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Weekend in Marrakesh

By Ami Hauser at CIEE

Our Weekend in Marrakesh - This blog was written by one of our students - Nyx Lange Reflecting on our past weekend excursion to Marrakesh from our Moroccan base of... keep reading

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Exploring Tangier: A Day in Morocco's Gateway to Africa

By Ami Hauser at CIEE

This past weekend, our group ventured to the north of Morocco to the vibrant city of Tangier where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean First, we met our guide... keep reading

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Bssaha wa Raha L'hammam🚰🪣🧼 بالصحة و الراحة الحمام

By Mohamed Kilani at CIEE

By Program Leader, Mohsin: Hey everyone! As your Moroccan program leader, I’m thrilled to introduce you to one of our country’s most cherished traditions: the hammam. If you’ve never heard... keep reading

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Welcome to Rabat everyone! اهلا وسهلا بكم للرباط

By Mohamed Kilani at CIEE

Alhamdulillah (we give thanks!) on Sunday our Session II Language & Culture HSSA students arrived safely to Rabat. Despite a few flight delays in New York and a little luggage... keep reading

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Trip to Chefchaouen!

By Stephanie Humphrey at CIEE

This past weekend was our overnight excursion to Chefchaouen, which is known as the Blue Pearl of Morocco. Located about 4.5 hours from Rabat in the foothills of the Rif... keep reading

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Reflections on the visit to the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca

By Stephanie Humphrey at CIEE

A recap of our visit to the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, by Fabiha On Wednesday, after a morning of Arabic and Darija lessons, we were given amazing shawarmas for... keep reading

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Tangier day trip

By Stephanie Humphrey at CIEE

On Saturday, we took a day trip to the north of Morocco to visit the city of Tangier. When we arrived in Tangier, we had a guided tour of the... keep reading

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Eid al-Adha

By Stephanie Humphrey at CIEE

This blog was written by another student, Ayat, about her experience with her host family for Eid al-Adha. My festive morning began with the sounds of my future meal, Shi... keep reading

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Eid Al-adha

By Ami Hauser at CIEE

This blog is written by a student : Ariadne Georgiou My first celebration of Eid Al-Adha was so incredibly beautiful, peaceful, and enjoyable! The whole day was centered around family... keep reading

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Surf's up in Rabat!

By Ami Hauser at CIEE

On Friday afternoon, students took a ride in the fluka boats in the Bouregrag river. On one side of the river is Rabat and on the other side is another... keep reading

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Marhaba!

By Stephanie Humphrey at CIEE

Marhaba! Welcome to Rabat! We have had a great first few days of our Arabic language & culture program! We arrived in Casablanca on Sunday morning and students met their... keep reading

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A Weekend Getaway to the Blue City

By Morgan Hopson at CIEE

A breathtaking blue oasis nestled in the Rif Mountains of Morocco, Chefchaouen is a picturesque town renowned for its vivid blue-painted buildings and rich cultural heritage. This past weekend, the... keep reading

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Student Spotlight - Nepu Hossain - Reflections on Time and Friendships

By Morgan Hopson at CIEE

Time is weird and deeper than I can understand sometimes. I think about how people dont always stay in your life and maybe they are not supposed to or maybe... keep reading

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A Trip to Tangier

By Danielle Moreau at CIEE

Our adventure began at the Hercules Caves, a site that has intrigued travelers for generations. These natural limestone grottoes, nestled just outside Tangier, are believed to be shaped like the... keep reading

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The First Week - A Student's Perspective - Andrea Kaluma

By Morgan Hopson at CIEE

Our HSSA students have officially completed the first week of their program here in Rabat! As part of the program, each week students submit weekly reflection journals as they reflect... keep reading