Summer Study Abroad Programs in Rabat, Morocco

Your Summer Moroccan Studies program in Rabat lasts 4 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will choose from CIEE courses taught in-person at CIEE Rabat. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Moroccan culture. Live and learn in Rabat! Rabat is Morocco’s cosmopolitan capital, known for its deep-rooted cultural heritage and unique fusion of tradition and modernity. Summer is an ideal time to explore historic landmarks like the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower, browse bustling souks, and enjoy the city’s relaxed café culture and growing arts scene. Whether you're a beginner or advanced Arabic student, Rabat is the perfect place to study abroad.

Delve into the fascinating layers of this North African nation as you learn Modern Standard Arabic with courses at all levels (no prior language experience is required). Learn Colloquial Moroccan Arabic to communicate with local Moroccans. If you have taken advanced French, French-taught area studies courses at the IES Abroad Center or local universities are also an option. Our area studies courses focus on North African and Islamic Studies and introduce you to the many influential forces shaping the history and culture of Morocco. Live in a homestay or residence hall, and travel to cities like Meknes; Volubulis; the Middle Atlas Mountains; and Granada, Spain on IES Abroad field trips.

Over the course of six weeks, the coastal capital city of Rabat, Morocco, will be home to students of the APA Rabat: The Contemporary Maghreb summer program. Dive into this rich civilization at the crossroads of African, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and European influences! All students follow two courses: 1. Modern Standard Arabic language according to level (beginner, intermediate, advanced) 2. One elective, taught in English: - History of Colonial and Postcolonial North Africa - Language, Identity, and the Politics of Memory in Contemporary Morocco - Gender and Sexuality in North Africa - Social Movements in the Maghreb - Political Islam Each course is four credit hours. In addition to the Arabic course, students meet weekly with the instructor individually to work on various aspects of oral and written expression and comprehension. A weekly darija lesson (Moroccan dialect) provides useful vocabulary heard in markets, restaurants, and shops. Cultural site visits and events and full board homestay housing are included. Students may choose to extend their stay by two weeks to volunteer with an NGO.

Begin your international career in Rabat, Morocco - a coastal capital where tradition meets progress. With Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable and top-rated internship provider, you’ll gain valuable professional experience while immersing yourself in North African culture. Choose from a wide range of impactful fields, including Healthcare, Human Rights, Education, Microfinance, and more. Internships run from 4 to 24 weeks, with flexible start dates every Monday. Program fees start at just $2184 for 4 weeks and include housing, airport pick-up, orientation, and 24/7 in-country support. Whether you're contributing to community health initiatives, supporting grassroots NGOs, or teaching in local schools, each placement is designed to match your goals and make a real impact. Gain global experience, build your resume, and grow your confidence in one of Africa’s most vibrant and welcoming cities. Apply today and take the first step toward your transformative internship adventure in Morocco!

The Amideast Education Abroad Summer Intensive Arabic program in Rabat, Morocco provides students with the opportunity to earn up to a full academic year of Arabic in just one summer. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced level students can jumpstart their Arabic language journey through rigorous study in both Modern Standard Arabic and Moroccan Colloquial Arabic in our Blended Arabic Course. Students live with Arabic-speaking Moroccan homestay families and attend classes at Amideast's center in the bustling neighborhood of Agdal in Rabat. The program is divided into two four-week sessions, and classes meet five hours a day, five days per week. Each session includes about 100 hours of instruction in both Modern Standard Arabic and the local colloquial dialect, Darija, for a total of six Arabic language credits. One summer session in Morocco covers the material typically presented in one semester on a U.S. campus.