I’m sitting on the train now heading from Casablanca back home to Rabat, reminiscing with Badr about all that we’ve done the past month. We just saw students off at the airport, and are sure that they’re similarly discussing memories as well......Read More
Dear Families & Friends, It is hard to believe that almost four weeks have passed since your student embarked on this incredible adventure! It won’t be long until students will be boarding their planes back home. We are sure you are anxiously......Read More
Hi everyone, The team are currently on their way to their transference site in Sidi Kauki today after a successful X Phase. The course is almost over, and the group will spend the next couple of days relaxing and reflecting on their month long......Read More
I am currently sitting on a ‘transport’ (small bus) in between the small city of Sitti Fadma and Marrakesh. It’s now X-phase – the trek is over and the students have the opportunity to plan a couple of days of activities, organize......Read More
Parents, friends, and other yak readers. This morning we left our second homestay in Ait Bougamez, said our farewell’s to good friends and new (host)families, and headed southwest along the High Atlas range. We’ve currently landed south......Read More
As we closed in on our final days in Bougamez, myself and a few other group members made sure to cease the peaceful and rejuvenating opportunities of the vast apple orchard located at the bottom of the village in Bougamez. No matter the weather,......Read More
It is the third morning of our rural homestay in Bougamez. I wake up on my sleeping area on the floor, comprised of a padded sheet over a folded blanket on top of a traditional rug. This arrangement was surprisingly soft and comfortable. I have an......Read More
We’ve finally left the big cities behind and are spending the next few days in Ait Bougamez, or the happy valley as it is often called. The valley sits in the middle of the high Atlas Mountains, and is mainly populated by farmers. People grow......Read More
We just finished our time in Azrou, the site of our first homestay. A beautiful city of the Middle Atlas mountains, Azrou gave us an invaluable glimpse into the Moroccan home. We arrived on the 6th around 12:30 pm, so our first experience with our......Read More
During orientation in Moulay Idriss, our group talked about what it meant to be a tourist versus a traveler. A tourist, to us, is someone who stays in western hotels, doesn’t try to speak the native language, wears disrespectful clothing, and......Read More
Hi everyone! It’s hard to believe but we are almost at our half way point for our 4-week summer programs. Our Morocco team are doing well. I just wanted to share some photos that I was sent from the Instructors over the last couple of days.......Read More
Over the last few days students have been fully immersed in Moroccan life, spending time with their Homestay families in the small mountain of Azrou. Azrou literally means “the rock”, and a big rock marks the center of town where families and......Read More
Hi everyone, The team are doing very well indeed. They wrapped up their orientation and have been exploring Fes (see photos). They are heading to Azrou tomorrow to start their first three day homestay. There they will be busy meeting with local......Read More
All together in the Casablanca airport heading to our first stop for orientation. Sending hugs back home!...Read More
