Community Partnership: Ait Ouham Association for Development
At Nomadic and our sister company Nomadic School Tours, we are deeply committed to supporting the communities we visit. We are proud to work alongside the Ait Ouham Association for Development, a grassroots organisation based in the Atlas Mountains. The Association is dedicated to improving infrastructure and quality of life in the village and surrounding areas, particularly in education, healthcare, and access.
Nomadic Tours and Nomadic School Tours contribute from every booking directly to the Association, which means you are helping to fund a wide range of community-led initiatives.
Key Projects and Achievements
Bridge Construction
One of the projects we’re most proud of is the construction of a bridge over the river that runs through the village. In winter, rising water levels used to isolate villagers from one another. Working with the Ait Ouham Association, we approached the local council and government and successfully secured 75% of the project funding, with Nomadic contributing the remaining 25% (52,500 MAD) of the 210,000 MAD total budget. Together, we managed the project to completion. Today, the bridge keeps the community connected year-round.
Village School Improvements
- Construction of new bathroom facilities for the village school
- Support to establish a pre-school for children aged 4–6, including funding for books and a teacher’s salary
- Creation of a library at the Association's headquarters for student use
- Funding for 15 local girls education for 1 year
Health and Emergency Support
- Dedicated a room for first aid and emergency medical supplies
- Donated blood glucose meters to help villagers manage rising diabetes cases
- Donated blood pressure monitors
- Facilitate home visits looking for early signs of diabetes.
- Assisted individuals with personal medical expenses and hospital bills
- Support Nomad families by helping to vaccinate their flocks after a particularly hard year
- Construction of toilet and shower blocks for 2 families in Midelt
Winter Aid and Food Security
During the harsh winters, we helped the Association to provide additional food supplies to all 110 families in the village, ensuring they had access to essentials when conditions were most difficult.
Community and Youth Engagement
We proudly sponsor the village football team, enabling them to participate in the local valley tournament—a highlight for many of the young people in the community.
Earthquake Relief – 2023
In the aftermath of the devastating 2023 earthquake, we supported relief efforts through contributions to the Red Cross, GoFundMe, and—most importantly—our Ait Ouham Association. Partnering with another local organisation, we were able to identify urgent needs and act quickly. Together, we installed toilets and solar lighting in the most affected villages and continue to work on providing additional facilities and aid where needed.
A working partnership
We encourage our guides and you, our passengers—to stay open to new opportunities where we can help. Our shared journey through Morocco should be more than just memorable—it should positively impact the people and places we encounter.
Together, we can ensure that travel brings benefits not just to the traveller, but to the community too.
