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WELCOME TO

Madrasa Dunya
Educational Center

(WORLDSCHOOLERS COMMUNITY - MOROCCO)

Education trough:
Creating, contributing, exploring, immerging & engaging:

Welcome to our community

Madrasa Dunya is a community space for Worldschooling families, the local people and homeschooling residents.  Our mission is to be an educational hub and village, a home away from home nestled in the breathtaking Ourika valley, in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco near Marrakech. Immersed in an Amazigh (Indigenous Moroccan) village, we welcome your family into our Madrasa (educational hub) which we are co-creating with our local team. who are the most loving and welcoming people from our village called: Belhouane At our Madrasa (Learning hub) Learning becomes real and fun again, together we learn trough, the culture, natural world, history and language of Morocco. By human connection, hands on experiences, creative and STEM activities, nature based learning, storytelling, music, cooking and field trips. Embracing each child's individuality, needs and passions, we create an environment where your child is motivated and inspired to learn and thrive.  Neurodiverse friendly, our team look forward to welcoming you into our inclusive environment.

Our Family

We are a Moroccan multicultural family of 7.
4,5 years ago, we decided to take the crazy step of leaving everything behind in our home town Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and make the big move to Morocco! We left without a plan, just seeing where the rivers of life would take us. This of course was a whole adventure with a lot of ups and downs, that finally brought us to this paradise with amazing people. Because of them it was the first place ever, that really feels like home. Having the surprise of our little miracle daughter and getting the amazing opportunity to run the first world school community of Morocco.
We can say:  Life brings amazing things if you just trust in it and take the ride!

Meet the Madrasa Dunya Family!

OUR TEAM IS EXPANDING
NEW PHOTO
COMING SOON!

JENNA

​       FOUNDER/ COORDINATOR
ALL AGE GROUPS

Lessons, workshops & activities co-ordinator/Social media manager/Host/Conflict solver/Circles coordinator/Admin/Teen and community projects & events. 
Hi, I'm Jenna, founder and organizer of Madrasa Dunya. Together with our amazing team, we are co-creating Madrasa Dunya. As a mom of four, I have a passion for organizing, creativity, decorating, and crafts. With over 10 years in hospitality management and event planning, I discovered a new passion for alternative education while parenting.
Our journey away from traditional schooling led me to experience working at VIVERE DEMOCRATISCH ONDERWIJS in Holland, YOU TALENT in Rotterdam, and the home schooling community LA BELLE VERTE in farm fields between Marrakech and the mountains.
Though my dream job at the democratic school ended due to the pandemic, it allowed us to move to Morocco. All the ups and downs of our educational journey, along with experiences, have brought me to this paradise where I finally have found our village, my desire to share this with families who need what we have created here, just like we did.  Created: Madrasa Dunya

FASCILITATORS

HANNANE

FACILITATOR
WINTER/SPRING AGE GROUP
(AGES 1-5/6/7)

Team Animals
 Gymnastics/Toddler gym/Build & play/Nature play& discover/Hands on learning/Sensory play/Music & dance/Fine motor skills

ANWAR

FACILITATOR
SUMMER AGE GROUP
(AGES 6/7/8-11/12/13)

Team build
Team sports/Survival skills/Hiking & nature discovery/IT/Music/History/
Amazigh culture

Arabic, Moroccan darija, Tamazight, French, English & Maths.

TAYSSIR

FACILITATOR
AUTUMN AGE GROUP
(AGES 12/13/14-18)

Team Kitchen
Kickboxing/Survival skills/Hiking & nature discovery/
Arts/Music/History/
Amazigh culture

English, Moroccan darija, Tamazight & Maths.

POPPY

FACILITATOR INTERNSHIP
Team Media

Theatre & Drama/Events & activities support/Music and dancing/Games/Languages 

Facilitators support, reading, writing & storytelling, 

HEIDI

PARENT & NEURODIVERGENT SUPPORT
Team gardening

Special needs educator/Inclusion/Planning & organisation

One to One tutor, Nature based & hands on learning,
Long term parent volunteer.

STAFF

MALIKA

CHEF COOK
The warm mama heart of the hub.
Manager of the kitchen.
Cooks all our daily meals and snacks.
Gives regular cooking workshops.


OUMAIMA
ABDELKRIM
MOUHAD
HOUSEHOLD
Brings a smile to your face.
Keeps the hub and accommodations clean.
Takes care of everything and everyone.

CONCIERGE
There for your every need.
Caretaker & guardian of the hub complex.
Helps in case of emergencies.
Fixes everything needed inside of the hub.


 

GARDERNER/ANIMAL CARETAKER
Passionate about Nature.
Teams: Animals, Build and Gardening support.

Local permaculture & natural building expert
Animal care, Gardening & building support.

OUR LOCATION

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PERFECTLY LOCATED

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Our hub is perfectly located within a little Amazigh (Indigenous Moroccan) village called: Belhouane.
(Meaning the taste of fruits in the Tamazight language.)
The nearby authentic Moroccan city of Marrakech offers a culture rich and colourful experience full of amazing things to see, learn and explore.
Located near this central city of Morocco, the Agafay desert, the roads to the famous Setti-Fatma waterfalls and Oukaimeden (ski resort) and loads of things to do in the area, our location truly is the perfect starting point for any Moroccan adventure.

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SURROUNDEND BY THE BERBER CULTURE AND BREATHTAKING NATURE

Our location is the perfect starting point for any adventure. Whether you're interested in hiking, local immersion, or simply taking in the majestic views.
Our hub is literally surrounded by local farm life and villages, the breathtaking Ourika Valley and river, with access to many different hiking trails that lead into the mountains or deep into the valleys and waterfalls.

 

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ALL IN ONE

Our apartments, hotel rooms, garden,
inside and outside hub/community areas,
are all located in the same gated complex and the surrounding fields.
Both mountain or river hike are right at our doorstep, as we have both level exits.
We have three restaurants, 2 playgrounds, a petting zoo, a little grocery shop, the local souk and public transport to the village/Marrakech all within a walking distance, making our hub a safe place where all needs are met.

Connect with us.......

00212660243882

Route d'Ourika km 45, Belhouane-Aghbalou

42152 Setti Fatma-Marrakech Safi

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