WELCOMES
Males,Females,Students,Couples,FamiliesRESPONSE RATE
100%RESPONSE TIME
within a day
WELCOMES
Males,Females,Students,Couples,FamiliesRESPONSE RATE
100%RESPONSE TIME
within a day
Breakfast
(Free)
Lunch
(USD 3.0)
Dinner
(Free)
Vegetarian meals
Free
Wi-Fi
none
Free
Free
Arabic
USD 5.0
Per hour
Warm and welcoming home in Azrou, Morocco
The house ( 130 m square) is made of three floors or appartements and the roofs:
1/ First level / Downstairs is a non profit down syndrome children center that my wife and I founded. Our internati...
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The house ( 130 m square) is made of three floors or appartements and the roofs:
1/ First level / Downstairs is a non profit down syndrome children center that my wife and I founded. Our international guests always love to have sometime volunteering and interacting with our center children. A considerable part of our income goes to the development of our non profit center.
2/ Second Level / floor is where I live with my wife and 5 of our daughters (17 to 6 years old). My two other sons (22 and 20 years old) do not live with us. they are university students. Next year, my two eldest daughters will move from home to go to university.
This appartement is made of three bed rooms + a living room decorated in the Moroccan style + dining place + a salon with a fire place that heats almost all the space, two bathrooms with showers and and a kitchen.
3/ Third floor is the same than the second.
In our family, we speak English, French, Arabic and Berber. Our common interest is hosting international visitors, cross-cultural activities and community services.
Besides hosting, we organize for our guests excursions and cultural tours and interactions with locals.
My house is in Azrou city center. Azrou is located in the heart of the national parc of the middle Atlas mountains. It's 80 Km from the city of Fes and 50 mn from Meknes witch are both Moroccan imperial cities.
The house ( 130 m square) is made of three floors or appartements and the roofs:
1/ First level / Downstairs is a non profit down syndrome children center that my wife and I founded. Our international guests always love to have sometime volunteering and interacting with our center children. A considerable part of our income goes to the development of our non profit center.
2/ Second Level / floor is where I live with my wife and 5 of our daughters (17 to 6 years old). My two other sons (22 and 20 years old) do not live with us. they are university students. Next year, my two eldest daughters will move from home to go to university.
This appartement is made of three bed rooms + a living room decorated in the Moroccan style + dining place + a salon with a fire place that heats almost all the space, two bathrooms with showers and and a kitchen.
3/ Third floor is the same than the second.
In our family, we speak English, French, Arabic and Berber. Our common interest is cross-cultural activities, hosting international visitors and community services.
About Lotfi Lamrani:
Lotfi is a cross-cultural facilitator. From heading up marketing initiatives, to working as a carpenter in his little shop, to founding non-profit organizations in Morocco and serving as Line Production Manager and Assistant Producer of award-winning cross-cultural and social documentaries and films, his energies are devoted to catalyzing a positive revolution of leadership in Morocco and promoting goodwill between cultures. He works to promote peace, tolerance and coexistence through international networking and cultural exchange initiatives, panel discussions, cultural tours and workshops, parents and teachers associations involvement, community service projects and advocacy for children and women issues in Morocco.
* Awards:
2016:
1/ Leader of the year award by the Friendship Force International organisation based in USA.
2/ The Friendship World Conference Host and Organizer Cup. at the World Friendship and citizen diplomacy, Marrakech, Morocco.
2014: Honorary Citizen of Louisville award from the Mayor Greg E. Fisher.
It was for the cross-cultural and interfaith initiatives I undertook with NGOs, churches and synagogues in Louisville, USA.
- 2010: The Special Leadership Grant (Among leaders from 62 countries) at the World Friendship and citizen diplomacy, Washington DC.
- 2007: Debuty at the federation of the parents and teachers associations in the province of Ifrane / Azrou.
- 2006: President of Azrou Al Khansae school parents and teachers association.
In addition to many letters of thanks and appreciation from American governors and mayors for having hosted peace ambassadors from their cities.
More info and testimonials at: http://lotfilamrani.webs.com
Let's meet on face book: https://www.facebook.com/lotfi.lamrani
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Smoking not allowed
None
Coexistence, friendship and mutual respect
7 ~ 90 day(s)
Basma room
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| Up to 6 nights | USD 30 |
| 7 to 29 nights | USD 25 |
| 30 nights or more | USD 18 |
USD 30
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Alae room
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For room (2 people) (Per night) |
For one bed (1 person) (Per night) |
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| Up to 6 nights | USD 50 | USD 30 |
| 7 to 29 nights | USD 42 | USD 25 |
| 30 nights or more | USD 30 | USD 18 |
USD 50 USD
Room price (Per night)
Ines romm
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Bathroom
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For room (2 people) (Per night) |
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| Up to 6 nights | USD 50 | USD 30 |
| 7 to 29 nights | USD 42 | USD 25 |
| 30 nights or more | USD 30 | USD 18 |
USD 50 USD
Room price (Per night)
My house is in Azrou city center. Azrou is located in the heart of the national parc of the middle Atlas mountains. Public places, coffee shops, market, bus stop are just 10 minutes walk from my home....
