Travel to Morocco to backpack, study, intern, volunteer, work,

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Backpacking or travelling in Morocco?

  • Morocco is a land of a thousand and one experiences, where one moment you’re wandering through chaotic souks and the next you’re finding serene silence in the vast Sahara. Backpacking in Morocco is a feast for the senses: you’ll taste spicy tagines, smell fresh mint in teahouses, and feel the sun on your skin as you stroll through ancient medinas. From the beaches of Essaouira to the bustling streets of Marrakech, there’s always an adventure to be had. And, good news for budget travellers: Morocco is a relatively cheap destination, with plenty of hostel options, cheap eateries, and public transport.
  • Spotting activities: Trek the Atlas Mountains; explore the souks of Marrakech; camp in the Sahara; brush up on your surfing skills in Taghazout; visit the fairytale blue city of Chefchaouen; discover the Roman ruins of Volubilis; drive or hike the Todra Gorge; chill in Essaouira; visit a real hammam and get a scrub (intense!); walk through the Dades valley; eat the most delicious meals and chat with locals.
  • Spot animals: dromedaries, Barbary macaques, fennec fox, desert monitor, eagles, turtles, eagle owls, gazelles, flamingos.
  • Spot food: tajine (the iconic Moroccan stew), couscous, harira soup (spicy soup), briouats (dough parcels), msemen (pancake), pastilla (sweet-savory pie), maakouda (fried potato cakes), zaalouk (eggplant salad), chebakia (honey cookies) and strong sweet tea!

Study in Morocco?

  • Studying in Morocco means that you are in a country that bridges the Arab world, Africa, and Europe. The quality of higher education varies, but Morocco has renowned universities such as the Université Mohammed V in Rabat and the Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, an English-language institution. Popular studies include Islamic studies, engineering, international law and Arabic literature.
  • Study cities: Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Fès (oldest university in the world), Ifrane.
  • Language: Arabic or French, but there are also programs in English.

Internships in Morocco?

  • There are various internship opportunities in Morocco, for example in the field of human rights, healthcare, education and microfinance.
  • Competencies: French and Arabic language skills, intercultural communication, flexibility, insight into social structure, networking with local communities, working under time pressure.

Volunteering in Morocco?

  • Contribute by helping in the field of women's emancipation, education, stray animal shelters, childcare, NGO support, human rights, healthcare or work for a while in a hostel or surf resort for free accommodation.

Working in Morocco?

  • For seasonal work, you can work as a surf instructor, for example. There are also jobs as an English and French teacher. If you are looking for something else, you probably have the best chance in Casablanca, where many offices of international companies are located.

Working as a digital nomad in Morocco?

  • Close to Europe and a lot cheaper, that makes Morocco a good destination for digital nomads. There is a lot to do, you can immerse yourself in the local culture, the temperature is quite pleasant, you can eat well and the necessary facilities are available if you look carefully. It is not a popular destination, so if you are looking for a large digital nomad community, you should visit another country.
  • Favorite cities: Casablanca, Essaouira, Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaouen.

Living in Morocco?

  • You can enjoy a wonderful climate in Morocco and Morocco is quite cheap, which makes it attractive to many retirees from the West. There is a lot to do, a lot of culture and it is a relatively safe country, the people are also often friendly and welcoming.
  • You can combine modern facilities in cities like Casablanca with ancient cultures in the remote areas. And you are also close to Europe.
  • Be aware of the language barrier. French is widely spoken in cities, but in the remote areas people mainly speak Arabic and Berber. Also, the health care is not of the highest quality and the country is quite bureaucratic. Make sure you have your own good health insurance.

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Travel in Morocco

  • Morocco exudes an Arabic atmosphere. In addition to the beaches in the south (also good in winter), the Sahara and the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech (pearl of the south, with a fantastic souk) and the other Imperial Cities, such as Fez, are the highlights. In many places along the coast you can go golfing and windsurfing. Morocco has a lot to offer with high snow-capped mountains, sultry beaches and arid deserts!
  • One of the absolute highlights of Morocco is the Sahara. You can make beautiful trips on foot or by camel. Ride a camel over the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi and sleep in a Berber tent.
  • The Atlas Mountains are very popular with mountain trekking enthusiasts and in Infrane, for example, you can also ski in winter.
  • Surfing is possible in many places along the coast, the top spots are north of Safi, where top surfers from all over the world come.
  • A trip to Morocco is not complete without a visit to the souk in Marrakech. Marrakech is the country's major tourist attraction and very different from the modern port cities.
  • Casablanca and Agadir are very suitable for a cheap beach holiday. You will find a completely different atmosphere there than in the rest of Morocco, so don't think you have seen Morocco if you have only been here. Most (luxury) resorts are located here.
  • The old medina of Fez (8th century) is forbidden for cars, so you really find yourself in a medieval Arab city. The many alleys, the smell and the craftsmen give the old city a very exotic character.
  • The small village of Chefchaouen in the Rif mountains is almost completely light blue. A lot of craft work is done in the narrow streets, and many people come here to buy souvenirs.
  • Rabat: The 1,000 year old capital of Morocco. However, the city centre is small and the city is in the shadow of Marrakech and Fez. But Rabat is definitely worth a visit, if only because you cannot avoid it due to its central location. Ouzoud Falls: This town is home to the most famous waterfalls in Morocco. The 110-metre-high waterfalls are especially beautiful in spring, when meltwater still flows from the mountains.
  • Essouira is a nice harbour town that was discovered by hippies and surfers in the sixties. Nowadays, there is little of that atmosphere left, but it is still a nice place to enjoy a few days at the beach. There is a lot of wind and is therefore very suitable for windsurfing. 1 km south of Essouira is the hippie village of Diabat, which is legendary because of a visit by Jimi Hendrix in the sixties.
  • Red City: Marrakech is also called that because the city walls and houses are made of red clay. It has the oldest medina (city centre) in Morocco, is incredibly versatile because of its art, culture, nightlife and the many places where you can relax and shop.
  • The amounts of beggars and pushy street vendors. It is best to walk on in a friendly but determined manner and not to react too much to them. There is little point in getting annoyed, this is just part of a country like Morocco.
  • Pickpockets are a plague, especially in the big cities.

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