Experience Life on a Moroccan Desert Farm
The experience
Join us for an authentic cultural exchange in the Moroccan Sahara. At House of Yousseph, you’ll live in a traditional family home and experience the simple rhythm of desert life. Depending on the season, you may help with gardening, watering and caring for plants, traditional farming, animals, land maintenance, mud-building and small eco-projects. You’ll also have time to explore Tagounite, meet local people, enjoy the desert and share Moroccan f
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional fee required
Amount:
€ 5
Per day
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description:
A small contribution of €5 per day is requested to help cover the cost of meals and daily household expenses.
This includes simple, fresh and homemade Moroccan food prepared with local ingredients whenever possible.
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.
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.
Discounts on Parties:
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Restaurants:
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Pubs:
Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Drinks:
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
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 Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.:
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties:
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pub Crawls:
Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!
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.
Yoga classes:
Take free yoga classes at our place.
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.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate English
Between 18 and 65 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Join us at House of Yousseph, a traditional family home and eco-farm near Tagounite in the Moroccan Sahara. Help with gardening, watering plants, caring for animals, traditional agriculture and mud-building projects. In return, you’ll experience authentic desert life, homemade Moroccan food, local culture and a peaceful environment surrounded by palms and open landscapes. It’s a chance to learn, share your skills and become part of our family project.
Activities & Shift
Activities vary according to the season and the needs of the farm. They may include:
• Gardening, planting and harvesting
• Watering and caring for palm trees and plants
• Helping with traditional agriculture
• Feeding and caring for animals
• Maintaining the land and outdoor spaces
• Making or repairing traditional mud structures
• Helping with small eco-projects
• Occasional help with cooking and keeping shared areas clean
Rules
Respect our family, home, local community and culture.
• Keep shared spaces clean and tidy.
• Be responsible with water and electricity, as these are limited resources in the desert.
• Communicate openly if you have any questions or difficulties.
• Be respectful and considerate of other volunteers and guests.