Have been asked to share some of my experiences and impressions of life in Taroudannt so far. I have been here a little over a month which has comprised a 2 week training period followed by the first two weeks of work. Overall, I am very content here and feel comfortable in my family situation and the town itself. The support network provided by Groupe Moroc Horizon (GMH) and Moroccan Childrens Trust (MCT) is extensive and ever available and have made every effort to ensure that I have settled in to life here.
I initially came as a tourist for a trip and decided to do a little research regarding worthwhile programs available to foreigners. I enjoyed Morocco after completing a standard 2 week tourist loop from casa to meknes, the sahara and finally essaoira where I was accepted and finalised my placement here. It is a great way to get so much more from Morocco than a 2 week tourist flyby and an opportunity to put something back in.
The work is rewarding but I have personally found it initially quite challenging although you soon adjust to the demands placed on you. I can recommend the experience to those looking for a mixture of cultural exchange, volunteer work and community interaction.
