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Art & Design

RABAT, MOROCCO

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Overview

Set against the backdrop of Morocco’s historic cities, colorful souks, and diverse landscapes, this program explores the unique blend of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship, Islamic art and geometry, contemporary design practices, and cross-cultural artistic expression. Every CIEE Faculty-Led & Custom program is a unique combination of high-quality academics and co-curricular activities and excursions that offer real-world experiences to enhance classroom learning.  

Destination
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Destination

Rabat offers a unique opportunity to engage with a dynamic blend of tradition and modernity in a culturally rich and politically significant setting. As Morocco’s capital, Rabat is home to key national institutions, contemporary art galleries, historic architecture, and vibrant artisan communities. It provides a living classroom where students can explore everything from intricate zellige tilework and calligraphy to cutting-edge fashion and graphic design. Rabat’s coastal location, international outlook, and UNESCO-recognized heritage make it an ideal hub for examining how Moroccan identity is expressed through art in both historical and contemporary contexts. 

Co-Curricular Activities

Co-Curricular Activities

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Lectures

The Art & Design program in Rabat includes guest lectures on a variety of topics such as: 

  • Amazigh Culture and Indigenous Art in Morocco
  • Comparative Moroccan Architecture from the Medina to the Ville Nouvelle
  • Islamic Religious Art and Sacred Design  
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Site Visits

Here are just a few of the possibilities for co-curricular activities and excursions in Rabat:  

  • Traditional Artisan Workshop. Students will have the unparalleled opportunity to learn art forms such as zellig (tiles) and fkhar (pottery) firsthand from craftsmen in the heart of Rabat.
  • Walking Architectural Tour to learn how Rabat’s architecture reflects its unique history of Islamization, French colonization, and modern transition.
  • Visit to an NGO focused on supporting and promoting Moroccan art in all forms to learn about the art scene in Rabat and meet local artists.
  • Day trip to Casablanca for a guided tour of Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Africa and a masterpiece of Moroccan Islamic art and design.   
  • Excursion to Marrakech to visit national and international educational, industry, and cultural organizations dedicated to the arts.  
What's Included

What's Included

Every program is tailored to suit the needs of your academic goals – so every program has unique program inclusions and pricing based on your needs. In addition to the programmatic and cultural inclusions above, a standard CIEE custom program includes on-site orientation, 24/7 emergency support, in-country transportation, accommodations, some meals, classroom space, comprehensive insurance coverage and logistical support from our on-site CIEE staff. We also offer marketing templates and other valuable tools to help you get the word out to students.  

Health & Safety

Health, Safety, & Security

CIEE has over seven decades of experience creating engaging and reliable study abroad programs around the world, with an excellent safety record. Each of our sites is regularly assessed using international risk management standards and data to facilitate successful programs. In addition, our custom and faculty-led programs include pre-departure and on-site orientations, iNext travel insurance, the support of trained CIEE staff members on-site, and 24/7 emergency support in-country. Learn more at ciee.org/safety.