Teach English Abroad Blog

Before I got to Morocco I did hear quite a bit about the patriarchal nature of the society. My brain was filled with horror stories in the weeks before my... keep reading

Hi there! My name is Elizabeth Mann. I am 23 and lived in Maryland before moving, here, to Morocco last September. I graduated from college in 2016 with a B.A... keep reading

The ALC in Mohammedia is said to be the nicest center in all of Morocco, so I am lucky to teach there! The center has changed so much since we... keep reading

My first semester teaching was certainly a learning curve. My first day of teaching here in Morocco was my first time teaching anyone...ever! There were hurdles and stumbles, but I've... keep reading

When applying for a teaching position in Morocco through CIEE, you will be placed in an American Language Center or ALC. The ALCs are a branch of the American Cultural... keep reading

Traveling within Morocco has proven to be easier than I thought it was going to be. The main train line goes so many places and is pretty inexpensive. I've used... keep reading

At this point, I've been living in Morocco for about 3 months and I've noticed so many similarities, but I've also noticed differences; some good, some bad. So, here it... keep reading

Knock, Knock. Moroccan students will knock on an open door as a way of announcing that they are entering the classroom and will even sometimes wait for you to acknowledge... keep reading

Happy Friendsgiving! This was my second Thanksgiving abroad so I knew I was going to need to get creative! All the CIEE teachers (the 7 of us) got together and... keep reading

Moroccan Bank Account You cannot set up a Moroccan bank account until you have your residence card, which takes over 6 months if everything goes perfectly. So, you’ll be unable... keep reading

I am a few months into teaching at this point and there are some things that I wish I would have brought with me that I think would have made... keep reading

Those $3 Old Navy flip flops These always come in handy as shower shoes while traveling, but are great to slip on to wear around the house. Dr. Bronner’s Soap... keep reading

Hi there! Here is a little update on what it is like to live with gas heating. I currently live with two other American teachers that work at the center... keep reading

There is no heat. Beware and prepare! During the winter, our apartment is routinely between 45 degrees and 60 degrees. Dust. It appears more quickly than you can imagine and... keep reading

I did what I thought was the normal thing to do...I researched Morocco intently even before I initially applied to CIEE's Teach Abroad program. I looked at weather patterns and... keep reading