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Experience Moroccan Farm Life & Help in Our Olive Grove

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The experience

Join us at CHEZ LES BR, a six-hectare family farm and countryside retreat near Marrakech, surrounded by more than 5,000 trees, including around 1,800 olive trees.
We are looking for friendly, curious and motivated travelers who would like to become part of everyday life on our farm while experiencing Moroccan culture beyond the usual tourist routes.
Depending on the season and your skills, you may help us with gardening, caring for the olive.


What you offer

4 hours of help per day

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

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens


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.

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.

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Fluent French or Intermediate English

Between 20 and 44 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Travel insurance


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

This is a cultural and skills exchange at our family farm near Marrakech. Volunteers help for a maximum of 4–5 hours per day, 5 days per week, with 2 days off. Activities vary depending on the season and may include gardening, olive grove care, animal care, harvesting, painting, creative projects and general farm activities.
In exchange, we provide comfortable accommodation and homemade Moroccan meals. Volunteers also have free time to enjoy the farm, swimming pool and surroundings, explore Marrakech and take part in cultural exchange.
The schedule is flexible and agreed together according to current farm activities, weather and each volunteer’s skills and interests. We prefer stays of at least two weeks.


Activities & Shift

Volunteers help for a maximum of 4–5 hours per day, 5 days per week, with 2 days off.
Activities vary depending on the season and the needs of the farm. They may include gardening, olive grove care, harvesting, feeding and caring for animals, painting, decorating, light maintenance and other outdoor activities. Volunteers with relevant skills may also contribute to photography, video, social media, cooking, languages or creative projects.
The schedule is flexible and organized together. We usually prefer activities during the morning or cooler parts of the day, especially for outdoor tasks. We make sure volunteers have enough free time to relax, enjoy the farm and explore Marrakech and the surrounding area.


Rules

We want everyone at CHEZ LES BR to feel comfortable and respected. We ask volunteers to respect the property, animals, nature, local culture and the people around them.
Please keep your room and shared spaces clean, communicate openly with us, respect agreed activity times and let us know in advance if there is any problem or change of plans.
We appreciate a responsible, respectful and positive attitude. Please be gentle with the animals, take care of the farm and its facilities, and respect the privacy of other guests and volunteers.
Most importantly, come with an open mind, curiosity and willingness to share cultures, skills and experiences.