- Who we are: Off To Morocco is a Moroccan local association that is created in 2017 by three passionate young Moroccans to help
improve and provide adequate education to deprived Moroccans through its
diverse educational programs and through driving volunteers who are looking for
opportunities to volunteer in their own way in Morocco. Off to Morocco works
closely with other local Moroccan associations, daycares, and NGOs in Rabat,
the capital city of Morocco, Salé (the neighboring city) and Casablanca who
share the same passion of providing adequate education to all.
- What we do: With its give and take belief, Off To Morocco
believes in education to all. Our focus is education to underprivileged
Moroccans, mainly children. We run teaching projects to children, women, and
students. Through our various volunteering offers, we welcome international
volunteers to help us achieve this noble mission of education to all. We also
offer Arabic and French language lessons to our volunteers to help them adapt
and communicate easily while in Morocco. Volunteers can choose more than one
project to volunteer into and can choose the period that suits them to stay
starting from one to twenty-four weeks. This platform is open to everyone who
wishes to travel with a purpose. Anyone who wants to impact themselves and others.
- Where we work: Morocco (the full Arabic name is Al Mamlakah al
Maghribiyah which translates into “The Western Kingdom”) is located on the
North West coast of Africa and has ports in the North Atlantic Ocean as well as
the Mediterranean Sea. It is the fourth most populous Arab country (after
Algeria, Sudan, and Egypt) and shares the largest part of its border with
Algeria to the East and Mauritania to the South. Morocco
is divided into
sixteen regions. Each region is further divided into provinces and prefectures.
Despite the fact many people identify Marrakech as the major center of Morocco,
the capital city is Rabat and its largest city is Casablanca. Marrakech is
the major tourism hub for Morocco. The program
is based in the capital of Morocco, Rabat, which is where orientation and
general administration is carried out. Volunteer projects are located mainly
in Rabat, Salé and Casablanca are secondary placements.
Morocco is a safe country. You are cautioned to make sure
that you have your valuables kept safe, somewhere you can feel them at all
times, especially when you are in crowded market places or nightclubs. Most
tourists in Morocco never experience any trouble as long as they stay alert and
use common sense. Our local staff during orientation will give you a guided
tour on safety. They will also guide
you on areas to stay away from. If you are ever unsure of anything just ask us
and we will be happy to respond promptly. We recommend that you travel in a group or at least with one
person. However, during the day you are
fine traveling alone once you know your way. Make sure to have all of the
coordinators’ telephone number on you.
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies.
It is expected that all volunteers have their own
health insurance. Vaccinations are not typically required to enter Morocco,
however, this can vary depending on your travel path. We, therefore, recommend
carrying out independent research and talking to a travel doctor about the
required vaccinations if you plan to travel before or after your volunteer
program. You may choose to get vaccinated against some illnesses (please see
our list below of recommended vaccinations). In addition, please carry with you
preventive agents, such as mosquito repellents, as well as other medicines for
headaches and stomachaches. On the off chance that you fall sick and need a
doctor’s attention, our Morocco staff has access to an emergency medical
service and will take you to the hospital if necessary. There are good and reputable
hospitals where you can be treated. We recommend you consult a travel
doctor before you travel, as they will also be able to advise you on what
vaccinations you require, be sure to allow plenty of time to receive these
vaccinations.
Recommended
Vaccinations for Morocco:
Polio
Hepatitis A
Diphtheria/Tetanus
Typhoid
Hepatitis B
- Who are we looking for: We are looking for passionate volunteers who wish to travel with a purpose. Our platform is open to anyone who wants to impact themselves and others. Especially, passionate people who are looking for opportunities to volunteer in their own way in Morocco while leaving a lasting impact on our educational projects.
- Why choose us: if your passion is education and if you care about helping underprivileged students, so are we. Off to Morocco will not only provide you with the opportunity to practice your passion for education and helping others but also will give you the chance to discover the beautiful country of Morocco by living with a hospitable local host family where you will experience the daily life of Moroccans and their delicious meals.
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