Study Abroad in Rabat

College Study Abroad

Explore Rabat, Morocco

Morocco’s capital and second largest city is host to prestigious universities, international institutions such as UNESCO and the World Bank, and a wide range of opportunities for students to experience its culture through art exhibits, music, and theater.

Every CIEE semester program has frequent cultural excursions and a multi-day study tour uniquely designed to complement the program’s academics and enhance students’ cultural immersion. In Rabat, past study tours and excursions have included:

Visits to markets, cultural sites, and music and theater performances
Exploring Rabat’s ancient medina and Kasbah, and other highlights like the ancient ruins of Challah and the Andalucian Gardens
Visits to an Amazigh village in Ourika
Hikes in the High Atlas Mountains
Trips to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in coastal Essaouria
Overnight excursions to Fez and Marrakesh

Where Students Study

CIEE Rabat
CIEE Rabat is located in the prominent neighborhood of Agdal in central Rabat, with easy access to public transportation.

Internships & Volunteering

Depending on their program of study and availability, students may be able to participate in an internship or volunteer. In Rabat, students can get to know the community by volunteering to help refugees, immigrants, women, or children. In addition, intern positions with NGOs and private institutions can be arranged for students who are interested. In the past, students have interned at Amnesty International, the Orient Occident Foundation, Organization for Human Rights and Development, and several others.

Study Abroad in Rabat

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Pocket Guide to Rabat

Currency
Moroccan Dirham

Spoken Languages
Arabic

Available Transportation
Tram, bus, feet

Famous Local
French Montana – an American-Moroccan rapper known for his hit songs including “Unforgettable” (2017)
Climate
Muggy, dry, and clear summers (June to September) with highs around 80°F; cool and cloudy winters (December to March) with lows around 47°F

Places to Explore
11th-century Kasbah of the Udayas – a district of twisting colorful streets and hip cafes
Airport
Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA)

Social Norms
It’s forbidden to eat with your left hand in Morocco

What to Pack
Lose flowy clothing, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, bathing suit, shirts that cover your shoulders

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