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IES Abroad Rabat

Name: IES Abroad Rabat
Brand: IES Abroad
SKU: 15998
Rating: 4.61 (18 reviews)

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IES Abroad Rabat

IES Abroad

4.61 · 18 reviews

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Location

Morocco
- Rabat

Term

Academic Year, Fall, Spring

Subject Areas

African Studies Communications Cultural Studies Economics History International Relations Literature Political Science Religious Studies Sociology

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

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Degree Level

Bachelors

Housing

Host Family

Language

Arabic

Last Updated: Jan 16, 2026

Last Reviewed: Jan 02, 2026

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About Program

Rabat will also be your classroom. Rich in cultural heritage and a diverse population, Morocco has been influenced by many different ethnic, cultural, and religious groups that have settled in the country throughout its long history. Visit historic treasures like the Rabat Archaeological Museum, the Hassan Mosque, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V to see ancient artifacts and learn more about the Islamic culture. Welcome to study abroad!

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COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This program offers deep cultural immersion through homestays, language classes in Arabic and French, and organized trips across Morocco.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

BIPOC Support

At IES Abroad, we believe that studying and interning abroad is not just for a specific type of student, it is for everyone, no matter how they identify. We're excited that you've already taken the first step and started looking into your study abroad options, but we know that as a student of color, or as a non-American student, you may have a few other concerns. What is it like being a Black student Abroad? An Asian student abroad? A Latinx student abroad? A non-American student on a majority-American student program? We've got you!

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LGBTQIA+ Support

Today, and every day, we celebrate who you are and who you will become. We take pride in simply getting to know you, and look forward to adventuring through this incredible world with you.

Studying abroad as part of the LGBTQIA+ community can present unique opportunities and challenges in exploring a new culture, so we have compiled resources to help prepare you and support you along the way.

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Neurodivergent Support

Going abroad, whether this is your first time or your umpteenth, can be a trip both literally and figuratively. Seeing something new or being someplace unfamiliar has its own challenges, especially when it comes to mental health. With IES Abroad, you won't handle these concerns on your own.

We have not only compiled resources on mental health and self-care to help prepare you and support you along the way, but we also have a dedicated Student Affairs staff that are available for you to contact from the United States and once in your host country.

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Accessibility Support

We understand the complexities of navigating a new city when physical accessibility feels uncertain. With IES Abroad, you won't handle these concerns on your own—we have a dedicated Student Affairs staff that are available for you to contact from the United States and once in your host country so you can prepare for the adventure of a lifetime and live it to the fullest once you’re abroad.

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Sustainability

As part of IES Abroad's Global Good Commitment, IES Abroad employs sustainability measures in the following ways:
- Moving toward more sustainable Headquarters and Centers abroad
- Producing printed materials on 100% recycled paper with soy-based ink and in fewer quantities
- Hosting events and conferences in LEED-certified buildings
- Purchasing carbon offsets for staff air travel
- The formation of the IES Abroad Sustainability Team—a dedicated group of volunteers responsible for implementing sustainable practices across our organization. The team comprises of members across our Centers, departments, teams. It is truly a global effort, and we are better for it.

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Program Highlights

Learn both Colloquial Moroccan Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic through IES Abroad language courses
Create your own academic experience by enrolling in English- or French-taught courses at the IES Abroad Center
Enhance your resume with international work experience with an internship in education, museums, or NGO
Live with a local family in the Medina, or in a residence hall with a Moroccan or international student
Visit artisan workshops, participate in cooking lessons, or take traditional dance lessons through IES Abroad culture events

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IES Abroad Rabat – Study in Rabat

Delve into the fascinating layers of this North African nation as you learn Modern Standard Arabic with courses at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Learn Colloquial Moroccan Arabic to communicate with locals, and if you have already taken advanced French, you can take French-taught area studies courses at the IES Abroad Center or local universities. Our area studies courses focus on North African and Islamic Studies and introduce you to the many forces shaping Morocco's culture.

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Fun 4.75
Housing 4.2
Safety 4.4

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The people who work for IES Rabat are an absolute godsend who support the students incredibly. They ease the transition from America to Morocco, sometimes a little too well. On trips it would feel like our hands were being held, but maybe that's necessary. The academics can feel like a hindrance because it seems like it can be simple busy work that gets in the way of actual academics or traveling. My host family was so welcoming and awesome, but there were a few families who were not as supportive. The walk to the IES Center from the medina is advertised 15 minutes, but that's only from one corner of the medina that doesn't have many families. Most of the other ones are around a 30-minute walk. 90% of the time i felt safe, but that's because i'm a male. Girls should almost ALWAYS walk with a guy to ward off street talk from creepy Moroccan men. The trips are relatively inexpensive and well worth it. Overall, i'd highly recommend the program to anyone willing to escape their comfort zone.

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This was a great program and I am so glad that I was able to experience all that I did. Everyone at the IES center works very hard to make sure that you are getting the most out of your time there. Teachers are top notch from all over the city and are well known and such a privilege to learn from! I recommend this program for anyone and everyone:)

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Alumni Interviews

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Why did decide to study abroad with IES Abroad in Morocco?

Sean: I started studying Arabic the year before I left and I knew that I wanted to study in the Middle you East or North Africa. I narrowed my search down to Morocco because I loved its mix of Spanish, French, Islamic, and Berber cultures. When it came down to searching for programs, I looked for a program that was not too structured or academically demanding, but still at least putting some “study” in the study abroad. IES Rabat hit a very good balance, forcing us to get up for 8 am Arabic class every day but otherwise being fairly relaxed. The optional trips were a great deal for the price offered and I really enjoyed the support they seemed to offer.

What made your study abroad experience unique and special?

Sean: The most unique part of my study abroad experience was my homestay family. They were incredibly warm and welcoming to me and treated me like a son. They gave me my space when I wanted it but I also joined in on some of their family activities and although it didn’t ever totally feel like I fit in, they eased the transition very well.

Living in the old city of Rabat was something interesting as well; most of the houses here, though nice on the inside, looked quite old and worn on the outside. Most of the medina dwellers weren’t incredibly Westernized like those living in the suburbs, so it really felt like we were living somewhere different that not many other study abroad students really got to experience.

How has this experience impacted your future?

Sean: Personally, studying abroad completely changed how I see the world and how I fit into it. We really do have something to learn from everyone, no matter how different our superficial cultural differences may seem. Living with a family and interacting within their day-to-day lives really sent this point home for me.

A beautiful Moroccan sunset

As for my future, I know that I can do almost anything now that I spent a few months in Morocco after never leaving the US before. A test or presentation seems like small potatoes compared to diving head first into a life I’ve never experienced.

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IES Abroad Rabat

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