rabat-students-dancing
Rabat, Morocco

Semester in Rabat

Study Program Part-Time Internship

Dates

-

13 weeks

Costs

Credit

12 - 16 semester hours

18 - 24 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

Request Information

Tentative Dates

-

18 weeks

Credit

12 - 16 semester hours

18 - 24 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

Request Information

Overview

Spend your semester living and learning in Rabat, the stunning and historic capital of Morocco! Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Semester in Rabat program is the perfect chance to earn credits toward your degree while immersing yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Moroccan culture.

Outside the classroom, you'll have every opportunity to explore Rabat슬롯사이트™s many hidden treasures. Take a tagine cooking class with a local family, hunt for handmade souvenirs by traditional artisans in the historic medina, or relax in the lush botanical gardens. You can also bolster your resume with an optional credit-bearing internship, volunteer with local Moroccan youth, or try your hand learning some Moroccan Arabic. Don't stop there; round out your study abroad adventure by joining the off-the-beaten-path trips organized by 슬롯머신 to appreciate Morocco's impressive cultural attractions and landmarks.  

Unique Experiences

Dance the night away

to Gnawa music at a party with your host family and friends

Ignite your taste buds

with cooking classes and a food tour of the 슬롯사이트œbest cuisine in the world슬롯사이트 according to Gordon Ramsay

Wander the glittering Souks of Marrakech

and explore Jemaa el-Fna, a UNESCO world heritage site

6

Commonly spoken languages: Darija, standard Arabic, Tamazight, Spanish, French, and English

9

UNESCO world heritage sites in Morocco

5

times a day, the adhan floats over the city, calling Muslims to prayer

Experience
  • rabat students sitting on stairs in blue city
  • Rabat

Your Destination

Morocco슬롯사이트™s capital and second-largest city, Rabat is home to the country슬롯사이트™s most prestigious universities and international institutions. Here you슬롯사이트™ll find both the modern and traditional at the crossroads between Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Moroccan culture is varied and international, with Islamic, African, Arab, and Amazigh influences in all aspects of everyday life 슬롯사이트“ from the markets to the music, the food, and the arts. 

Rabat has 19 neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character to explore. The winding alleys of the 1,000-year-old medina are lined with historic souks selling spices, hand-crafted jewelry, and traditional clothes including djellabas and gandoras. Jutting over the Atlantic Ocean, the white-washed Kasbah of the Oudayas is filled with sunny terraces with a panoramic view of the ocean; perfect for lounging and sipping a glass of Moroccan mint tea. Only 10 minutes away, central Rabat is a modern metropolis with wide, palm-tree-lined boulevards and an assortment of cafes, restaurants, and shopping centers. Around every corner is an adventure and a new opportunity waiting to happen! 

rabat morocco cultural excursion students

Excursions & Activities

  • Experience more than 2,000 years of history with local tour guides that tell the stories of the Old Medina and Kasbah, the ancient ruins of Chellah, and the Andalusian Gardens 
  • Cross flowing streams and climb up rocky ravines as you hike through the breathtaking Atlas Mountains, stopping to visit an indigenous Amazigh Village in Ourika 
  • Get lost in the dusty red streets of Marrakech, where the sound of Reggada floats through the air, and storytellers, snake charmers, and musicians perform in the central square, Jemaa el-Fnaa 
  • Make lifelong friendships with local peers who will show you their favorite corners of Rabat 
rabat-housing-homestay-student-laughing-host-sibling

Service Learning

Get to know the Rabat community by helping refugees, immigrants, women, or children. You might:  

  • Tutor English students at a local community center or school 
  • Shadow a doctor at a children슬롯사이트™s hospital  
  • Promote human rights values through working with local NGOs that support women, indigenous Amazigh people, or refugees from Africa and the Middle East 
  • Obtain a better understanding of the local political scene by working with a Moroccan think-tank 
  • Strengthen your journalism and media skills by working with local English language newspapers  
students by pretty door rabat morocco

Internships

슬롯머신 Rabat offers internship placements in varying industries including human rights, education, children in need, women슬롯사이트™s empowerment, micro-finance, journalism, NGO support, refugee advocacy, nursing, and more through partnerships with local and international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Most internship projects슬롯사이트¯take place in Rabat.  
 
If you have a specific field of interest, we will work with you to secure a customized placement. 

Interning abroad will help you enhance your professional skills and improve your resume. It will also help you develop a great network of like-minded peers, mentors, and professionals by working within your industry. 

Program Blogs

From 슬롯머신

Study Abroad Morocco: The Ultimate Guide

By College Study Abroad at 슬롯머신

Interested in exploring rich historical sites, brushing up on your Arabic language skills, and enjoying the most delectable cuisine imaginable, all while earning credits toward your degree and deepening your... keep reading

From 슬롯머신

Visiting the Largest Mosque in Africa!

By 슬롯머신 Rabat at 슬롯머신

This week, the students had some cultural activities that introduced them to Islam's influence and relevance to Moroccan culture, traditions and everyday life. On Monday, the students had a brief... keep reading

From 슬롯머신

On Fridays, We Eat Couscous

By 슬롯머신 Rabat at 슬롯머신

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

Housing
Academics

Academics

This 16.5-week long program is designed for students of all majors who want to immerse themselves in a new culture and actively engage with the local community while pursuing their undergraduate degree. The flexibility and diversity of courses allow students to find a unique mix of classes they need to move forward in their degree progression by choosing ASU online courses as well as courses of local flavor, like language, international relations, business, economics, and culture. Students can choose from ASU online courses and 슬롯머신 courses offered at 슬롯머신 Rabat taught by local university professors. Immersion options include credit-bearing internships.  

