Morocco has some of the best NGOs in Northern Africa and is therefore a leader for internships in the areas of human rights, business, education, healthcare, and much more! Some internship placement providers even have partnerships with UN groups, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Freedom House, among other major organizations, allowing interns to gain professional experience that will be recognized and valued around the world.
Human rights internships in Morocco are highly sought after, especially by future lawyers, government workers, and individuals seeking out careers in fields where international law experience is highly valued. Most human rights internship placements in Morocco offer a variety of hands-on experience, including working on campaign initiatives, policy building research, and fact-finding missions.
Business or marketing students will be able to take advantage of opportunities to work in the highly esteemed textile industry in Morocco, dissecting the Arab, Berber, French, and Spanish influences present in Moroccan textiles. There are business internship placements available all over the country, whether students desire big city life or a less crowded, smaller city atmosphere.
Healthcare internship placements in Morocco are highly competitive, as interns will often be given the opportunity to work directly in local clinics. Some medical internships in Morocco require interns to have previous experience in the field or significant educational background, as interns are given a high-degree of responsibility in placements.
Are you a business or marketing student interested in interning in the international port town of Rabat? Then our service learning internships are just for you! You will have a chance to work with the highly esteemed textile industry, dissecting the various Arab, Berber, French, and Spanish influences. For those interested in business, but would desiring a smaller city, Meknèz and it’s short four-week program are a perfect fit. Meknes is the perfect place to step back from the crowded city and take in the blend of Arab, Berber and French cultures that merge in Morocco.
The healthcare internships in Morocco are highly competitive but interns will be given the opportunity to work with clinics in Tangier who have internships open throughout the year. Another option is a medical internship in bustling Rabat. Experienced nurses or medical students can expect a high-degree of responsibility.
For those interested in building their language skills while interning in Morocco, there are internships offered in partnership with local universities that offer interns the opportunity to take courses in both Arabic and French alongside their placement. There are also internships that include TESOL or TEFL courses, which once certified will give interns the chance to potentially find employment in the highly competitive Moroccan job market after their internship.
A typical internship in Morocco lasts a minimum of four weeks, although the average program lasts three months, which is the recommended duration for those who want to get the most out of cultural and language immersion during their time in Morocco. Daily work hours will vary wildly, depending on the field and specific placement. Most internship placements in Morocco don’t require previous experience in the field (aside from the aforementioned medical internships).
