Arabic Language Vacations in Morocco

  Morocco

Marrakech

Dates: Year-Round

Description: The Language House, in partnership with Travel Med Tours, aims to combine language study within a vacation which includes a multitude of cultural experiences that compliment language learning. Our Learning tours have been created on the premise that the best way to enhance any travel experience is to learn new things as well as a bit of the language. All vacations in this category are week long adventures where enjoyable Arabic lessons are included.

Based in Marrakesh, every morning will start with 3 hours of Arabic study with qualified native speakers. The lessons will be designed to correspond with the planned afternoon events. Every afternoon will be composed of visits to nearby attractions within the city of Marrakesh as well as nearby locations. There are also cultural activities provided such as cooking and music classes.

Highlights: Every vacation date begins on a Sunday and ends on the following Saturday with a Sunday departure. Each morning is composed of three hours of Arabic lessons and every afternoon, there is an outing or a Moroccan cultural awareness activity. Below is a typical itinerary:

Day 1
"Meet and Greet" at the train station/airport in Marrakesh. Following the transfer to your three star riad, you'll have an orientation walking tour of near Djemaa el fna Square . In the evening, we'll have a welcome dinner , "Moroccan style" to get acquainted. (D)

Day 2
Arabic or French lesson 9:00-12:00

Lunch break

You'll have free time to go shopping in the souks (meaning markets in Arabic) before joining our Moroccan cooking class where we'll shop with a local chef and then prepare our traditional culinary masterpiece for an evening of music and a grand feast.(D)

Day 3
Arabic or French lesson 9:00-12:00

Lunch break

We take a tour of some of Marrakesh's most famous monuments. We'll visit Palais de la Bahia, Koutoubia Minaret, Jardin Majorelle and the Saadian Tombs.

Day 4
Arabic or French lesson 9:00-12:0

Immediately after your lessons, we visit Cascades d'Ouzoud, the spectacular waterfall crashing down from the High Atlas Mountains. The valley is lush with vegetation and there will be the opportunity to visit the Berber village of Tanaghmelt.(L)

Day 5
Arabic or French lesson 9:00-12:00

Immediately after your lessons, we travel to Oukira Valley which is nestled in the High Atlas mountains where there is the possibility of hiking. We' ll have a traditional Berber lunch while being surrounded by absolute calm which contrast the vibrating rhythm of Marrakesh.(L)

Day 6

Arabic or French lesson 9:00-12:00

Join us for a "Traditional Couscous Friday" where we'll not only enjoy couscous but also have the opportunity to enjoy a henna party.(L) Optional evening to a belly dancing spectacular.

Day 7
Take a daytrip to the Essaouira, the beautiful whitewashed city not far from Marrakesh. We'll tour this seaside village as well as have the opportunity to shop in the souks (markets) as many local producers display their crafts at this very traditional village. Farewell Seafood Lunch (L)

Cost in US$: 1,500.00

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Morocco Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 15 or less

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

The Language House's Mission Statement: The Language House is an organization that promotes cross cultural understanding and immersion by educating its clients through the methods of purposeful travel, language training and cultural exchange. We offer internationally recognized TESOL/TEFL Courses as well as Language Training Programs in six different countries. Along with our Travel Tours, we are the full service gateway to the Mediterranean for hopeful expatriates and travelers.

Year Founded: 2003