English: the following is a personal report by Hajar from Morocco:

The day began with an engaging environmental workshop, held at the local primary school. The team participated in tree planting activities, contributing to a green and healthier environment. Alongside the ecological efforts, we spent joyful moments interacting with the children, we were playing games, sharing laughter, and distributing small gifts including sweets, books and coloring materials. The initiative not only brought smiles to the children’s faces but also environmental awareness from a young age.

After lunch, we resumed our work at the ceramic atelier, focusing on the burning phase of the ceramic pieces we had previously crafted. This hands-on experience allowed us to deepen our understanding of traditional ceramic techniques and continue our own creative journey.

The evening was filled with music and joy as we gathered to sing and enjoy dinner together. Later, I found some quiet time for myself, which I used to read and practice embroidery - a peaceful and fulfilling end to a productive day.

The day was a beautiful blend of community service, artistic expression, and personal growth. Each activity contributed to a sense of purpose and connection - with nature, with others and with myself.

Hey, it’s me Khalil!

On Monday, October 6th, we explored the Kasbah of Agdz — a place filled with history and soul. Walking through its ancient alleys and admiring the old doors was such a touching experience; every corner seemed to whisper stories of past generations. The walls and ceilings carried echoes of laughter, tears, and family life from long ago. Afterward, we headed to a ceramics workshop, where we watched Youssef, a talented artisan, transform clay into beautiful pieces of art. The most memorable moment was when Youssef received a call from his family asking him to craft a traditional Berber oven, or tannour, from scratch — a true reflection of how their culture values creating from the earth instead of buying. It was such a meaningful and inspiring day that blended history, culture, and craftsmanship perfectly.

the following is a personal report by Mohamed from Morocco:

Daily Report – Trip to Tamnougalt

Today was an amazing and enriching day during our exchange program. In the morning, we started our trip on foot to Tamnougalt, enjoying the beautiful landscape and the peaceful atmosphere along the way. It was a great opportunity to talk, connect, and share stories while walking together.

After exploring the area, we returned using traditional transport, which was a fun and authentic experience that gave us a taste of the local culture and lifestyle.

Later, we visited a date factory, where we learned about the process of sorting and packaging dates, one of the region’s main products. It was interesting to see how local people work with care and tradition to produce something so important for the community.

When we got back to the riad, we had some time to rest and relax before the evening activities.

In the evening, we played games with Lukas, which helped us laugh, bond, and strengthen our team spirit. After that, we watched short movies from each country, sharing our cultures through creative stories and visuals. The day ended with a nice dinner together, followed by a good night’s rest.

Overall, it was a day full of discovery, learning, and cultural exchange — one that brought us all closer as a group.

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, I participated in an environmental activity at school with my friends, where we dug holes for planting trees. The atmosphere was joyful and enthusiastic, and everyone enjoyed the positive vibes.

After completing the first phase of the work, we took a short break to recharge, then continued working until lunchtime. I returned to the residence for my meal, which was absolutely delicious.

Afterward, we had a physical education class, which provided a unique opportunity for the participants to exchange sports experiences and information. After the class, I returned to the residence to help prepare dinner with my Moroccan friends, and everyone enjoyed the food.

The day concluded with a fun musical performance that brought the participants together, followed by a free period for rest and relaxation, in an atmosphere brimming with cooperation and harmony.

Today I spent the whole day in the pottery workshop. I already took part in this project two years ago, so I know Youssef from back then. He’s really skilled in ceramics and leads the workshop together with Iris. I get along really well with Youssef → I have a great connection with Youssef, and we had a lot of fun today.

Besides the bowl that everyone was making, I also created a big mug for my grandma and a small snack bowl. At the end of the day, only Iris, Youssef, and I were still in the workshop. Later, Youssef’s mother came by, and we chatted for a while and cleaned up together.

When I finally left, I realized once again how amazing it is that people from all over the world can work, laugh, and connect with each other — even without sharing the same language.

Deutsch: der folgende persönliche Einblick ist von Magnus aus Deutschland:

Heute habe ich den ganzen Tag in der Tonwerkstatt verbracht. Ich war schon vor zwei Jahren bei diesem Projekt dabei und kenne Youssef noch von damals. Er kennt sich richtig gut in der Keramikwerkstatt aus und leitet zusammen mit Iris den Workshop. Ich verstehe mich super mit Youssef wir hatten heute richtig viel Spaß zusammen.

Neben der geplanten Schüssel, die alle Teilnehmer getöpfert haben, habe ich außerdem eine große Tasse für meine Oma und eine kleine Snack-Schale gemacht. Am Ende des Tages waren nur noch Iris, Youssef und ich in der Werkstatt. Dann kam noch Youssefs Mutter vorbei, und wir haben uns noch eine Weile unterhalten und gemeinsam aufgeräumt.

