Only a a couple of hours away , a very different experience awaits you. Here, in the beautiful mountainous areas of Ifrane Regions, friendly Rifi people invite you to experience their traditional way of life and diverse eco-systems in an authentic and non-intrusive way. Volunteer, join a homestay tour, experience authentic ecotourism and enjoy Untouched Tazekka natural and cultural attractions as an integral part of the real Morocco lifestyle of people!
* Human Based experiences
-Getting engaged in learning some local handicrafts( pottery , raffia , reed handicrafts)
-Taking part in doing some seasonal activities( essential oil distillation, olive oil distillation)
-Ggetting particpated in local music event.
-Getting shared the life of the farmer knowing how they produce thier foods
* Nature based activities
-Biking ECOtours to explore the nature and local poeple life styles
-Trekking through trails of Tazekka Park and disvore some local villages.
-Proposing different beautiful areas for practicing Youga.
-Taking part in some voluntary works and environnemental initiatives( planting trees, educational activities about environment,
· Have your camera with you for great snapshots or serious photography. Please ask people before taking a picture of them.
· We recommend you wear closed sports shoes, comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen. a windbreaker (required in the winter) and a daypack for your belongings. To best enjoy this experience, we suggest you respect local customs and avoid wearing shorts or skirts
· For your peace of mind, we recommend you check you have a personal all risk insurance with repatriation option.
Your Home Stay :
Rural house, located in the Rif chain in northern Morocco, still untouched region of mass tourism, in an incomparable site, at the top of the southwest slope wher you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the Tazekka Natural and Local Rifi villages, where some traditional souks are held every Saturday morning.
Travelers commit to:
Respect the safety rules and follow the guide’s recommendations
Save the natural resources (wood, water …) and manage waste responsibly
Make sure their activities do not disturb/influence the life of the animals (avoid making noise, coming too close to the animals, or feeding the animals without the guide’s permission)
Make sure they are polite and respectful to the people from a different culture (asking permission to take pictures is one of the important points)
Respect the social and cultural integrity of the communities, the pace of the daily life, the traditions, habits and privacy
Avoid giving direct donations (it creates dependency and encourages begging rather than working. You are welcome to make indirect donations to institutions such as schools, hospitals, etc.)
Stay positive to make sure everyone enjoys the trip!
Our work-team commits to:
Promote sustainable ecotourism
provide quality services
Provide clear and complete information to travelers
Invest 3% of profits into the development of the ecological projects
Assist and advise local partners in regards to the establishment of sustainable tourism
Pay local partners fair compensation
Give priority to local service providers
Save natural resources (water, wood …) and manage waste responsibly
Ensure full transparency of management
Respect the Moroccan Charter of responsible tourism and follow the established rules and norms