Farm work in Tunisia
Help on a farm, practice Arabic & discover the culture at the same time!
Your 7 advantages
✓ You can free select which Tasks you would like to participate and about your Have a say in workload. If you wish, you are welcome to take a look at each area!
✓ You not only experience everyday life up close on a farm, but you will also integrated into the family and get authentic insights into Arab family life!
✓ You live and work surrounded by beautiful evergreen pine forests amidst the idyllic mountains and pastures!
✓ You can free time on the weekend to discover more of Tunisia e.g. Excursions to the neighboring towns, to historical places or to relax in the Hammam!
✓ You will not only be provided with delicious, freshly cooked Arabic food, but also during work!
✓ You can use your knowledge of Arabic with your Colleagues use and improve!
✓ You don’t have to worry about your Security do, because the farm is good guarded and the family and employees are always on site and near you!
Offer:
✓ Airport transfer on arrival and departure, each for 290 TND (approx. 85€), from and to Tunis Carthage airport.
✓ Accommodation free of chargeIn the farm's apartment (approx. 36 m², partially furnished and equipped, 2 small rooms with bathroom and kitchen). Electricity and hot water are available. Good 4G internet access. Air conditioning can be used for a small flat fee of 30 TND (approx. €9) per day.
✓ Catering: Free to cook yourself or eat at the nearby hotel "1001 Nights Palace" (5 min walk).
✓ Working hours: Free. You are welcome to help out on the farm or simply enjoy the time and nature.
Brief overview: Tunisia
Tunisia is the Land of diversityNo other country with 163,155 km² offers such many different climate zones and landscapes. In just under 300 km you change from a cold climate with intense rain and even snow (in the extreme north) to a very dry climate with sprawling dunes and beautiful oasesNo matter where you are in Tunisia, the sea is less than 200 km away. That is why Tunisia is considered one of the best countries for diverse tourism. Tunisians are also a very hospitable people who welcome visitors from all over the world.
- Area: 163,155 km²
- Total population: 11.951 million (July 2021)
- Largest cities: Capital Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Kairouan
- Political system: republic
- Languages: Arabic as an official language, French (sometimes also English) as a foreign language
- Religions: 99% Muslims, 1% Jews, Christians and other denominations
- Time zone: GMT +1 (no change between summer and winter time)
- Telephone area code: +216
- Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND)
- Nominal gross domestic product (GDP): USD 39 billion (2020)
- Largest economic sectors: Tourism, agriculture (including olive oil, cereals and dates), parts of the automotive industry, etc.
- Landscape: Mountains, forests and grain fields in the north, olive groves in the north and inland, dunes and oases in the south
Location of our partner farm
Our partner farm bis located 2 km outside the small town Nebeur (in Arabic نبّر and is pronounced like Nebber). With about 10,000 inhabitants, the city is very quiet. She is popular for her beautiful landscapes with forests and mountains, which perfect for nature lovers The agricultural community is known for its extensive grain fields as well as Fruit, vegetable and especially olive cultivation.
The Temperatures are very pleasant: In winter (December-February) they are usually between 10 and 20 degrees and in summer (June-August) they reach up to 35 degrees.
Geographical location
Perfect connection to the infrastructure:
The geographical location of Nebeur is ideal, to other interests It is well connected to the national road (P17) which runs between the two large cities El Kef and Jendouba The beautiful coast of Tabarka is only 94 km away and easily accessible via the P17. Regular buses and very inexpensive large taxis run between all towns.
From Nebeur you can many well-known tourist attractions to reach:
- the capital Tunis: 176 km away, reachable in just under 2 hours via 2 sections of national roads (P6 and P17) and then the motorway (A3).
- the city of Kairouan: cultural capital, only 175 km away. It is known for its historical mosque (Gami Ukba) and beautiful oriental carpets. It was the capital of Tunisia for centuries in the Middle Ages.
- the city of Tozeur: known as "Gateway to the Tunisian Desert is only 352 km from national roads. There you can make trips into the desert, the
magical attraction of the oases
experience and also get to know the oasis economy.
