Morocco: Cultural Kaleidoscope™

This program will not be running in 2024.

Highlights

Uncover the secrets of magical Morocco as you immerse yourself in unique spices, meaningful service, and smiles you’ll never forget.

Volunteer at a summer camp for elementary school children
Tour Marrakesh’s famous medina & markets
Hike at the foot of the Atlas mountains and take in incredible views of the mountains dotted with Berber villages
Learn to cook tajine, the most popular Moroccan dish
Engage in ten hours of Modern Standard Arabic instruction through an accredited language school

On This Program you will...

Spend time in Marrakesh and Oukaimeden, a small city at the foot of the Atlas Mountains to acquire a holistic perspective on the intricacies of North African culture. With a distinctive mix Arab, African, and European influence, Morocco is a colorful, fragrant and uniquely diverse country ripe for exploration. Through formal Arabic instruction and practicing with children in the summer camp at which you will volunteer, you’ll be fully immersed in all that this country has to offer.

Program Type:

Community Development & Children

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Community Service

Volunteer your time at a summer camp for primary school students from underserved communities. You may help out with everything from teaching simple English lessons to facilitating games or craft activities to assisting with physical refurbishment or beautification projects such as mural painting or sprucing up the facilities.

Immersive Learning

Explore local customs through a Moroccan cooking class and meet with a series of guest speakers who are experts in the Moroccan education system. Learn to haggle for intricate textiles and artisanal goods in Marrakesh’s expansive outdoor market, or souk–with a few Arabic lessons under your belt, you’ll soon be a pro! Visit Casablanca’s Hassan Il, the largest mosque in Africa.

Adventure

Hike in the lovely expanse of the High Atlas Mountains, where you just may spot monkeys, Barbary ground squirrels, or some of almost 200 species of bird found in the area.