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My house is in Azrou city center. Azrou is located in the heart of the national parc of the middle Atlas mountains. Public places, coffee shops, market, bus stop are just 10 minutes walk from my home.
Azrou is 80 Km from the city of Fes and 50 mn from Meknes witch are both Moroccan imperial cities.
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Near Cafe Mesk Lil ( Azrou, Meknes-Tafilalet, Morocco)
5 minutes By walking
10 minutes by walking
A man and his country
Nomad blog. By chelsea, Virginia Thech Universiy, USA.
Well-traveled souls can vouch the journey, not...
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A man and his country
Nomad blog. By chelsea, Virginia Thech Universiy, USA.
Well-traveled souls can vouch the journey, not the destination, is the ultimate value of adventures, and to say that the people you meet aren’t the most influential part, is like forgetting your passport in my eyes.
One man defines why my Moroccan experience was some of the most cherished days I’ve lived.
Lotfi Lamrani opened the door to his country and welcomed us into every room we had time to see.
I’ve been dreading writing this post, honestly, because even when I’m an old scribbler of words, no phrases could portray the honesty, hospitality, selflessness, inspiration, energy and adoration that radiates from this one man.
As his country stirs to move toward stronger NGO’s and a democratic way of thinking, he has embraced a role as the network man of Morocco.
Not only is he a figure-head of NGO networks in the country, but he also organizes programs for groups like ours to build cultural bridges and develop international ambassadors through genuine beyond five-star hospitality.
Lotfi is a hybrid individual of all-business when talking on the phone or lining up meetings and events for us, then he is a devout father of seven who dissolves the world around him whenever a child asks for his attention. He was also an attentive friend to every single one of our needs and questions.
I am also convinced that he doesn’t sleep.He was with us every step through Morocco ensuring our travels exceeded any expectation.
Now that I’ve painted the accurate immaculate image of his personality and demeanor, here is the stroke that has not been placed- he is a man of humility and understanding.
He is a humble carpenter, but also a community leader who wants to help others understand Morocco from an honest experience.
He comes from poverty, improved himself through tedious woodwork, abandoned the typical cafe lounging lifestyle of men his age, and now upholds his patriotic responsibility through NGO work and international networking for Morocco.
When I asked him why he works tirelessly, almost to point of raggedly, to host groups like ours, he said that this is the one way he knows how to ensure friendship and understanding between countries.
To say he was successful with our experience is an understatement.
Many cohort members claim Morocco as their favorite leg of the trip, and I cried as our plane ascended from the mystical country. We know that all recognition is due to this selfless and inspiring man who says he is nothing but a humble carpenter.
Lotfi is a character I’ll carry each day. He is an individual that makes his difference in this changing world with unshakable self-motivation to improve the state we as people are in.
We grew more than attached to him. He walked us to the gate at the airport where we could not give enough hugs or thanks...
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"Dear Lotfi:
Esalaam Aleikum. I share the enthusiasm of three groups of University of Maryland students about your planned...
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"Dear Lotfi:
Esalaam Aleikum. I share the enthusiasm of three groups of University of Maryland students about your planned October visit to Washington, DC. Two of these groups already have benefitted so much from your guidance and kindness in our study abroad trip to Morocco in January 2009 and 2010…
M’a ssalama, Dave"
David A. Crocker
Senior Research Scholar
School of Public Policy
Institute for Philosophy & Public Policy
Director, International Development Specialization
Director, College Park Scholars Program in Public Leadership
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"Dear Lotfi,
…We were thoroughly impressed with your work and the wonderful programs and opportunities your organization can pr...
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"Dear Lotfi,
…We were thoroughly impressed with your work and the wonderful programs and opportunities your organization can provide to our students. It is clear to us that you have a well-organized, community-based program that will provide a great educational experience to students while allowing us to give back to the community as well.
Sincerely,"
Diana M. Ridgwell, Ph.D.
Director of Student Development and Director of the Undergraduate Research Institute, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Virginia Tech
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I want to share some very well deserved ambassador comments for you.
“The World has become so much the same--the pleasure of se...
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I want to share some very well deserved ambassador comments for you.
