French Language & Moroccan Culture

Objective

You will transition into Moroccan culture and begin your French language classes. You will also learn how to navigate the city, safety protocols and how to communicate in culturally appropiate ways.

Highlights*

• Guided Tour of Rabat
• Mint tea workshop to learn how to make traditional Moroccan tea with your host family
• Surfing/kayaking at Rabat beach next to the towering Kasbahwalls
• Moroccan Hamam experience

Objective

You will dive deeper into your French language goals, which will give you the tools to navigate Rabat. Exploring the theme of community, you will learn about the landmarks, foods, and clothing that shape Moroccan culture and how each of them brings Moroccans together. With your friends, you will practice bargaining in the traditional souks in the medina of Rabat. Finally, you will see Islam in practice, visiting the largest mosque in North Africa in Casablanca.

Highlights*

• Traditional Moroccan handicraft workshop (pottery, jewelry making, or mosaics)
• Hassan II Mosque visit
• Tagine cooking class
• Tangier day trip

Objective

You will explore the theme of Discovery as you learn to navigate and plan travel activities in all seasons and weather. You will also discover more about the tourist attractions throughout Morocco and create a 3-day itinerary using vocabulary about dates, cost, activities, and descriptions. Aditionally, you will learn how to talk about your hobbies, likes and dislikes, and create a bucket list for the rest of your time in Morocco. Then, you'll get a chance to check some items off your bucket list with an overnight adventure to another city.  

Highlights*

• Calligraphy class
• American Language Center meet up with Americans teaching English
• Game of volleyball, soccer, or field hockey with Moroccan English students.
• West African dance class 
• Overnight excursion to Chefchaouen (the blue pearl of Morocco) or Marrakech (the red city).

Objective

With a focus on Personal Growth, you will use this week to reflect on the long-lasting experiences you've had and how you'll use them to shape your future. You will start to get a sense of what “goodbye” means as you bid farewell to your homestay family and fellow Global Navigators. You will take an oral proficiency interview in French to see how much you have improved since your intial placement exam. While this may be the end of your trip, you will take skills, experiences, and memories home that will last a lifetime!

Highlights*

• Homestay cultural exchange in which you cook a U.S. dish for your family and teach them an American song!
• Kasbah Jewelry Museum to see King Mohamed VI's extensive collection of Amazigh jewelry
• Henna Party with traditional Moroccan ganawa music, snacks, and Morocco's signature mint tea

Monday–Friday  

Each day offers a balance between interactive instruction and cultural activities with time on your own, too. Morning classes and afternoon activities may swap places.  

• Breakfast at your homestay
• Engaging French classes with expert language instructors, all native-speakers
• Lunch at your homestay
• Out and about for authentic conversations in the community and a cultural activity
• Dinner and evening discussions at your homestay  

Weekends

• Overnight or day excursions to top sites
• Quality time with friends and your host family

Housing

Carefully-screened homestay