Als ich schließlich nach Hause ging, wurde mir wieder bewusst, wie schön es ist, dass Menschen aus verschiedenen Ländern miteinander arbeiten, lachen und sich verstehen können – auch wenn sie nicht dieselbe Sprache sprechen.

On Saturday, I had the opportunity to choose from several workshops, and I began my morning with sewing. I took a small piece of fabric and gave it life by sewing into it I wrote my name and started learning how to create simple designs. It was a peaceful and creative moment that allowed me to express myself and explore a new skill.

In the afternoon, I joined Lukas from Czech and other participants to help prepare dinner and It wasn’t decided in advance what we would cook, but we chose to prepare Czech food so we could explore and taste something from their culture. As a Moroccan, I was curious to see how it was made and to learn more about their traditions. I really enjoyed the experience because it was more than just food it was a true exchange. While cooking, we talked about many things, shared stories, and connected on a deeper level.

At 6 PM, we played a group game led by Lukas. The activity was full of energy and laughter, helping us bond and enjoy the moment as a team and After the game, we ate dinner while exchanging with other participants.

Later in the evening, I had a meeting with our group leader. We reflected on the day’s activities, shared feedback, and discussed plans for the upcoming sessions.

To end the day, we gathered and sang songs together and It was a warm and joyful moment that strengthened our connection and created a beautiful atmosphere before going to sleep.

Deutsch: hier folgt ein persönlicher Bericht von Tim aus Deutschland:

Heute war einer dieser Tage, an denen einfach alles zusammenpasst. Am Vormittag habe ich unser Musikprojekt geleitet – wir haben weiter an einem Song gearbeitet, den wir hier gemeinsam einstudieren. Es war faszinierend zu sehen, wie unterschiedlich die musikalischen Ideen sind und wie trotzdem alles irgendwie zusammenfindet. Zwischen Improvisation, Lachen und konzentriertem Proben ist langsam etwas entstanden, das sich echt besonders anfühlt.

Am Nachmittag ging es dann weniger um Musik, mehr um Gedanken. In einer Diskussionsrunde haben wir über verschiedenste Themen gesprochen – Kultur, Identität, Zukunft, alles Mögliche. Es war spannend zu merken, wie unterschiedlich unsere Perspektiven sind und wie viel man voneinander lernen kann, wenn man einfach mal wirklich zuhört.

Am Ende des Tages hatte ich das Gefühl, dass Musik und Gespräche gar nicht so verschieden sind. Beides lebt davon, dass Menschen sich öffnen und etwas teilen. Genau das macht diese Zeit hier in Marokko so intensiv.

Yesterday on october 3rd we started our day with making breakfast. We as czechs had breakfast duty and we made scrambeled eggs. We also made hot cocoa and prepared fresh vegetables. Then we continued with morning circle where we played some games and discussed our day.

From 10:00-12:30 we have morning activities. I was at music. The music club is lead by Seit. We spent our time practicing the song “Riptide” on guitar and drums. I leared that the traditional drums are made out of real goat skin and take up to 2 months to make. After the club we had some free time to take care of ourself and take a little break.

At 14:00 we have lunch everyday and that day we had traditional friday food they eat here on every friday and that is couscous.

After lunch from 16:00-17:30 we are starting another afternoon activities. Yesterday i choose drama club. That was lead by Daniel, Áďa and Nelča. At first we started off with theater games like live picture or hej,haj,ho. Then we were split into 2 groups and were given a theme. On said theme we had 30 minutes to create a short scene to entertain others. We were given the theme “turism”. We had a lot of fun and i enjoyed that club very much.

Every night before dinner from 19:00-20:00 our amazing teacher Lukáš Vobecký prepares some group games that reunite us as czechs, germans and moroccans.

Yesterday we played a game similiar to “hang man”.

At 20:00 we had dinner. After dinner we had some free time again and we sat outside and talked and laughed.

This is just one of the 14 amazing days we get to spend here. Every day is differend and every day has differend adventures prepared for us.

The following is a personal report by Nisrine from Morocco: 

The first day was in 03 October 2025, after we had breakfast ,we started our cyrcle morning by discusing the planing of the day after that we had a game to wormup and to have good energy for the rest of the day . Then , everyone joins their activities each workshop has a mixt of nationalities , Germans ,Moroccans , and Czechs. The only workshop that was outside of the Riad was Ceramic with Iris . Cooking , sewing, music , health , and languages were done inside the Ryad .Cooking group made Moroccan couscous for us ,after that we took free time for 2h ,then we met again to join our workshops At 19:00 Lucas started his games before the dinner will be served at 20:00 by Germans .

