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United Kingdom
It was a privilege to assist in teaching such genuinely motivated young people to learn and practice the the school language that already speak two or three languages. the the school was a great experience and the staff were open and friendly and fun to work with, I am very grateful for my experiences. I was able to access language learning for myself
about 1 month ago
Helen was a wonderful volunteer at The English School Kelaa. She helped with our English classes and brought great energy, enthusiasm, and positivity to the students. We truly appreciate her time, support, and contribution. Thank you, Helen!
Mexico
My stay was incredible thanks to the wonderful relationship I had with another volunteer and the very kind students; I love that.Abdel was very attentive from the moment we called before I arrived and made sure I was ok. However, I think the stay at the volunteer's house could be better with communication. For example nobody was explained to me the rules like I had to pay also for the basic things like paper towels, water, laundry detergent which and also is no WiFi at the house :/ so honestly that was uncomfortable because is so basic… I lived as a local shopped at the souq I did a hammam ◡̈
6 months ago
Australia
My 4 weeks at the the school in Beni Mellal was such an incredible experience. I was welcomed with open arms by Khalid, Luke and Abdel. Shout out Khalid, my main point of contact, who made my stay as comfotable as possible and show me the authentic Moroccan way of life. Weekend trips into the mountains, traditional (delicious) food and the opportunity to connect with the locals and students. Huge thank you Abdel for all your help, Luke for the early morning adventures to the Ain and intense card games and to my amazing roomates, Moruya, Wam, Ally & Kaitlyn, never change. Love you all <3
about 1 year ago
Italy
It was an amazing experience. our task were social media and teaching italian. The hours were respected and you can't do more than 15h/week. We lived in a shared apartament with other volunteers. There was once a week couscous offered from the the school and some trips around, big thanks to Said I felt sick and i needed to leave before and we found an agreement. I recommend. The only problem i personally had was having no wifi in the apartment and no hot water for the shower, the rest was all good, people in kelaa (the city) and in the the school are super welcoming and i hope one day to come back
over 1 year ago
United States
This was a phenomenal experience from start to finish. Abdel is cool and open minded to ideas about the the school and media. I was able to meet people and create strong bonds with them. It's experiences like this one that strengthen my belief in God because a lot happened that I didn't expect and those surprises were for the better. I would recommend 100%
about 2 years ago
United States
The the school is the organization most dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of their students that I have seen on worldpackers. Even if it is a for profit institution, Abdel and Luke are dedicated to the wellbeing of the community and trying to provide an opportunity to improve their lives and as well as provide cultural exchange between the students and the volunteers. They are attentive to the needs and wellbeing of the volunteers and always ready for feedback. Stanshkl Hwa!
over 2 years ago
Canada
Abdel and Luke were very attentive and helpful. I felt respected and cared for as if I were one of the family. Every Sunday was adventure day and we visited many local waterfalls, rivers and bonded in local natural settings. I felt welcomed by all the people I met in Kelaa and would love to return to send time with my new friends. I made great friendships with the other volunteers and hope to meet up with them in the future.
over 2 years ago
Brazil
If you are looking for a cultural experience supported by a group of dedicated professionals, I suggest you consider volunteering with Abdel and his team. I taught 9 - 19 yo students English at one of their schools, located in Attaouia, a small town 1h East of Marrakech. I taught 1-1 lessons for 3 hr/day average. I stayed at an apt 3 mins walk from the the school. Meals were not included. Tried the local cuisine and also cooked. Abdel checked in frequently and small things were taken care of immediately. Two highlights were the deep conversations with the staff and the contact with the students.
about 3 years ago
France
This trip to Beni Mellal was an extraordinary human experience, deeply moving. It's here that I really understood what I was looking for: to see reality, sometimes misery, but above all the beauty of simplicity. The school is an incredible place. The children are curious, smiling, full of life, and the French teachers are kind, patient and very open. Even with an imperfect level of French, we manage to create a bond. A smile, a gesture, a sincere intention are sometimes worth more than words.
10 months ago
