A unique amazing experience of helping the remote village of Tijhza - one of our Reponsible Tourism projects
This is an incredible opportunity to get involved with one of our longest running Responsible Tourism projects. Tucked away in the High Atlas Mountains, we have been supporting the remote community of Tijhza since 2000. After running successful volunteer trips to Tijhza for many years, we have been able to see the benefit our clients' hard work has made to the village and the Berber people and respond to their requests to return each year.
On this trip, we enjoy three days project work in Tijhza Valley helping with various schemes as requested by the local Village Association before heading out to one of Morocco's most stunning sights, the Sahara Desert. Whether we are enjoying the immense mountain landscape or walking through the endless sand dunes from Merzouga, we will take home a truly rewarding and unforgettable travel experiences.
Set up by an Exodus leader, Andy McKee has led many trips to Tijhza and since made many friends to assist with the project. As a result, Andy is the only choice to lead these volunteer trips, thanks to his unique knowledge of how the project has progressed over ten years.
This trip is by no means 'all work and no play', as no technical skills are required and there is always the chance to simply relax and soak up the sun, sounds and quiet atmosphere of the village from our eco-base Kasbah Oliver.
What makes this trip responsible?
Tijhza Village and Tafedna have been adopted by Exodus as our Morocco Responsible Tourism projects and we work alongside local village associations and Andy Mckee's small charity Baraka Community Partnerships.
Your very presence on this trip is helping the local community thanks to the money we spend on food, accommodation, mules, etc. Additionally the GBP50 donation given to Andy McKee on arrival is used directly on the project in its entirety. If you wish to help further you can bring school items, toys, games, clothing and medical supplies. Our website provides an up to date list of what to take - please contact us if you are unsure about certain items. Please ensure any items are passed via Andy McKee to distribute and not given directly to the children.
Morocco Responsible Tourism projects
Tijhza Village
Whilst staying in the village in the mountains we will be helping out on various schemes of our ongoing Responsible Tourism project, which enables you to interact with the villagers and get involved with making a difference to this small community. We have already supplied a water tower for the village so all homes are now linked to running water and have almost finished working with the villagers on the Hammam (Moroccan steam bath), which will help avoid many hygiene issues and provide a much needed self sustainability for the village. We are keen to continue other much needed improvements including repairing irrigation channels. We also sponsor some school children, assist with medical matters and help the poorer members of the community with house renovations and clothing supplies.
Tafedna Village
Our work in Tafedna has only recently started with decorating some classrooms and now the school are keen for us to help with further schemes such as renovating a local school and repairing windows.
Countries visited: Morocco
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Walking from Tijhza Gite to Anmiter
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