Cheikh Akmach, Site Coordinator Cheikh was born on the coastal city of Dakhla on a rainy night in 1999. He graduated from the National School of Business and Management of Dakhla on 2022. He is a motivated young man who aims to help HAF achieve its objectives in the upcoming projects while also trying to

Abdelkarim Ouguinaz, PhD. GIS Specialist Abdelkarim Ouguinaz is the GIS professional Specialist at the High Atlas Foundation (HAF). Prior to his work with HAF, Abdelkarim As a GIS engineer, he worked for a variety of different studies offices and NGOs, as well as a  consultancy. Abdelkarim has a P.h.D in Development of the Ourika Watershed (Western High Atlas):

Mohammed Chadli, Dakira Cultural Coordinator Mohammed Chadli is from El Menzel in the Sefrou province of Morocco. He graduated from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fes with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Studies. Mohammed served as a Language and Cross-cultural Facilitator with the U.S. Peace Corps in Morocco, participating in

Ilham SAFI, Program Assistant Ilham SAFI was born in Beni Mellal in 1997. She obtained her baccalaureate degree in physical sciences in 2015 and her master’s degree in economics and management in 2019. Ilham co-hosted Project Soar in a Box, where she facilitated an empowerment workshop on caring, confidence, and leadership for 30 female teenagers. She also worked

Youssef Mazdou, Program Assistant يوسف مزدو  مزداد بورزازات حاصل على شهادة البكالوريا في سنة 2016 ، ثم بعد ذلك حصلت على شهادة الإجازة في الدراسات القانونية بجامعة القاضي عياض كلية العلوم القانونية والإقتصادية والإجتماعية سنة 2019 أعمل في مؤسسة الأطلس الكبير بصفة مساعد مدير  مشروع العيادة القانونية الذي تم بشراكة مع جامعة القاضي عياض كلية

Majda Stitou, Program Assistant Majda Stitou, from Kenitra and I’m Doctor in plant biology and biotechnology. Recently l was a project assistant at International association and now I hold the position of program assistant at the High Atlas Foundation. majda@highatlasfoundation.org

Souad El Khadiri, Field Coordinator My name is Souad El Khadiri and I am a Field Coordinator for High Atlas Foundation. I graduated from Agadir high school of Technology in 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in industrial maintenance. souad@highatlasfoundation.org

Bouchra Zine, Program Coordinator Bouchra Zine, is from Ouarzazate. She was born in Beni Mellal and lived her childhood in Casablanca. In 2020, she got her Bachelor of Arts in English and Linguistics. Bouchra is especially motivated to install leadership and mentorship skills in Moroccan youth to inspire them to recognize their potential and pursue

Ayman Wafik, Tree Monitoring Officer & Nursery Caretaker Ayman Wafik is a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Morocco Fellow from the 2021-2022 cohort. His assignment is in the Guercif province, where he assists the Al-Khayer women’s agricultural cooperative in managing the fruit tree nursery that HAF supports there. Additionally, he is responsible for monitoring the seedlings

Fatima El Mrini is a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Morocco Fellow from the 2021-2022 cohort, based in Casablanca. She holds a technical diploma specialized in business management and another in computer science. She has participated in entrepreneurship, psychology, and human development courses. While she enjoys reading in general, she is particularly interested in books on

Mustapha Tarhbaloute, Project Manager (YCC) Mustapha Tarhbaloute is a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Morocco Fellow from the 2021-2022 cohort, based in the Youssoufia province. He is from Boumalne Dades in the Tinghir province. He completed his studies at Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, having studied English for two years and receiving his certificate in Tourism

Abdelilah Ghmiza, Tree Monitoring Officer (YCC) Abdelilah was born and raised in Ifrane. He joined the High Atlas Foundation in 2018 and is responsible for irrigating plants and seeds; collecting, storing and preserving seeds; and grafting plants. He trains students and visitors, oversees seasonal workers, purchases supplies and seeds, and tracks nursery production.

Lahcen ben Sghir, HAF Nursery Caretaker of Ouaouizerth Nursery in Azilal Lahcen is from the Ouaouizerth Commune. He is responsible for planting seeds and irrigating saplings, overseeing seasonal workers, purchasing supplies and seeds, and tracking nursery production.

