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2017 Morocco Summer/Spring Programs are now available2017 Morocco Summer/Spring Programs are now available

 

"My fiancée and I chose to visit Morocco with MOBT. We heard about them from a friend that enjoyed an awesome trip organized by them. We didn’t regret our choice, we spent an unforgettable stay in Morocco! I personally visited Morocco in the past with my parents, but I didn’t really visit the country and discovered the culture, like I did this time…" read more

Jean-Luc & Christine Rotsaert ~ USA

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"I can definitely say that for myself, and especially for my mother, a first-time visitor to Morocco and Fes, the Artisan tour was such a wonderful and unique opportunity to interact with the people keeping the traditions of Fes alive! We really enjoyed speaking to the artisans, watching them make products in front of us, and getting the inside view of many of these old shops and businesses. Both our guide and interpreter were great, they went above and beyond for our little tour, and were very patient with all of the questions we asked. We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to others who want to experience an authentic Old Medina. Thanks again to the MOBT Team!"  Saltz Tosca ~ USA 

 

Artisanal Footsteps Tours  Marrakesh

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Customized Morocco Programs

 

 Customized Intercultural programs are designed for students or professionals who want to experience in depth Moroccan culture, practice Arabic language, and engage in community service projects. A typical short term program will include: airport pickup/drop off,  a welcome orientation, homestay, cultural excursions, historical site visits, informal lectures with University professors and community leaders and farewell party. All with quality support from our short term program staff.  Depending on your needs, we offer programs in length from 1 to 5 weeks. Programs can be fully customized depending on the group’s needs.

 

Programs Elements

  • Groups of 12 to 14 participants

  • Practice Arabic and French with local Moroccans and staff

  • Exciting activities to fit your schedule

  • Experienced University professors and leaders

  • Full assistance of program coordinators and leaders

Our Intercultural programs include:

Welcome Orientation:  We welcome you to Morocco with an overview of your scheduled program. Each participant will receive an orientation packet with helpful information they can use while here in Morocco. They will also be introduced to program support staff.

 

Activities & Excursions:We offer many different activities and local destinations to make your program memorable and rich. The program will include:

  • Historical guided tours in the ancient Medina of Marrakesh, Fez, Meknes and Rabat.

  • Hike of the scenic Atlas mountains and Berber villages,

  • Day trip to the National Park of Ifrane,

  • Connect with local farmers and female artisans,

  • Community service with volunteers from the U.S. Peace Corps

  • Field trip to the Sahara desert.

  • Panel discussions with University professors and community leaders ( Learn about the successes and challenges of the Moroccan political system, explore Morocco's progressive work with women's issues, investigate the issues of water management and land-use, hear about Moroccan government and press, and the effects of tourism across Morocco)

In a custom program, you choose the activities that you would like and we provide you with a calendar of events that you can share with program participants.

 

Accommodation: Participants can experience living with a Moroccan family during their stay and learn more about life in Morocco. Three meals a day are provided. During historical site visits and cultural excursions, participants will be staying in Riads (traditional Moroccan houses located in the Medina)

 

 

Airport Pickup/Drop off: We welcome you to Morocco by sending our staff to greet you at the airport. We will you pick you up from Casablanca International airport. After the completion of the program, we will provide group transportation back to the airport.

 

For more information please contact Yassine Echcherki at yechcherki@moroccooffthebeatentrack.com  or call +1.425.418.8292  

 

" I visited MOBT in 2015 at their office in Sefrou, Morocco to discuss homestay and service learning options in the area and was impressed with their hospitality and extensive knowledge of the region.  The staff members showed me neighborhoods and community centers that I would not have been able to visit on my own without their deep connections in the city.  I had great discussions with the staff members about culture, urbanization, tourism, and community service projects.  MOBT showed great capacity to develop wonderful service learning ideas for student groups that paired American students and Moroccan youth to complete service projects for the community.  MOBT also had wonderful ideas for cultural activities for American students to deepen their knowledge and understanding of Moroccan culture.  Each activity was well thought out and presented in a professional manner that outlined the details, purpose, and goal of each activity.  Community service projects were outlined with descriptions of the project, educational purpose of the project for the students, and impact on the local community.  I very much appreciated their attention to detail and emphasis on student learning.  I found working with MOBT to be a pleasure!  Communication was easy and staff members had no problem understanding program goals and turning ideas into thoughtful activities and projects geared toward student learning and positive community impact." Lisa Devine, Associate Director of Global Programs, Lakeside School