Located south from Marrakech at the foot of the Atlas Mountains; Agounsane is around ten minutes drive on a dirt road from Ourika valley. The Inhabitants are Berber people, living from terraced farming and a wide livestock.
Saga Holidays and Travel Link have set up a charitable centre, part of it is a kindergarten and the other part is a library equipped with computers. A weaving and embroidery workshops will be available in the coming weeks. There are about 30 kids, 25 secondary and high school pupils and 40 women benefiting from the multifunctional centre.
We can organise a half day trip to enjoy the pretty scenery of the foothills. You will be also able to explore the village, visit the educational centre, the pottery workshops and finally share a glass of mint tea with a local family before you head back to Marrakech.
Agounsane Berber Village
Region
Ourika
Opening date
07/10/2012
Attendants Childrens
136
Attendants Women
54
Attendants total
190
Partner
Saga Trust Fondation UK
Brief summary of work carried out & which year(s) the project work took place:
1- Opening date: October 07, 2012.
2- Completion of work: Interior and exterior painting, electricity and plumbing, floor tile, waterproofing.
3- Participation of local association and habitants.
Number of children directly impacted/ number of indirect beneficiaries:
Current statistics:
1- Year school: 2012/2013: 24
2- Year school: 2013/2014: 30
3- Year school: 2014/2015: 24
4- Year school: 2015/2016: 18
5- Year school: 2016/2017: 17
Any current statistics/ ranking information/ achievements of the centre/pupils:
Improvement of learning ability.
Smooth school to primary school.
Easy access to primary school.
The Assafou association for the Development is a non-profit organization created on May 12th, 2011 in Marrakech. And supported by Travel Link Morocco and partners.
