Farm, Friends & Adventure in the Desert

4.5
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The experience

I live with my friend Mohamed, who is like a brother to me, in a village near the Sahara Desert. We rent a house and a small farm that also serves as a guesthouse. We love living a simple life, taking care of some animals, and practicing farming


What you offer

2 hours of help per day

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

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 required

Amount: US$ 10 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: الشكل: €10 includes your daily meals and a contribution to washing the bedding for new volunteers


What you get

2 days off per week

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

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 Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

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

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!

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

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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


Requirements

Beginner English or 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


Program Details

Volunteers help with tasks around the house and also have the chance to learn new skills, such as making mud bricks, traditional building techniques, farming in the traditional way, and caring for animals


Activities & Shift

Volunteers will help with daily tasks around the house and farm. Activities may include cooking, cleaning, gardening, planting, watering crops, caring for animals, and assisting with small construction projects like making mud bricks or learning traditional building methods. Shifts are flexible, usually 2–3 hours a day, leaving plenty of time to explore and relax


Rules

We expect volunteers to be respectful, responsible, and open to learning. Please keep common spaces clean, respect the animals and the farm, and be mindful of local culture and traditions. Teamwork and a positive attitude are very welcome