Fès was the first capital of Morocco as well as the oldest city of the country built in 809. Again in the 13th century during the reign of the Merinid dynasty, and in the 14th century, the city became the spiritual and cultural centre of traditional Morocco.
Fès is also the capital of skilled-craft, specialized in pottery, copperplates, and lather work. It's known by its monuments: Fès El Bali, la medina, El Attarin, l'horloge, Mosqué ElQuaraouiyine
"Chantiers jeunesse Maroc" is organizing a workcamp with collaboration with the city council of Saiss Fès.
Number of participants: 20
Nature of the work: The work consists of gardening and painting frecoes in “centre Saiss Fès qarter,
The duration of work is 5hours a day
Meals: Meals will be prepared by volunteers.
Leisure activities:
Volunteers will have to setup their own programme of leisure activities.
There are some hints to help you setup this programme.
The volunteers will visit de Médina of Fès 1400 years old: Mérinides school, Dar El baroud, Moulay Idriss,
El Quaraouiyine Mosque, “Dar edbagh”
Volunteers could also attends the “son et lumières” entertainment and the surrounding touristic
sites (Atlas mountains)/
We also propose swimming pool.
also have to bring with you working clothes, a sleeping bag, and anything which could contribute to the good progress of the workcamp (game sets, musical instruments, cooking recipe, etc...).
Lodging: The volunteers will be lodged in “Lycée technique “ route de Sefrou
Address of lodging: Lycée technique , route de Sefrou , Fès
In case of emergency phone: call the office CJM in Fès : 0661442659 or 0613974654
CJM fee 45 euros to be paid by volunteer on arrival.