“The World has become so much the same--the pleasure of seeing and understanding a new and different life was the purpose of the exchange. The Journey was Fabulous and it was a privilege to be on this exchange. The Moroccan Team gave so much to us with their Hearts and Time---they Love their Country and want the World to know them. I leave with Much Gratitude for all we got to see and do--leaving a piece of my Heart in Morocco. I appreciate all the professionalism from the Morocco Team for making our lives a little richer and remembering all the Blessings that have been bestowed on us in our own countries. In Friendship, Carol Grotewold, Las Vegas
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Dear Lotfi,
Happy Birthday, my friend. Always be happy. I hope your wife is well.
First of all, so sorry for the delay in co...
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Dear Lotfi,
Happy Birthday, my friend. Always be happy. I hope your wife is well.
First of all, so sorry for the delay in comunication after our wonderful exchange. I arrived in early October, traveling through Portugal.
Please find attached the email sent our friends about our journey. Translating about you... "To Lotfi, gratitude for the conduct of our journey, with care and attention, as well as Karim, together in this journey."
Thanks so much.
We keep in touch.
Izildinha
Queridos amigos
FF Brasilia,
Finalmente, retornando de nosso maravilhoso Intercambio Especial Marrocos, de 31 de agosto a 18 de setembro, e extensoes.
Dos 20 felizes embaixadores, 11 retornaram dia 19 de setembro e 9 fizeram extensoes diversas pela Europa e outros lados.
Foi uma experiencia fantastica. As diferencas de credo, raca, habitos so tornaram mais rico nosso intercambio, em nossa capacidade de adaptacao, de tolerancia, de leveza para viver tudo com respeito, alegria, amizade, contribuindo para o bem-estar de todos.
A Lotfi, Presidente da FF Marrocos e Diretor de Intercambio, gratidao pela conducao de nossa jornada, com carinho e atencao, alem de Karim, juntos nessa jornada.
Como publicou Lotfi: "Para avancar, devemos reconhecer que, no meio de uma magnifica diversidade de culturas e formas de vida, somos uma familia humana e uma comunidade da Terra com um destino comum".
Grata as amigas e amigos do nosso grupo por compartilharmos essa bela experiencia.
Gratificada por toda a ajuda de nossa Diretoria Executiva, Dolores e Marilene, no planejamento e execucao dessa jornada, pela inestimavel participacao em todo o processo. Dolores, como sempre, auxiliando na facilitacao da traducao junto aos diretores locais e outras autoridades.
A gente se encontra no nosso happy hour mensal - ultima semana do mes - em dia e local a serem definidos, oportunidade em que compartilharemos nossa aventura no Marrocos.
Seguem anexas algumas fotos em conjunto.
Abencoado retorno a todo o nosso grupo.
Abracos cordiais,
Izildinha Esmeraldo
FF Brasilia - Presidente e Coordenadora da viagem de saida (Diretora de Intercambio)
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From Marilyn Caskey, All Wold journey coordinator.
"Lotfi and to Karim as well, thank you for the most wonderful adventure....
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From Marilyn Caskey, All Wold journey coordinator.
"Lotfi and to Karim as well, thank you for the most wonderful adventure. What a pleasure to travel around Morocco. What a beautiful country and we enjoyed so many adventures including the camel trek, interesting cities, wonderful food and most of all meeting some of the wonderful people of Morocco. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience.
It was wonderful to meet members of both your families.
Thank you so much for all you have done.
In friendship,"
Marilyn.
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Tom and Peggy Best
Hi Lotfi - I wasn’t sure which email address to use for you so I used both. ...
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Tom and Peggy Best
Hi Lotfi - I wasn’t sure which email address to use for you so I used both. Peg and I wanted to thank you for a terrific time in Morocco. We feel we saw and experienced a lot in just a couple of weeks. We thank you for being a wealth of information to our many questions and your patience in dealing with such a rowdy group. We hope you have been able to rest and spend some time with your family. Please share our appreciation with Karim and of course your family.
Tom & Peggy
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Completely agreed. Morocco is a spectacular country and wonderful people. Thank you Lofti and your team for making wonderful e...
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Completely agreed. Morocco is a spectacular country and wonderful people. Thank you Lofti and your team for making wonderful exchanges.
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English 
French
German
Spanish
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Marianna Estrela
Brazil
Dear Lotfi Lamrani
Thank you for the wonderful moments. Besides photos and memories of those days, i brought with me a bit of C...
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Dear Lotfi Lamrani
Thank you for the wonderful moments. Besides photos and memories of those days, i brought with me a bit of Culture and Maroccan customs! Values like respect, family, friendship and above all....faith! Grateful for best company and dedication with our group! Best wishes for you and your whole family!
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