Your place of work
The Farm "Dhayaat gadi" (written in Arabic ضيعة جدّي, means Grandpa's Farm) is embedded in a large field of 39 hectares and the entire area belongs to the Chaabane family (1 hectare = 10,000 m²). From October to June, 19 hectares of land are used to grow mainly cereals. About 4 hectares are used to grow Olive and almond treesIn the remaining area there are mountains, where rosemary and thyme grow alongside pine and wild olive trees grow. They are available all year round pasture for sheep and goats.
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Areas of responsibility
Due to its diversity, the farm offers varied areas of responsibilityMany tasks are part of Everyday life on the farm and must be done daily, while other activities only occur seasonally:
Animal care
On our large farm live various kinds of animals, which biologically sustainable and species-appropriate live with us on the farm:
- Sheep and goats:
she
are taken by the shepherd to large pastures
in the middle of the mountains The animals have time to
graze and you will also find many
healthy plants such as rosemary or thyme. The mountain tour
takes about 3 hours and is walked in the morning and evening with the sheep and goats.
- Cows: morning and evening the
Cows milked On our farm, we still do this by hand. Furthermore, the cows need to be regularly
washed and
well-maintained Of course, the
daily feeding not be neglected.
- Horses:
the horses are happy about
regular beauty treatments with curry comb and brush. They should be taken to the paddock, and you can also
go for a strollso that they have enough space to run around. As with any animal, the Feeding to.
- Dogs and cats:
With the dogs you can relaxed hikes in the mountains and Walking the dog, the main thing is that they are tired in the evening. As we know, cats are a bit more independent, but
enjoy their food she still feels very much.
- Chickens, ducks and turkeys: On our farm we use
all resources optimallyThe eggs are collected and eaten or sold. To ensure the animals' well-being, the coop should always be clean and fresh.
Of course, enough time for a few caresses! 😊
Sounds like a lot of work? Sure, animals need to be cared for, but of course you don't have to do all the tasks. We also promise to make the work with these cuddly animals will totally relaxing happen.
Tree care
Both old and young trees must always maintained regardless of the season become:
- Plow: With the tractor the fields are harvested four times a year plowedAlternatively, the soil around each tree is refreshed.
- Irrigation: During the dry months, from approximately May to September, the old trees are pruned twice a month and the younger trees four times a month. sufficiently wateredso that they continue to be well hydrated.
- Harvest: Olives are harvested in autumn/winter harvested, mostly between November and December. This is especially associated with lively, social exchange. People meet to harvest, talk and sing together. Olive oil from Tunisia is a Insider tip among connoisseurs, because it is known for its excellent quality and the special tasteTunisia is the second most important exporter of olive oil after the EU.
- Tree pruning: This is a important processto guide the otherwise uncontrolled growth of the trees and thus ultimately a straight, healthy and highly productive tree Tree pruning is particularly important for the wild olive treesto maximize yield in a natural way and high-quality olives to be able to harvest.
Management
There is also a great need for management on the farm:
- Modernization and optimization the work processes
- Resource planning
- Compliance with Quality standards
- Advice regarding possible
Improvements
In brief
Offer:
✓ Airport transfer on arrival and departure, each for 290 TND (approx. 85€), from and to Tunis Carthage airport.
✓ Accommodation free of charge In the farm's apartment (36 m², partially furnished and equipped, 2 small rooms with bathroom and kitchen. Electricity and hot water are available. Good 4G internet. Air conditioning may be used for a small flat fee of 30 TND (approx. 9€) per day.
✓ Catering: Free, cook yourself or eat at the nearby hotel "1001 Nights Palace".
✓ Working hours: Free. You are welcome to help on the farm or simply relax in nature.
Organisation
Do you have interest? Then you have to take care of don't worry about anything, except for your flight. We'll take care of the rest, so you can sit back and relax and look forward to the upcoming adventures be happy.
Once you've decided on the details of your stay, send us an email. We can generally accommodate you on the farm year-round.
A
visa (as an EU citizen)
you don't need it!
Here you can find current information about the Entry requirements:
So just send us an email or WhatsApp message with your preferred dates, or contact us using the form below. We'll get back to you and take care of the organization.
Contact:
wunderlampe@aladin-institut.de or
0049 (0)17680455751.
