Summer Study Abroad Programs in Rabat, Morocco

Study Arabic language and Moroccan culture in this coastal capital city in a historic medina, near cafés, beaches, and day trips. Classes are held at the Center for Cross Cultural Learning (CCCL). Take advantage of seeing daily life through the eyes of a culture that values drinking mint tea, cooking with flavorful spices, and surrounding themselves with colorful art and architecture. Live with one of 150 English-speaking host families, who provide two meals a day and will help you acclimate to the area. You can explore and barter for goods at the medina souks, participate in their daily routines, and live as a local resident. Enjoy full-day field trips included in your program fee, and visit nearby locations such as Casablanca, Tangier, or Marrakesh on the weekend.

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.

Dramatically improve your Arabic language skills with APA's intensive immersion program. With six weeks of study in Rabat, Morocco, students will learn the local dialect and dramatically increase fluency in Modern Standard Arabic while studying the literature and culture of North Africa. All students follow two courses, taught in Arabic: - Modern Standard Arabic language (intermediate or advanced) Choice of elective: - Media Arabic - Arabic Literature - Advanced Moroccan Dialect All courses are four credit hours each. One-on-one weekly support sessions with an Arabic instructor accompany the language course to focus on each student's oral and written expression and comprehension. A weekly lesson in Darija (Moroccan dialect of Arabic) bridges the differences between the two tongues. Key site visits and cultural events are included along with homestay housing with full board. Students can prolong their stay in Rabat by two weeks to volunteer with a local 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.