Helping in our hotel , or a Bedouin life style in a desert camp in Jordan

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This is Mohammad from Petra of Jordan. I have my own business and I'm looking for new volunteers working with us , it will be lovely experience as usual. Eight years ago I began building this desert camp by hand and it is now a well established site for many tourists from all parts of world. Also many local people come just to relax, smoke sheesha and get away from the city atmosphere. I am still working on my English so your experience here will be a full cross cultural experience. Their is a decent size functionable kitchen where we prepare all the meals for our guests and share the Bedouin lifestyle. Campfires, tea and local music. We happen to have the perfect view to watch the local goat herders pass by.also we can host a volunteer at wadi musa , helping with hotel
So your choice.
Type of help

Gardening
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Other
Help in the house
Animal care
Helping with Tourists
Charity work
Language practice
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

They can learn the Arabic language and a lot of things from our culture, local experienice, camps, arabic cooking, caving in little petra, hiking , business, tourist trip, and of course hours riding , and many other interesting things to do. I can also show you around different places to see in Wadi Musa. my home and family to exchange culture, experience, jordanian food, and making a dinner party as i always do. Most of the activities outside of the camp are financially dependent upon you but of course when there are group campouts you are very welcome.
Help

They can help in various ways. We do a lot of events and activities, camping , hiking, desert camp , desert trip , jeep tour. Horse riding , we have 4 hours and 2 dogs and 1 cat
This is at the camp ,
And about the hotel , it’s very close , so we can have all of this activity
Languages spoken

Arabic, English
Accommodation

We are located in little Petra
, we have 20 rooms and dorm , so the volunteers will have own private room (nice tent) for sure and meals included.
,, so if the volunteer going to be at the hotel , they will stay with a family, or private room of course
What else …

You can visit petra and little petra, hike alseag, wadi araba, wadi kharasa, dive in aqaba, enjoy wadi rum, go camping, visit my home and family to exchange culture, experience, jordanian food, and making a dinner party as i always do. On your days off you can take a local bus or taxi to visit tourist sites or nature reserves such as Amman, Jerash, the Dead Sea. We can help you in where to go and about local prices into petra and transportation. If you contact us we can arrange transportation for you
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two
Hours expected

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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18/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Veronika) for host

Earlier this year I spent some time helping in this camp together with my friend. This peaceful and charming place full of hidden corners (caves) is located walking distance from Little Petra and a bit further from Petra. My duties mainly involved dish washing and keeping bathrooms& general areas clean. Sometimes I was also assisting in the… read more kitchen cooking delicious local meals. During our free time we could chill and discover places around. We were sleeping in a private fabric tent (super cold nights in March) and the electricity worked only after the sunset for few hours. There was no wifi, but our hosts shared their hot spots, but I’d recommend getting a local sim card with data.
Thank you Belal and Mufti for accepting me last minute and letting me stay (and come back) as long as I wanted. I’m really grateful for your hospitality. Take care ;).

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(Very good )

10/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

It was really amazing good experience, anna she is a lovely person , who can be in good contact, and very flexible, easy and open ,
All of our member here got good contact with Anna , all the best and I highly recommended her to work away ppl

Hope to meet one day

(Excellent )

29/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I was 2 weeks with Belal and Mahbumahabu; and Mohammad is always there when you need. Now is the low season so we didn't work to much, but i tried to help as much as i could. Otherwise, we did a lot of things and amazing experiences around, like Little petra (that you can go by walk easy), Wadi Musa (easy do it by hichiking), Wadi Arabah, Dana,… read more Petra, Dead sea!
I had a great time and i recomanded for sure, i will come back when is gonna be the best season to help them!
And Belal, i want to say, thanks so much for everything, you are pure! i felt like my house and they became my family! He is really friendly, he is learning really fast english, he gives you your necessary space, you can trust him for everything!
I wish the best for them!

(Excellent )

23/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Mariia)

I host Maria “ Masha “ for I don’t know of time , over one and half month, because she is someone different, someone els , you will never imagine this girl , full of energy, and skills nice and flexible, so lovely and cute ,
She helped us at the beginning with her friend Veronica, then Veronica left and she stayed with us , I can say she is the… read more greatest one you could have in ur project ever ,
She enjoyed it here and loved already our place and the project ,
Hope to have a chance and work together again ,
Masha all the the best and the lovely life always staying with you

Mohammad , Belal , Abo mahbob , mahbob love u

Best wishes

(Excellent )

17/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mariia) for host

Hey hey.. I’d like to write the truth about this place!

