High School Summer Abroad Blog

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

Language and Culture Session II students visited the Artisanal Complex of Oulja, where they had a first-hand experience of the arts of Pottery, Mosaic, and Bamboo/Rattan. The Artisanal Complex of...keep reading

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

The Hammam is an important Moroccan weekly ritual during which Moroccans go to a public single-sex bathhouse not only for body and soul purification, but also for the community. Entering...keep reading

Yesterday, students visited Occident Orient Foundation, an organization dedicated to raising awareness on migrants and refugees in the country. The foundation has many refugees and migrants from other neighboring African...keep reading

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

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

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

The 10th of July, 2022. This was not only the day our CIEE Global Navigators were scheduled to arrive in Morocco, but it was also Eid al-Adha, a religious holiday...keep reading

In class so far, I have learned about some aspects of collectivism and the way this lifestyle is present throughout Moroccan communities. We all have incorporated this cultural asset into...keep reading