We invite American and Moroccan students to join us in an intensive journey of inner and outer discovery in Morocco

Strait of Gibraltar - Rabat - Rif Mountains
“Since September 11, I believe each of us -- every citizen of Morocco and the United States, and each adult in every peace-loving country around the world -- has a new and very important responsibility. We must spend time with the young minds that will shape the future, and teach respect for the rights of the individual; tolerance of other faiths and other points of view .…”
Margaret DeB. Tutwiler, Former U.S. Ambassador to Morocco (www.usembassy.ma)


Aims of Morocco Exchange

To bring American and Moroccan students together, building bridges of genuine human connection between the Muslim and Western worlds.

To provide a safe framework in which students have an opportunity to experience Islamic art, thought and daily life, through cultural visits, lectures and home stays.

To discover Moroccan culture, history and religion through academic discussions and presentations with professors from Tangier and Rabat.

To facilitate a cross-cultural group process in which students explore the dynamics of their interactions and refine their communication skills.

To encourage and support self development and widening of perspectives through experiential activities.

To connect with nature on mountain hikes and scenic travel.

To experience first-hand an international aid project and witnessing its impact on the local community

To explore ways of integrating experiences and insights of the exchange before returning to the U.S. (including resources for further study & training, volunteer & work opportunities, contacts in the US to cross cultural organizations).

To enrich academic courses of semester programs in Spain on subjects such as “History of Andalucia” or “Islamic Culture” with excursions to Morocco.

Morocco Exchange programs

• Four day excursions to Morocco for American semester programs in Spain
  
• Two week study tours to Morocco for American semester programs in Spain
   
• Three week academic summer programs in Morocco for American universities.