Morocco is a wonderful and very affordable place to learn Arabic. You’ll get to take great value for money courses, improve your language skills and go sightseeing in your free time.
Best Places to Study Arabic in Morocco
• Marrakesh
• Rabat
Arabic Course Details
Students can choose between Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) or Colloquial Moroccan Arabic (CMA). Our program caters to all language levels. The standard program is three hours a day/15 hours per week. For more intensive hours, please contact us. All instructors are university degreed in the teaching of MSA and CMA Arabic.
Modern Standard Arabic
Core curriculum is divided into nine levels. The first six levels’ primary components are an intensive study of basic Arabic language grammatical structures, mastery of Arabic script and pronunciation. Throughout this programme emphasis is placed on developing the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading & writing), with added emphasis placed on communication through conversation classes.
The later three levels of our program introduce students to more advanced aspects of Arabic, like translation, complex grammar structure, reading analysis, in addition to discussion and presentation courses that help students develop and refine their communicative proficiency.
Moroccan Colloquial Arabic
This Arabic language course introduces the students to Moroccan Colloquial Arabic through activities emphasizing the functional aspect of the dialect. This course covers the basic grammatical structure of the dialect and aims to expand students’ vocabulary and develop their oral skills through interaction with native speakers, film discussions, and other interactive activities. This Arabic course can be more immersed in the rich Moroccan culture through proverb studies.
Study Arabic in Rabat
Rabat is one of the most beautiful and ancient cities of Morocco. If you’re thinking about taking an intensive course or you just want to study a language in a relaxed atmosphere, Rabat is definitely a great choice. Schools will make sure that you get to learn Arabic in a fun way. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about the people of this enchanting country, practicing in your free time to strengthen everything you learn in your classes.
Language Schools in Rabat
Schools of Arabic in Rabat are usually located in the most elegant of the city: Souissi, 10 minutes by car from the city center and the Medina. In the school where classes are taught in Arabic, there are fruit trees and you can hear the birds singing. It is the ideal environment for our students to relax and learn at the same time. The building is fully furnished and includes a quiet spacious garden, new classrooms and air conditioning, a library and cafeteria.
Excursions and Cultural Activities
After spending three hours each morning studying Arabic, you will have plenty of time to explore Marrakesh and beyond. Most programs include spending several afternoons per week participating in many cultural activities such as cooking lessons, hiking, sightseeing in and around Rabat or volunteering programs in Morocco. These activities are conducted in both Arabic and English. There may be an additional fee for full days or weekend excursions which would include transport, meals, entrance fees and/or accommodation.
Accommodation
There are three types of accommodation, from which you will have the option to choose that which suits you best depending on your needs. Through each of the options you will be able to interact with people, either with locals, in the case of families, or with other students, therefore being able to practice what was studied in class.
Residences are in the same place as the schools of Arabic. All apartments are shared, in order to promote the concept of learning and communication between students. The apartments are located in the most elegant part of the city, Souissi near downtown and the beach.
Accommodation is offered with families selected by our team. This option gives you the opportunity to practice the language outside of class by being able to submerge yourself within the customs and culture of Morocco.
If you would like to stay in a hotel just let your language school know and they can help you arrange it.
Study Arabic in Marrakesh
Go and study in “The Red City” for Arabic study and cultural excursions. Marrakesh is the most dynamic and culturally intense city in Morocco and must not be missed. With an exciting mix of modern urban fabric where palaces and monuments of antiquity exists comfortably amongst snake charmers and gnaoua drums beating in Djemaa el Fna Square, Marrakesh is the core of Morocco.
Our Marrakesh location offers both Classical and Moroccan Arabic year-round. Our brand new building provides comfortable classrooms, a computer lab with free internet access as well as the opportunity for interaction with local Moroccans who study English.
Excursions and Cultural Activities
After spending three hours each morning studying Arabic, you will have plenty of time to explore Marrakesh and beyond. Programs also include spending several afternoons per week participating in many cultural activities such as cooking lessons, hiking, sightseeing in and around Marrakesh and the beautiful High Atlas Mountains as well as an education of various cultural and historical points about Morocco.
These activities are conducted in both Arabic and English. There may be an additional fee for full days or weekend excursions which would include transport, meals, entrance fees and/or accommodation. Morocco tours can be booked independently or with a school.
Accommodation
While taking lessons, you will have the option to stay with a homestay family which is highly recommended or in a private apartment. Living with a host family is the most effective way to fully immerse oneself within the language and culture. All families are screened and interviewed by our staff. There is also the possibility of renting a furnished apartment for a minimum of a month; please contact us directly for rates.
Dates
Lessons start year round starting every Monday. To insure progress, students generally must register for a minimum of two weeks of lessons. If you would like to take French lessons, the same fees and hours apply.
Course Fees and Accommodation
Course fees are generally around these prices:
• 2 Weeks 240 euros
• 3 Weeks 360 euros
• 4 Weeks 480 euros
Each Additional Week 120 euros