Volunteer in Morocco

How to Volunteer in Morocco

If the idea of working in Morocco and being more than just a tourist appeals to you our guide will help you arrange a placement. There are different people, cities, landscapes and food to experience here and you can work with a charity, volunteer organisation or local NGO to help Moroccan communities and infrastructure. 

Some organisations give people the opportunity to leave their mark on the world through helping local people in Morocco. In turn, they are able to invest towards a social purpose, enabling projects and communities to evolve and develop. Some organisations are run as a social enterprise with a mission to inspire people to recognise their potential both at home, within their local community and in a wider, international context; empower them to achieve this and to evolve locally established projects and services to meet the needs of their communities. 

Some organisations also offer combo experiences like road trips that combine travelling rural Morroco with adventure and cultural activities like surfing or yoga whilst volunteering at small, local community projects along the way. These trips enable volunteers to get involved in rural community life therefore leaving Morocco with a real sense of the country, culture and people. Each trip includes a variety of volunteer work at different projects including agricultural projects, education based and community development. 

Location of Projects

Volunteer programs are located throughout the country in built up cities to rural areas:

• Marrakesh: The most famous destination for any break in Morocco, you can explore the souks, buy some goods or relax in one of the cafes - volunteering in Marrakesh is one of the most popular destinations
• Fes: An underrated place and the third biggest city in Morocco
• Meknes: A pleasant city in the North of the country 
• Chefchaouen: A really scenic place with a relaxed atmosphere
• Essaouira: Located on the Atlantic coast this small destination which looks very French (it was designed by a Frenchman)
• Merzouga: Experience a rural location very close to the spectacular Sahara desert, the sky at night is amazingly clear
• Rabat: A popular location with lots of internationals, a lot of people can converse in English here
• Nomad Projects: You could work in places like the spectacular Atlas Mountains 

Some placements can be rustic and so if you are used to your home comforts and want a more Western experience you might want to go a little further North and volunteer in Spain.

Community Development Volunteer Programs in Morocco

Around 15% of the population of Morocco live in poverty and rural communities are often the ones most in need and often don't get access to heatlhcare. There are placements for nurses, doctors and general assistants where you can work alongside local staff in outreach teams and clinics.

Tasks can include helping with check ups and offering general assistance to patients. You could also work by helping train new staff or going into communities and schools and informing people about nutrition and healthy foods to eat. There is also a need for people to help promote conservation, recycling and sustainable living programs.

You could also apply to teach in Morocco.

Womens Rights Programs in Morocco

Morocco is a very tradition country, and like many places in Africa women are often seen as second class behind men. Women are often put of the fringes of society and there is a need to fill the gender divide and help women into education and employment. Over the past decade a lot of work has been done by charities and international organisations to help teach women new skills and offer an opportunity to do more with their lives. You can help train women with new skills - very rewarding.