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IES Abroad Rabat Summer - Internship

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A summer internship in Rabat, Morocco’s capital, is an opportunity to witness the country’s current economic, cultural, and demographic changes. You’ll engage with both French and Arabic speakers in this UNESCO World Heritage City, nestled between the Bou Regreg River and the Atlantic Ocean. As you walk the boulevards of Rabat, it’s hard not to be enchanted by the mystery and tradition of this timeless city. From the bustling souqs (open-air markets) and energizing atmosphere of the city to the serenity of the nearby sea, Rabat is an ideal place to learn about the languages, cultures, and religions of North Africa and the Middle East.

Program Highlights

Learn Colloquial Moroccan Arabic and connect with locals through meaningful, everyday conversations.

Live with a Moroccan host family and experience authentic traditions, warm hospitality, and delicious couscous.

Explore historic treasures and uncover Islamic cultural influences through ancient artifacts and sites.

Relax and refresh at a traditional hammam while bonding with friends in a unique cultural setting.

Engage your senses as you wander the Medina, taking in its vibrant colors, rich aromas, and lively sounds.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Rabat, Morocco
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027Intern Duration:
  • Summer
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Sciences
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Astronomy & Astrophysics
  • Au Pair
  • Aviation
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Science
  • Business
  • Call Center
  • Camp Counselor & Trip Leader
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Construction
  • Counseling
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice
  • Culinary Arts & Cooking
  • Dentistry
  • Development
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fashion Business
  • Fashion Design
  • Finance
  • Food Science & Nutrition
  • Forestry
  • Geology
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Horticulture
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resources
  • Human Rights
  • Humanities
  • Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Information Systems
  • Interior Design
  • International Relations
  • International Trade
  • Journalism
  • Kinesiology & Exercise Science
  • Labor & Industrial Relations
  • Law
  • Liberal Arts
  • Library & Information Science
  • Linguistics
  • Marine Science
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Media
  • Medicine
  • Meteorology
  • Museum Studies
  • Music
  • National Park
  • Nursing
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physics
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration & Government
  • Ranch
  • Real Estate
  • Religious Work
  • Resort
  • Sales
  • Scuba
  • Ski Resort
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Sports
  • Statistics
  • Sustainable Development
  • Technology
  • Theater, Drama, & Dance
  • Theology
  • Tourism
  • Web Design
  • Women's Studies
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Aug 24, 2026

Awards

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - Student VideoPeople’s Choice Award 2023 FinalistInnovative Student Video 2023 WinnerInnovative Student Video Finalist 2022

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rabat, Morocco

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Sciences
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Astronomy & Astrophysics
  • Au Pair
  • Aviation
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Science
  • Business
  • Call Center
  • Camp Counselor & Trip Leader
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Construction
  • Counseling
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice
  • Culinary Arts & Cooking
  • Dentistry
  • Development
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fashion Business
  • Fashion Design
  • Finance
  • Food Science & Nutrition
  • Forestry
  • Geology
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Horticulture
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resources
  • Human Rights
  • Humanities
  • Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Information Systems
  • Interior Design
  • International Relations
  • International Trade
  • Journalism
  • Kinesiology & Exercise Science
  • Labor & Industrial Relations
  • Law
  • Liberal Arts
  • Library & Information Science
  • Linguistics
  • Marine Science
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Media
  • Medicine
  • Meteorology
  • Museum Studies
  • Music
  • National Park
  • Nursing
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physics
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration & Government
  • Ranch
  • Real Estate
  • Religious Work
  • Resort
  • Sales
  • Scuba
  • Ski Resort
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Sports
  • Statistics
  • Sustainable Development
  • Technology
  • Theater, Drama, & Dance
  • Theology
  • Tourism
  • Web Design
  • Women's Studies
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027

Intern Duration:
  • Summer

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Academic Advising
  • Financial Aid Counseling
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Academic Credit
  • Internship Placement
  • Emergency Support

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

View Refund Policy

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my internship placement guaranteed?

Before you leave, we work with you to fine-tune your résumé, perfect your cover letter, and hone your communication and interview skills as we prepare you for working in a new cultural environment. You’ll be guaranteed a placement at a local business or organization that fits your professional interests.

What are my courses like?

While working in Rabat, you will enroll in 3- or 6-credit academic seminar with other IES interns. Topics include understanding business culture, improving communication, strengthening work attitude and aptitude, resolving conflicts, and navigating issues, challenges, and opportunities so you can succeed on the job in Rabat and when you return home.

Can I volunteer in Rabat?

When you volunteer in Rabat, you have the chance to make a difference in the local community while meeting new people and gaining a new perspective on the world. If you are passionate about volunteering abroad, just let the on-site staff know at the beginning of your term.

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A summer internship in Rabat, Morocco’s capital, is an opportunity to witness the country’s current economic, cultural, and demographic changes. You’ll engage with both French and Arabic speakers in this UNESCO World Heritage City, nestled between the Bou Regreg River and the Atlantic Ocean. As you walk the boulevards of Rabat, it’s hard not to be enchanted by the mystery and tradition of this timeless city. From the bustling souqs (open-air markets) and energizing atmosphere of the city to the serenity of the nearby sea, Rabat is an ideal place to learn about the languages, cultures, and religions of North Africa and the Middle East.

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