From dust to oasis – Reviving life at our sustainable space
A experiência
We are transforming the space around Dar Toda into a sustainable, creative, and green oasis in the desert — and we need your help!
As a volunteer, you'll contribute to:
Creating an organic garden using local plants and water-efficient techniques
Planting trees to create shade and fight desertification
Building DIY art decorations made from recycled materials
Designing eco-friendly outdoor spaces for guests and the community
Como você ajuda
4 horas por dia
Pintura e Decoração:
Ajude a pintar ou redecorar espaços internos e externos.
Ajuda em Cultivos e Colheitas:
Plante, semeie e ajude em tarefas do campo.
Trabalho social:
Ajude comunidades locais.
Jardinagem:
Ajude a plantar, regar e cultivar jardins.
Taxa extra necessária
Valor:
€ 5
Por dia
Valor destinado a:
Materiais para as atividades dos voluntários e Doação para o projeto
Descrição:
To support your stay with us, we kindly ask for a small contribution of 5 euros per day.
This helps us cover the cost of:
Daily meals (home-cooked and delicious!)
A small donation for local ecological and artistic projects
Basic materials and tools needed for volunteer activities
Thank you for being part of this beautiful journey 🌱✨
O que você ganha
2 dias livres por semana
Quarto da equipe:
Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.
Café da manhã:
Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.
Almoço:
Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.
Jantar:
Você ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.
Descontos em restaurantes:
Ganhe descontos em restaurantes nas redondezas.
Descontos em drinks:
Ganhe descontos em drinks ou bebidas do nosso bar.
Descontos em tours:
Ganhe descontos em tours ou passeios pela cidade.
Lavanderia gratuita:
Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.
Drinks de graça:
Ganhe free drinks ou bebidas.
Aulas de idiomas:
Participe gratuitamente das aulas de idioma no nosso espaço.
Curso de Permacultura:
Participe gratuitamente do nosso curso de permacultura.
Use nossa cozinha equipada:
Fique à vontade para usar nossa cozinha para cozinhar sua própria comida.
Certificado:
Ganhe um certificado de conclusão quando for embora.
Internet de Alta Velocidade:
Internet de alta velocidade para você trabalhar remotamente
Requisitos
Francês Iniciante ou Inglês Iniciante
Entre 18 e 40 anos
Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários
O que não está incluso
Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto
Detalhes
From Dust to Oasis: Reviving Life at Dar Toda” is an ecological and artistic volunteer program hosted at Dar Toda, a traditional guest house in the Zagora desert of Morocco.
Our goal is to create a sustainable green garden and artistic space in the desert — a living example of how community, creativity, and nature can thrive even in harsh environments.
Volunteers will help us build a small paradise using natural resources, upcycled materials, and permaculture techniques. The space will also become a cultural and educational garden for the local community, especially children and youth.
In return for your help, we offer a warm Moroccan welcome, shared accommodation, traditional meals, and the opportunity to live and work alongside locals in a unique cultural and desert environment.
Atividades & Turnos
🌱 Activities & Shifts
You’ll help with a variety of tasks depending on your interests and the project phase. Activities include:
- Gardening & Landscaping
- Preparing soil beds with natural compost
- Planting vegetables, herbs, and desert-friendly trees
- Creating a shade structure using palm leaves or local materials
- DIY & Artistic Projects
- Building eco-benches, paths, or garden borders from recycled materials
- Painting murals or signs for the garden
- Making upcycled decorations for the outdoor spaces
- Water-saving & Sustainability Projects
- Designing water-efficient irrigation systems
- Educating locals (especially children) on the importance of nature & water
- Community Space Creation
- Helping build small shaded corners for tea and relaxation
- Assisting with cleanup and beautification of shared outdoor areas
Shifts:
🌞 We usually work 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Mornings are best due to desert heat, with afternoons free to relax or explore.
Regras
To make this experience smooth and respectful for everyone, we kindly ask that volunteers:
Be open-minded and respectful of local Berber and Moroccan culture
Contribute actively to the daily tasks and collaborate with other volunteers
Help with cleaning shared spaces and keeping things tidy
Avoid waste, and try to reuse and recycle
Respect quiet hours at night, especially during guest seasons
Use water mindfully — it's precious in the desert!
We welcome creative, eco-conscious, and kind souls from around the world. Whether you love gardening, art, DIY, or just want to live an authentic desert experience — we can’t wait to meet you.