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Tagounite village Sahara desert lifestyle Morocco

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The experience

Join us in the heart of the Tagounite desert, where we’re transforming an ancient space into a living, breathing oasis of culture and community. This is more than a project—it’s a journey of restoration, creativity, and connection. You’ll help with artistic design, building, and day-to-day tasks, all while immersed in Amazigh hospitality and the rhythm of the Sahara. Come co-create something timeless.


What you offer

4 hours of help per day

Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.

Web Developer: Help develop and maintain websites.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 5 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: This small daily contribution of €5 helps cover gas, electricity, and Wi-Fi at Dar Nomad. It also includes breakfast and lunch, prepared together each morning. Dinner is not included — you're welcome to use our kitchen and cook for yourself, or shop at the local market nearby. It's a simple way to keep our home running while we share this experience together.


What you get

3 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

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 Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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!

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.

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.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

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 French

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

Nomad is a small desert home in Tagounite, Morocco. We welcome travelers who wish to live simply, help with daily tasks, and experience real nomad and Amazigh culture. Life here follows the rhythm of nature — slow, honest, and peaceful.


Activities & Shift

Volunteers help around 4–5 hours per day with:
• Gardening and watering palm trees 🌴
• Building with mud and natural materials 🧱
• Cleaning and organizing shared spaces
• Helping with cooking and serving tea 🍲
• Cultural exchange and social media (optional)

🕰️ Schedule: Morning or evening depending on the weather
📅 Days off: 2 per week


Rules

1. Respect the land, people, and local culture.
2. No filter be you no matter your background .
3. Keep common areas clean and share responsibilities.
4. Use water and electricity wisely — they are precious in the desert.
5. Be kind, open, and responsible.
6. Contribution: 10€ (100dh) per day to help cover meals and supplies.

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✨ At Nomad, we live like family — sharing food, stories, and silence under the stars. Whoever arrives here, arrives as a guest but leaves as a friend.