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An Academia Arabesca course is an excellent way to gain a better understanding of a modern and increasingly diverse Moroccan society.

Our courses are process-oriented, with specific focus on close contact with Moroccans and active participation the Moroccan way of life, far deeper than just the surface. Every stage of your experience during the course will be an important part of learning - from meals, educational outings, visits to the souk (bazaar) or trips to the bathhouse.

Choose from our current course components, or let us tailor make a course for your group of six to twelve participants.

Current course components:

Among Arabs, Berbers, Jews, Bluemen and Nazarenes: Peoples of today's Morocco in the light of history Mosques, palaces and clay houses: Overview of Islamic archetecture Female power - in a veil or jeans: The position of women in theory and practice Literature, press, and TV Reading habits and the role of television From whirling dervishes to belly dancers: Dance and music in the Arab world. From cradle to grave: Rites of passage in the human life cycle Religious and profane teachings: Koranic schools and modern education. Cryptic lines: Decyphering the Arabic language The Moroccan social network: Medicine, health care, unemployment, etc. Prayer-callers, Marabous and Ramadan: Religion in Moroccan daily life

A Swedish group gets a hands-on experience learning about Moroccan textiles.

 

Included in your course fees are:

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- Transfers to and from your arrival point in Marrakech
- Transportation during the course (by taxi, bus, or horse-drawn carriage)
- Instruction, including printed materials and study trips
- Bus tour of Marrakech, including entrance fees to museums and tips for local guides.
- Neighborhood party, including musicians, dancers, and local guests.
- Visit to the local hammam (public bathhouse.)
- Some meals will be included, for example when eating with a local family
- Tea breaks during class sessions and while out on excursions

All members have access to Academia Arabesca's reference library.