Description

This placement offers a unique opportunity to combine language classes with community work in the Moroccan city of Rabat. Arabic is the official language of the country, giving you an ideal opportunity to make real progress, as you are immersed in it both inside and outside of the classroom. As the second most widely-spoken language, French is also very easy to learn here.

Our language courses will provide you with 20 hours of classroom time in either Arabic or French with a skilled language professional. Alongside these classes you and your fellow volunteers will work on vital community projects in one of our partner orphanages or day care centers in Rabat. Daily tasks range from playing games with the children, helping them with homework and basic hygiene and assisting staff at meal times.

Throughout your placement and visit to Morocco you will have ample opportunity to enhance your language skills. You will live with an Arabic or French speaking family who will encourage you to practice at home as much as possible. On the weekend you will enjoy a relaxing trip to the beach.

Highlights

Morocco is an exciting destination in Northern Africa to spend time on a volunteer program or internship. Morocco is African and Arabic, and only a few miles from Europe. All three of these facts echo in the heartbeat of this beautiful country.

Morocco is a safe and moderate country that offers a fascinating taste of Africa and gives you the opportunity to learn more about the Arabic and Islamic influences that are shaping the world.

Historically, Morocco has been a crossing-point for travelers, migrants and traders from all over Africa, Europe and the East. Such diverse influences have contributed to an amazing richness and complexity in cultural life, from art to architecture, music and cuisine.

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration

Languages

• Arabic
• English

Cost in US$:

Please go to our website for prices.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10-20

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

10 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Projects Abroad's Mission Statement

As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded

1992