Rabat
Morocco
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Chances are you’re craving a new way of learning—a new way of seeing the world. So why not study abroad in Rabat?
With its rich mix of North African, Arabic, and European cultures, and nearly 900 years of history, there is simply no place on earth like Rabat.
When you study abroad in Rabat, you can explore the mysterious, winding streets of the Medina in the morning and visit the Museum of Contemporary Art in the afternoon. Or soak up the sun on la plage (the beach) before strolling through the Kasbah, with its unforgettable blue and white painted walls and doorways.
Our Rabat study abroad programs offer immersive courses and excursions to help you dive into the culture and develop your Arabic and French language skills.
Programs
Rabat's Top Five
Partake in the Mock Wedding at Our Center
Experience traditional Moroccan culture first-hand with our mock Moroccan wedding.
Engage Your Senses
Take in the tastes, smells, colors, and sounds of the Medina.
Advance Your Language Skills
Practice three languages in one city—where else can you do that?
Visit a Hammam
Spend a few hours at the local bathhouse with your friends.
Indulge in Local Food and Tea
From Moroccan mint tea to couscous on Fridays, get to know life in Rabat through the city’s food.
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A Day in Tangier
After I spent a decent amount of exploring Rabat, I was ready to explore more of Morocco. The public transportation system in Morocco is super affordable and easy to use. (Unlike Michigan, where this is almost no public transportation). Weekend trips were super easy to do! I could take the tram to the train station, take a train to a new city, and taxi wherever I wanted to go.
Leaving Morocco
A two-day whirlwind in which I found out I was leaving Morocco, packed my belongings, flew out of Morocco, overnighted in London, and flew to Chicago.
A Change of Plans
I unexpectedly came back to the US in March. It's been a huge change in pace, living at home, and taking online classes. I am trying to go to the flow and appreciate the time I had abroad.
Finding My Space in Morocco
Although finding my space in Morocco was not always easy, I learned to navigate Morocco. I found many places I loved going and made Rabat feel like home.
Journey to the Atlas Mountains
At the end of February, I went on the IES Abroad Rabat field trip to the Atlas mountains. This trip was one of the highlights of my time in Morocco. When we left for the trip, I knew very little about the Atlas mountains or the trip itself. I was practicing going with the flow. I didn’t obsessively Google everything about the trip like I normally would. I just decided to show up and experience the trip.