English: Our day started like all days of the youth exchange with a delicious breakfast, this time prepared by the Moroccan participants at 8 am in the morning. After breakfast, we held our daily morning circle, in which all participants were informed about organizational things. To start the day in a joyful way we also played a game with the whole group. After a brief pause to get ready, the group set off to see and learn about the oasis in Agdz. Lead by Rachid, we learned a lot about the local vegetation, agriculture, and issues. Local farmers mostly plant dates, pomegranate and food for their animals. The main issue we were made aware of is the increasing dryness and lack of rain, mainly caused by climate change. This has caused many to move to big cities. One of the few remaining local farmers, the father of one of the participants, then invited us to a cup of tee in his garden. After returning to the riad, we were greeted with already prepared potato, carrot, and chicken Tajin. After our daily siesta, we gathered in the main square to play games in mixed nationalities. After the game session, we enjoyed a very delicious meal, kindly provided by the riad. To finish up the day, we held our nation separate evening circles to reflect on highlights and challenges of the day. Afterwards, the group scattered into either staying awake and spending time together in various ways or going to bed to be well rested for the next day.

English: On September 29 we all set off towards Berlin Airport where both the German and Czech groups united. Unfortunately, one of our students, Ninji, originally from Mongolia, did not have a valid Visa and was sent back to Česká Lípa from Berlin Airport. After going through all the necessary checks we had a short refreshment and then headed to our gate, waiting for our plane to arrive and prepare for departure. Later on, during another control, another student, Maksim, was sadly also sent back to from Marrakesh because of Visa complications.

The rest of us continued our journey and eventually reached our hostel in the city center, where we got a bit lost on the way. After checking in, we allowed ourselves a few hours of rest. The next morning, after breakfast and packing, we boarded a bus to Agdz. Along the way we made a short stop for lunch before continuing the long ride to our accommodation center. Once we arrived, we met the others and took some time to recover from the exhausting trip. The evening was spent with getting to know each other and playing a game, prepared by Lukaš, the czeck teacher.

Deutsch: Am 29. September startete unsere große Reise. Am Berliner Flughafen trafen die deutschen und tschechischen Reisegruppen aufeinander und wir lernten uns das erste Mal kennen. Leider endete die Reise für eine unserer Schülerinnen, Ninji aus der Mongolei, schon frühzeitig aufgrund von Problemen mit ihrem Visum. Nach einem großen Durcheinander hatten wir es endlich zum Gate geschafft, genossen eine kleine Verschnaufpause und warteten auf unseren Flieger. Nach noch mehr Wartezeit ging es endlich los und wir traten unseren Flug nach Marrakesch also endlich an und erreichten die Stadt nach 4 Stunden in der Luft. Dort sollte der Stress aber leider nicht enden. Maksim, ein weiterer Schüler, musste leider auch aufgrund von Problemen mit seinem Visum zurück nach Tschechien reisen.

Nachdem wir uns durch jegliche Kontrolle am Flughafen gekämpft hatten und endlich auf festem Boden standen, ging es schleunigst in unser Hostel im Zentrum. Von einem local ließen wir uns noch in die falsche Richtung leiten, um dann endlich gegen 3 Uhr morgens anzukommen und direkt ins Bett zu fallen.

Am nächsten Morgen ging es nach Frühstück und Packen direkt in den Bus und auf nach Agdz. Mitten im Atlas-Gebirge machten wir Halt für Mittagessen und genossen die atemberaubende Aussicht. Danach ging es bis in unsere Unterkunft in Agdz. Angekommen gab es eine herzliche  Begrüßungsrunde, gefolgt von einem Kennenlernspiel, vorbereitet vom tschechischen Lehrer Lukaš, und wir beendeten den Tag mit einem gemeinsamen Abendessen marokkanischer Art.

čeština: 29.⁠ ⁠září jsme se vydali na berlínské letiště, kde se spojily česká a německá skupina. Bohužel jedna z našich studentek, Ninji, původem z Mongolska, neměla platné vízum a byla z berlínského letiště poslána zpět do České Lípy. Po absolvování všech nezbytných kontrol jsme si dali krátké občerstvení a poté jsme se vydali k našemu gatu, kde jsme čekali na přílet letadla a připravovali se na odlet. Později, během další kontroly, byl bohužel kvůli komplikacím s vízem na Marrákešském letišti poslán zpět i další student, Maksim.

Zbytek z nás pokračoval v cestě a nakonec dorazil do hostelu v centru města. Po cestě jsme se málem ztratili. V hotelu jsme strávili noc a odpočinuli si. Následujícího rána jsme po snídani a sbalení věcí nastoupili do autobusu směřujícího do Agdzu. Cestou jsme udělali krátkou zastávku na oběd, než jsme pokračovali v dlouhé jízdě do našeho ubytovacího centra. Po příjezdu jsme se setkali s ostatními a chvíli si odpočinuli po vyčerpávající cestě. Večer jsme strávili vzájemným poznáváním se a hraním večerní hry, kterou připravil Lukáš, český učitel.