Cultural immersion is enhanced by our activities at the 슬롯머신 study center. 슬롯머신 Rabat provides ample cultural immersion opportunities through engagement with local organizations, diverse extracurricular activities, and multiple excursions organized by 슬롯머신 with local learning partners who provide intercultural discourse and connection. 

Arizona State University: Enhance your international academic coursework with optional online courses that best align with your degree requirements and interests. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the 슬롯머신 academic calendar, so you can study abroad with 슬롯머신 while continuing to meet all your academic goals. 

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Immigration/Entry Requirements

VISA Required: No 

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.    

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

All Semester in Rabat students take 4-5 courses for a total of 12-16 semester credits, choosing from: 

  • 슬롯머신 courses
  • Up to two ASU online courses (maximum 8 total credits, ASU Session B only) 

Program Credit

Total credit: 12-16 U.S. semester/18-24 quarter credits.

Course Credit

  • 슬롯머신 Courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
  • 슬롯머신 Language Courses: 3-4 semester/4.5-6 quarter credits; 45-60 contact hours슬롯사이트¯  
  • ASU Online Courses: Typically, 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours  

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

슬롯머신 courses are scheduled Monday through Thursday. Teaching methods combine lectures, interactive activities, and weekly excursions. Arabic professors provide extensive bibliographies for students. As students gain proficiency in Arabic, center staff members encourage them to use their language skills in everyday settings. 

Students should expect to have daily homework assignments and continuous assessment. Most courses combine lectures with local field trips and excursions to help students gain a better understanding of the local culture. Class attendance is mandatory, and absences affect final grades. 

ASU Courses: You may find yourself in classes with students from ASU, other American universities, and students from around the world. Some are earning their degrees entirely online, while others, like you, are supplementing their education with an online course. You슬롯사이트™ll receive direct and individualized support from faculty, 100% online. Most ASU online courses are asynchronous, meaning there are no set log-in times, but make sure to verify this before the add/drop deadline in case you want to make a change. 

Class Format

Courses taught at the 슬롯머신 study center are typically for 슬롯머신 students only. 슬롯머신 classes span Monday to Thursday. Classes at 슬롯머신 Rabat meet 2-4 times per week, for anywhere from 1-3 hours per class session, depending on the course. Attendance in 슬롯머신 classes is strictly enforced, both for classes and required co-curricular excursions. Instruction is supported and augmented online by 슬롯머신슬롯사이트™s learning management system, Canvas.   

ASU online courses meet in 슬롯사이트œsessions슬롯사이트 that are 7.5 weeks long in the semester, and all work must be completed within the session dates regardless of when your other 슬롯머신 courses begin or end. You슬롯사이트™ll need a standard PC or Mac desktop or laptop computer with a download speed higher than 25 Mbps, as well as access to email, productivity software like Microsoft Office and other applications needed to perform a variety of educational functions. Most course materials you will need are available online. Since you are working mostly or entirely asynchronously, you슬롯사이트™re given deadlines for your assignments by your instructor or in your syllabus, but you can work at your own pace within these due dates. Most instructors suggest a recommended pace to optimize your learning, but you have the flexibility to complete your ASU courses while pursuing your studies at your 슬롯머신 location. 

Grading

슬롯머신 reports all final course grades to students슬롯사이트™ home institutions using a U.S. letter grade equivalent scale of A-F. For 슬롯머신-administered courses, students슬롯사이트™ grades are based on attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi.  

ASU: As a U.S. institution of higher education, the grading practices should be familiar to any 슬롯머신 student. 슬롯사이트œPass/fail슬롯사이트 or 슬롯사이트œAudit슬롯사이트 grading options are not allowed for 슬롯머신 students. Please see the 슬롯머신 Academic Manual for Students for more information about grades. 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

English 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

Academic Projects

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3

Communication, Journalism, and Media

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

History, Philosophy, Religion

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3
Arabic
4
Arabic
4
Arabic
4
Arabic
3
Arabic
3
Arabic
4
Arabic
4
Arabic
4

Academic Projects

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3

Communication, Journalism, and Media

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

History, Philosophy, Religion

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3
Arabic
4
Arabic
4
Arabic
4
Arabic
3
Arabic
3
Arabic
4
Arabic
4
Arabic
4
Arabic
4

Social Sciences

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Psychology

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

슬롯머신 proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.

슬롯머신 and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.

Check the 슬롯머신 Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program! 

Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO

 

Program Options
Program Options

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 슬롯머신 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 슬롯머신's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 슬롯머신 sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

슬롯머신 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
  • Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • 슬롯머신 Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant
  • Trailblazer Grant

To be considered, submit the 슬롯머신 Scholarships & Grants application within your 슬롯머신 program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 슬롯머신, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Fall 2025 13 weeks Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $17,950
Program Spring 2026 18 weeks Start Date * End Date *

*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 슬롯머신's 슬롯 게임 of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

슬롯머신 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $14,206 **
Housing $3,250 ***
Insurance $194
Visa Fees $0
Total Fees $17,950

Financial Aid

슬롯머신 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $455 슬롯사이트 
International Airfare $1,150 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 
Local Transportation $100
Books & Supplies $20
Personal expenses $220 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 
Total Costs $1,945

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

슬롯사이트 For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $160 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

슬롯사이트 â¶Ä round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 $100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

슬롯머신 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Financial Aid

슬롯머신 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

슬롯머신 iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Madiha Chafiq

Center Director

Madiha received her master슬롯사이트™s degree in international education and development from George Washington University and her bachelor슬롯사이트™s degree in international relations from Boston University.

Haddou El Bour

Program Coordinator

Haddou El Bour worked with the Peace Corps for eight years. His experience varies from teaching his mother tongue of Tamazight and Moroccan Arabic to working as a training assistant...

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here슬롯사이트™s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.

3

Contact Us

Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

Request Info