First of all – people! who work here – very very very kind, polite, friendly, respectful, positive etc. I can say a lot of nice words about them. But words can’t explain what I feel.. sometimes it’s a little hard to say. I was happy during my stay;)

Secondly – the place. It looks like… read more you’re hiding between rocks which look like bubbles. So funny. I was surprised;) You’ll find many spots, many caves.. just for you.. for your privacy. I know how important it is.. to have some time alone:) And another nice moment – it’s a peaceful place. I was enjoying so much;)

I was helping for one month. The job wasn’t hard. Really;) Help to clean in the kitchen, toilets, showers; prepare the place for guests.. the work for a few hours. And afterwards, you’re free to hike, walk around, enjoy your time;)

While I was there I met a lot of nice people.. locals, tourists. I was welcomed. And I felt like I’m at home. Maybe more. Thank you soooooooo much for everything;)

I hope you’ll enjoy to stay in that place!!!:hearts:

(Excellent )

13/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tanja)

I host tanja at our camp
the camp for like 4 weeks , and absolutely she is so great person and lovely volunteer, we had a great time here , she felt home with our community, and with our colleagues
We had good time talking and work together , lovely experience and nice girl tanja ,
,, it was really sad moment because she lest
And I’m sure we… read more will get a chance to meet a gain

Best wishes
camp

(Excellent )

07/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tanja) for host

I had an amazing time staying at the Mars Camp. Everybody is so lovely and careful. It's unbelievebal how they made me feel part of a community without even knowing the language. There is no single thing i could complain about. It made me very sad to leave and I miss everybody. I hope I'll have the chance to come back soon. Thank you guys for… read more giving me a home far away from home.

(Excellent )

27/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas & Sara)

It was so lovely and great time with Lucas when he is stay with us , he is a lovely guy , he has nice experience with people , friendly, smiling always, followed the rules , every one work in our camp felt know him from long time , Lucas I know he always will be in great way , good luck in ur future
And we r waiting u again and again and again… read more

All the best Lucas
Wish u the best
Cheers

(Excellent )

05/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lucas & Sara) for host

Was an amazing time in the camp! Such a wonderful and beautiful experience in Jordan!! Thanks a lot Mohammed for the hospitality and the opportunity to shared this incredible Workaway. I enjoyed a lot my stay whit the gays. My heart was so happy in the camp. Belal, Mohammed, Ahamed, Mosa and Ibraim are amazing people. I’m so happy to met you… read more guys!! I would like to come back as soon as possible. Thanks again for everything !!!! For ever in my heart!

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(Excellent )

13/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (luke) for host

I stayed in Wadi Musa on this Workaway for around a month during September and October, and had an absolutely amazing time! The school didn't require very much work from me whilst I was there but I did do some helping out, and there were other opportunities to volunteer and get involved in local projects whilst there too. Instead of staying in his… read more house I stayed in the flat on the tourist street – there wasn't any Wifi, but it's right beside a cafe with Internet where it was so easy to meet a plethora of absolutely brilliant, extremely kind-hearted people (many of whom I still keep in touch with). It's almost without doubt that you'll quickly become an integral part of the community, and I don't think I've ever felt at home as much whilst travelling as I was made to feel by all the great people I met there.

Whether it was helping out all the people wanting to learn English; getting involved in the Mars Camp site near Petra with Mufti and Belal (and meeting all of the people who visited); playing football or cards etc. with many of the locals nearby; going on trips to Kerak, Wadi Rum and other areas of Jordan; practicing basic Arabic etc., there are so many things I absolutely loved about this Workaway, and I can't wait to go back to Wadi Musa when possible.

Mufti is a wonderful guy with a very chilled-out, relaxed manner that helps to make you feel very at ease, and as a very sociable character he makes it very easy to meet people and get further involved in the community as well. I would certainly recommend it. Thanks a lot Mufti! See you soon

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(Excellent )

30/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Cynthia) for host

Booked this month's ago. Met him a week before I was to join him, and he said great, see you in a week. I emailed to find out when and how to meet during the week and heard nothing. Tried phoning twice before and no answer. Finally late afternoon of the day before he does answer the phone, and then tells me it's closed for the week. Can I come… read more after. Of course not as I have other commitments. Would he have contacted me to let me know???

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(Host cancelled stay at the last minute)

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Helping in our hotel , or a Bedouin life style in a desert camp in Jordan

Description

Type of help

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

Help

Languages spoken

Accommodation

What else …

A little more information

How many Workawayers can stay?

Hours expected