Hassan Ait Ba, HAF Nursery Caretaker in Imagdal Nursery, Al Haouz Province Hassan Ait Ba has worked as a nursery caretaker with HAF since 2014.  His background is in agriculture. In 2004, he received a diploma to become a technician of fruit trees. In 2014, he received another diploma in medicinal and aromatic plants (PAM)

Abderrahim Beddah, Nursery Caretaker in Akrich, Tameslouhte, Al Haouz Province Abderrahim has been planting and taking care of trees since he was a young boy. He joined the High Atlas Foundation in 2012 as a nursery caretaker in Akrich, Tameslouhte, in the Al Haouz Province where he has planted and nurtured tens of thousands of

Abdeljalil Ait Ali, Agricultural Technician Abdeljalil was born and raised in Oukaymeden, Al Haouz Province. He has a baccalaureate in Experimental Science and a diploma in agriculture. Abdeljalil worked with many associations in Al Haouz and held many different positions. He worked as a Secretary General of the provincial association of agriculture in Al Haouz,

Omar Outazki, Nursery Caretaker Omar was born and raised in Aljamaane village in the Setti Fadma commune. He has worked with Morocco’s High Commission of Water and Forests many years ago, particularly in tree nurseries, Through this work experience, he has been a part of HAF’s team since 2009 as a caretaker in Tadmat nursery.

Mohamed El Kadiri, Tree Monitoring Officer (YCC) Mohamed El Kadiri is from Ouarzazate. He has a bachelor’s degree in Geography from Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech. He started volunteering with HAF in 2019, and in September 2020 he officially joined the team as Tree Monitoring Officer. He coordinates with schools and farmers for tree planting

Youssef Tahiri, Project Manager (YCC) Youssef Tahiri is from Kelaat M’gouna in the province of Tinghir. He has a bachelor’s degree in Geography from Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech. He started volunteering with HAF in 2021, and in June of the same year, he officially joined the team as Project Manager. He coordinates with farmers and

Lahcen Ben Moula, Tree Monitoring Officer (YCC) Lahssan Ben Moula, born in 1988 in the Errachidia Province, gained a Diploma in Basic Studies in Philosophy from the University of Moulay Ismail Meknes in 2016. He served as a volunteer at the Child Protection Center in Oujda from 2017-2020 as a social attendant and educator. Lahssan

Hassan Ait Ouatouch, Project Assistant Hassan was born near the town of Aguim in the Province of Ourzazate. He has been part of the HAF team since 2014. As HAF’s driver, he is familiar with all the project sites in the different regions of Morocco, and therefore plays an important coordination role as well. hassan@highatlasfoundation.org

Mohamed Jihazi, Financial Manager| Monitoring Officer Mohamad Jihazi was born and raised in Ouarzazate. He received his Bachelor’s degree in geography from the Kadii Ayyad University of Marrakesh in 2017. While studying, he joined many associations as a volunteer. In 2019, he obtained an accounting and management diploma in “OFPPT” ( Office of Vocational formation

Zineb Laadam, Field officer Zineb Laadam was born in Marrakech. She earned a Bachelor in Biology Environmental Analysis in 2018 from Cadi Ayyad University, Faculty of Science and Technology in Marrakech. In 2020, she obtained her Master’s Degree in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development from Hassan II University in Casablanca. Zineb started her volunteer work

Safae Ben Kroum, Project Coordinator Safae Ben Karroum is from Marrakech. After obtaining her baccalaureate in 2016, she joined the National Institute of Social Work of Tangier and graduated in 2019 as a social worker. The same year, Safae finished her studies with a professional license in management of social institutions at the Faculty of Legal, Economic, and

Amal Mansouri, Dakira Cultural Coordinator Amal was born in Er-rich, Morocco. She received both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Urban and Regional Planning from the National Institute of Urban Planning and Regional Development (INAU) in Rabat. As an urban planner, Amal has worked on various projects related to heritage preservation, sustainable development, natural risk

Safae Bouhlala, Program Manager Safae is a Fez native. She graduated from the National School of Management and Trade in Fez (ENCG) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences. She joined the HAF team in 2021 as a Program Manager of the Clinique Juridique de la Faculté de Droit, a pro bono legal aid program

Houria Chouhab, Volunteer Technical and Field Assistant for the USAID Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) Program Houria Chouhab was born in Essaouira and moved to Marrakech in order to study in Cadi Ayyad University, where she earned her master’s degree. She first joined the High Atlas Foundation as a volunteer in 2019.  As of December 2021, Houria is

Youssra Biare, Programs Manager Youssra Biare is a HAF Program Manager, currently serving as the lead on the 2022 TechCamp for Cultural Preservation in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Rabat Public Affairs Section, the BE GREEN applied STEAM program for youth in partnership with Dar America, and the USFS-supported Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Morocco

Jamal Maghiouzi, Dakira Cultural Coordinator Jamal Maghiouzi was born in Dades valley, Tinghir. He has bachelor’s degree in English from Kaddi Ayyad University. He worked as a substitute English teacher in a few local public secondary schools in Tinighir. Prior to that, he was employed in a guest house and museum in Elkhorbate, Tinijdad. He