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About Al Jisr Association
Discover our mission, values, and the community we serve in the beautiful region of Goulmima, Morocco.
Who We Are
Al Jisr Association for Communication and Educational Cooperation is a leading not-for-profit Moroccan organization that was founded in 2014 with the aim of contributing to the educational, social, economic, sports and tourism development of the region.
Al Jisr is dedicated to promoting intercultural understanding and strengthening the principle of cooperation to be a helping hand and an appropriate environment to serve the community by spreading the culture of volunteering among young people around the world, through its various programmes and activities.
Our Mission
To bridge cultures through educational cooperation and volunteer programs that empower youth, preserve local heritage, and foster sustainable development in the Goulmima region and beyond.
Our Community: Goulmima
Goulmima (in Arabic: ݣلميمة) is a town in Morocco situated in the province of Errachidia, in the region of Drâa-Tafilalet, in the plains between the High Atlas and the Anti Atlas mountains.
Goumima is a medium-sized regional town, an agricultural oasis famous for its cultivation of dates and olives, it is fed by the Wadi Gheris from the central High Atlas mountains. Like other settlements in Tafilalet, it was built as a fortified village or ksar. One of the most important ones is Ksar Goulmima.
The Amazigh are the indigenous inhabitants of the region, and the Amazigh language is their mother tongue, but they also speak other languages such as Arabic, French and English.
Climate of Goulmima
Semi-Desert Climate
Characterized by cold winters and hot summers
Winter Temperatures
Can drop to 0°C with significant day-night contrast
Summer Heat
Can rise to 40°C in July
Mild Seasons
Autumn and spring are mild with average temperature of 25°C
During the summer, public and private swimming pools remain a favourite destination for residents and visitors to relax, swim and enjoy the refreshing water. Summer nights and evenings in and around Goulmima are very pleasant, and visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of wedding celebrations in one of the neighbouring districts or villages.
Community Development
We work on various initiatives to support educational, social, and economic development in the Goulmima region.
Cultural Exchange
Our programs promote intercultural understanding between local communities and international volunteers.
Environmental Conservation
We implement projects that protect the unique environment of the region while promoting sustainable practices.
