Morocco

"They were such lovely people. Of all the experiences I had in Morocco, I miss the staff the most. They hold such a special place in my heart that I will always treasure."

Lisa Simonian, Morocco Volunteer

In-Country Staff in Morocco

CCS Morocco Staff Local CCS staff in Morocco will warmly welcome you to the community, make you feel at home and help you better understand Moroccan culture. They help facilitate your volunteer experience and are always available to answer any questions that may arise. CCS staff is always from the region where we operate, so they can provide a local perspective, help you with learning the local language, and guide you in what to do in your free time.

All of our in-country staff members are warm, loving people who want you to feel at home and will make sure you are well cared for. The staff at each CCS program site includes a Country Director or Program Director, program coordinators, drivers, cooks, cleaners, and guards. Because the staff office is typically located at the CCS Home-Base, a helping hand is never far. Learn more about our Morocco staff below.

Country Director: Mohamed Mahmoudi
Mohamed Mahmoudi, Morocco Country Director Mohamed comes to Cross-Cultural Solutions with extensive experience working with international volunteers after six years of working with Peace Corps Morocco. His responsibilities with the Peace Corps have included providing cross-cultural interpretation, language training, logistical program management, and ensuring the safety and security of volunteers stationed throughout Morocco. Before his role as the Morocco Country Director, Mohamed had been a special guest speaker to CCS volunteers, giving lectures on the cultural history of Morocco and Islam. Mohamed received his degree in Business Management and also taught Commercial and Business Law at a college-level private school for many years. With his diverse and extensive background in international volunteering and management, Mohamed is a tremendous asset to the CCS Morocco team.

House Manager: Khadija Channouf
Khadija is responsible for the house and the house staff and has a great deal of experienced working with volunteers—for 5 years she was a Language and Cultural Facilitator for Peace Corp Morocco and she is an amazing henna tattoo artist.

Program Coordinator: Abdellah Ouhmouch
Abdellah works directly with CCS Partner Programs and can answer any questions or concerns you have about your placement. Abdellah was also a Language and Cultural Facilitator for Peace Corp Morocco and was a translator for many American movies in Morocco, like Spy Game and Rules of Engagement.

Assistant/Accountant: Loubna Quirrou
Loubna is in charge of keeping the books, finances, and many other administrative tasks. She is also our belly dancing instructor.

Driver: Ismael Ben Bella
Ismael is in charge of all transportation for the volunteers and the Home-Base, including van maintenance, airport pick-ups, and taking volunteers to their placements and cultural and learning activities. He is very much a "father figure"for the volunteers.

Cook: Aicha "Mama Aicha" Hafoud
Mama Aicha is in charge of preparing traditional Moroccan meals for the volunteers and staff and she is a fantastic cook.

Housekeepers: Fatiha Abizi and Leila Bennani
Fatiha and Leila are in charge of all of the housekeeping for the Home-Base. They wash the linens and towels and they are in charge of cleaning the house, including common areas and the bedrooms. Both Fatih and Leila help Mama Aicha in the kitchen. Fatiha often demonstrates many dance steps during the Folklore night presentation and Leila is an excellent cook.

Security: Simohamed "Simo" El ouardi & Hamid Jendane
Simo is in charge of the gate during the day, tends the garden, and serves as an occasional driver when needed. Simo is a great friend to all CCS volunteers in Morocco. Hamid is in charge of security at night and keeps track of who comes and goes from the house. Hamid is also an international basketball referee and a former player on the Moroccan National Basketball Team.

CCS offers the following program in Rabat, Morocco:
Volunteer Abroad -- 3 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates

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