Ahmed was a wonderful host. I just we having difficulty finding places to stay in Paris and he accepted my last minute. He was very patient and accommodating even though I made him wait an hour for me when I arrived in Paris. Overall, his house was small, but workable with. The only things are that the single-bed linen could not cover the whole sofa bed and there was a lingering smell of smoke in the room (not that I mind). It is also good to note that when the sofa bed folds out it blocks the entrance. This means that if Ahmed gets home later than you do, you might be woken up and have to move a little to let him get to his bed. I, however, did not have this problem as I am a heavy sleeper.
Ahmed’s caring hospitality and openness made up of all these shortcomings. He was kind enough to suggest places to go in Paris. I cannot thank him enough for offering his place to me.