Get ready for an unforgettable experience, get to know your new hometown, and your new neighbors while having lots of fun! The principle is simple: expand your cultural learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Field trips merge the fun of traveling and the challenge of learning about and adapting to a new culture with an academic focus on the place you are visiting. We have a wide range of activities available to everyone and catering to a wide cross-section of interests. We know that you are eager to learn about the field trips that will be available during your semester abroad. Specific...

You Need a Cell Phone According to IES Abroad policy, you must have a working cell phone within a week of your arrival. Students typically opt for one of the following: Use your cell phone from home if your provider offers an international phone plan. Bring an unlocked smartphone and purchase either a physical sim card or e-sim card, if available. – This option is recommended. Note that U.S. iPhone 14 models or later do not have a SIM tray, so users can only use eSIMs (if carrier supports eSIM tech) rather than a physical SIM card. Independently get a physical cell phone from a local provider...

IES Global Housing Policy At IES Abroad, we’re known for setting the standard in student health and safety, and that goes for student housing as well. In your host city, we have vetted housing options for our students. Housing might be one of the parts of studying abroad that you and your family are most anxious about. We understand that this experience involves a lot of unknowns and want to help you be comfortable with what living like a local will look like. That also means that you’ll need to keep an open mind and understand that things will be different in your host country. If you do, you...

You may depart at any time on the official departure date. There will be no IES Abroad courses or exams scheduled on this date. You must move out of your housing accommodation on the departure date.

Important Initial Steps You’ll Need to Take to Be Prepared Confirm your Place in the Program Submit the Confirmation Form in your MyIESabroad account. Check, Renew, or Apply for your Passport This is even more important than your plane ticket! If you do not have a valid passport, renew or apply for one immediately. Read your Predeparture Information and Student Handbook This Predeparture Guide is filled with nearly all the information you need to know to be prepared to go abroad. Navigate through this Predeparture Guide using the dropdown above. Find the Student Handbook in your Predeparture...

The visa is an official authorization affixed to your passport, which gives proof that you have the permission of the Moroccan government to enter Morocco and study for the allotted time. U.S. Citizens US citizens are not required to have a visa for this program. If you plan on extending your stay in Morocco beyond 90 days, please contact your IES Abroad Customized Program Coordinator for further information. Non-U.S. and Non-Moroccan Citizens Non-U.S. and non-Moroccan citizens are responsible for researching and obtaining visas for studying in Morocco and independent travel destinations in...