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Trip to Chefchaouen!
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
Reflections on the visit to the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
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
Reflections on the visit to the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
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
Tangier day trip
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
Eid al-Adha
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
Eid Al-adha
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
Surf's up in Rabat!
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
Marhaba!
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
A Weekend Getaway to the Blue City
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
Student Spotlight - Abigail Clifford, Moroccan Women's Football Team Making History
Football, football, football! Football, known as soccer in only a few countries, finds its origins all the way to the time of the Aztecs. However, the game we know today... keep reading
Student Spotlight - Nepu Hossain - Reflections on Time and Friendships
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
A Trip to Tangier
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
The First Week - A Student's Perspective - Andrea Kaluma
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
Mohammedia Landmarks
This past Saturday, for our first weekend in Mohammedia Morocco, we went to Sofia Beach with the program group. Accompanied by three of our program leaders, Yahya, Rihane, and Ami... keep reading
An exhilarating day that unfolded at the Exotic Gardens of Bouknadel, Morocco.
Allah! What a day! I am absolutely thrilled to share with you an exhilarating day that unfolded at the Exotic Gardens of Bouknadel, Morocco. Our vibrant group of students, currently... keep reading