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Mohammedia Landmarks
This past Saturday, for our first weekend in Mohammedia Morocco, we went to Sofia Beach with the program group. Accompanied by three of our program leaders, Yahya, Rihane, and Ami... keep reading
Ethical Volunteering: Breaking Stereotypes and Creating Connections
In the realm of leadership and service, our Global Navigators embarked on a thought-provoking journey during their Highschool Summer Abroad program in Mohammedia, Morocco. They delved into an engaging session... keep reading
Connections, Orientation, and Service Unveiled
Sunday marked the much-anticipated arrival of our Global Navigators in the country of Morocco, with Mohammedia as their host city. Embracing them with open arms, their homestay families eagerly awaited... keep reading
A Journey of Memories and Lasting Friendships: Session I Goodbyes
The time had come for our Global Navigators, the ambassadors of our Leadership and Service for Youth Development program, to bid farewell to their Moroccan host city, Mohammedia, and embark... keep reading
Exploring Geographical and Cultural Diversity in Chefchaouen, Morocco
As part of our Leadership and Service for Youth Development program, our Global Navigators embarked on an excursion to Chefchaouen, the mesmerizing "blue pearl" of Morocco. Nestled in the Rif... keep reading
Personal Reflections on Eid Al-Adha
Eid Al-Adha (“Feast of the Sacrifice”) is the second and most important of the two main holidays in Islam. The first Eid takes place two months before the second and... keep reading
Student Spotlight - Mateo Sanguinetti Zelikow, A Love Letter to Doukkala
My first weekend in Morocco was spent in Al Jadida, a small coastal city in the Doukkala-Abda region. We started off our Saturday by going to the beach, where we... keep reading
Student Spotlight - Miriam Berry, On Fridays, We Eat Couscous
Couscous is a traditional Moroccan dish, eaten on Fridays - the day of congregational prayer. Huge groups gather around one big table a eat the dish together, normally by hand... keep reading
First Day of Service: A Remarkable Beginning
Our global navigators’ first day of service kicked off with immense enthusiasm as they joined forces with the remarkable Mercy Association for Development and Environment (جمعية الرحمة للتنمية والبيئة). This... keep reading
Arrival Day and Introduction to Homestay Families
Embarking on an extraordinary adventure of leadership and service, our Global Navigator students arrived in Morocco on June 18th, accompanied by their program leader and flight chaperone, Ashlyn. The warm... keep reading
Farewell CIEE Mohammedia
They say time does not change us, it unfolds us. These past three weeks have been incredible for our CIEE Mohammedia students. Not only did they deepen their bonds with... keep reading
Student Spotlight: Najla Hall
Selam! My name is Najla Hall and I am a participant in the Mentoring Youth Program in Mohammedia, Morocco. This weekend the Mentoring Youth group and the Outdoor Leadership kids... keep reading
Wrapping up in Mohammedia
On students' final day of the program, they spent time reflecting on what moments stood out most to them from their time in Morocco. These are their responses. What was... keep reading
Student Spotlight: Michael Busch
Salaam Wa Alaykum سلام وعليكم! My name is Michael Busch. I am participating in the Mentoring Youth Program in Mohammedia, Morocco. Today we took a day trip to the beautiful... keep reading
Shaping the experience by our own hands!
First week: check. And what a first week! After an insightful session on Ethical Volunteering, our Service & Leadership group visited Mohammedia's Youth Center and had a blast with the... keep reading