounite and the Enchanting Sahara Morocco

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The experience

Welcome to Dar Nomad House Farm, a 200-year-old traditional home in the heart of the desert. We invite you to experience the authentic Berber lifestyle, savor delicious local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich nomadic culture. Stay with locals, connect with nature, and discover the serene beauty of the desert. We can’t wait to share this incredible experience with you!

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 10 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: Sharing is caring, and in our desert zone, we believe in the power of coming together. We ask for a humble 10$ daily contribution to cover your delicious meals think hearty breakfasts, scrumptious lunches, filling dinners, and endless cups of tea to keep your spirits warm. This isn't a profit game. it's about the circle of giving.

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent Arabic or Fluent 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

Program Details

Volunteer at Dar Nomad, Tagounite, Morocco

Experience authentic desert life at Dar Nomad, a Berber oasis at the edge of the Sahara.

What You’ll Do:
• Live with the Berber community and learn traditions, language, and cuisine.
• Help restore a 400-year-old home using traditional mud-building techniques.
• Care for camels and experience nomadic life.
• Contribute to farming, gardening, and artistic projects.
• Cook traditional Moroccan dishes with our family.

Accommodation: Stay in mud rooms or Berber tents, surrounded by desert beauty.

Join us for a meaningful experience of cultural exchange and hands-on contributions in a peaceful, reflective environment.

Activities & Shift

Volunteer Shifts at Dar Nomad

At Dar Nomad, activities are organized into shifts to ensure a balanced experience and allow volunteers to participate in a variety of tasks.

Sample Shift Structure:
• Morning (8 AM - 12 PM):
• Mud-building or farming/gardening
• Camel care and feeding
• Afternoon (1 PM - 4 PM):
• Cooking and culinary workshops
• Artistic projects (painting, decorating)
• Evening (4 PM - 7 PM):
• Relaxing and bonding time, storytelling, music
• Optional desert exploration or free time

Shifts are flexible, allowing volunteers to contribute to different tasks, enjoy time with the family, and experience the beauty of the desert.

Rules

At Dar Nomad, we don’t care where you’re from or what your background is. We believe that everyone is welcome here, no matter your origin or nationality. We are here to share, have fun, and enjoy a simple, authentic experience together. We encourage you to be yourself and leave your unique mark on our journey. We live in a spirit of collaboration and positivity, with no boundaries between us. We believe that everyone here is part of one big family, and we look forward to creating memories together that will last forever.