Women's Health in Morocco

Women's Health in Morocco program includes the following guest lectures: 

• Overview of women's healthcare in Morocco
• Meeting and discussion with a women’s health practitioner
• Traditional healthcare practices including hammams, midwifery, herbal medicine.
• Women’s legal positionality in Morocco and the updated Moudawana (family code) 

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

• Visit to a Moroccan non-profit organization advocating for women's rights and equality. 
• A guided visit to the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art for understanding modern expressions of women’s experiences. 
• Attending Hammam Ceremony, a traditional communal bathing ritual deeply rooted in Moroccan culture and Islamic practices and a vital social space for women, offering rich insights into women’s health, community support, and gender . 
• A visit to a local NGO to learn about local healthcare realities and efforts for improvement.
• Homestay integration activities. Through engagement with women residing in the traditional medina of Rabat, students have a unique opportunity to observe and learn from intergenerational practices and the everyday social dynamics of women in this historic urban context. Through participatory activities—such as the preparation of Moroccan mint tea, the cooking of traditional dishes like tagine, harcha, or baghrir, and the learning of Moroccan folk songs—students will gain insight into the nuanced ways in which cultural knowledge and practices are transmitted and sustained. Each activity reflects the intentionality and care embedded in daily life, underscoring how routine practices serve as vital expressions of collectivism, resilience, and cultural preservation.