Guide Me Morocco · Education

Educational Tourism

Structured itineraries for school and university groups — combining field study, cultural immersion, and Morocco's extraordinary living heritage.

All Educational Programmes Include

Pre-departure curriculum materials and reading lists

Licensed Ministry of Tourism educational guide (bilingual)

Museum and heritage site entry fees

Artisan workshop sessions and hands-on activities

Accommodation in pedagogically appropriate venues (riads/camps)

Group transport between all destinations

Ministry-certified safety briefing and emergency contact sheet

Post-trip assessment resources and certificates of participation

Programme Catalogue

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Moroccan Heritage & History

7 days All ages

A deep dive into Morocco's 3,000-year history: Phoenician trading posts, Roman Volubilis, Islamic golden age medinas, and the Alaouite dynasty.

Destinations

Rabat Volubilis (Roman ruins) Meknès Fès Medina Chefchaouen Tétouan

Learning Outcomes

· Understand Morocco's role in trans-Saharan trade networks
· Trace the evolution of Islamic art and architecture through 12 centuries
· Explore Amazigh (Berber) pre-Islamic cultural heritage
· Analyse colonial history and the independence movement

Suitable for

Secondary school (ages 14–18)University humanitiesAdult learning groups

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Desert Ecology & Climate

5 days Secondary & university

A field-based ecology programme exploring Morocco's biodiversity — from the High Atlas to the Sahara. Ideal for geography, biology, and environmental science students.

Destinations

Ouarzazate Draa Valley palmeraie Merzouga dunes Todra Gorge Toubkal foothills

Learning Outcomes

· Study desert formation, dune dynamics, and desertification drivers
· Identify endemic plant and animal species in arid ecosystems
· Understand traditional water management (khettara irrigation)
· Document climate change impact on Moroccan oases

Suitable for

Geography / Biology classesUniversity field coursesEco-study groups

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Crafts, Arts & Living Culture

5 days All ages

Hands-on immersion in Morocco's living craft traditions: zellige tilework, leather tanning, carpet weaving, and calligraphy — with artisan workshops.

Destinations

Fès (tanneries, medina workshops) Safi (pottery capital) Marrakech (carpet co-ops) Essaouira (thuya woodwork)

Learning Outcomes

· Trace the history and symbolism of Moroccan geometric patterns
· Participate in hands-on craft sessions with master artisans
· Understand craft economies and the threat of mass-produced imitations
· Explore the role of women's cooperatives in craft preservation

Suitable for

Art & design studentsCultural studies groupsPrimary school (adapted)

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Arabic Language & Islamic Civilisation

10 days University

An intensive language and civilisation programme combining formal Arabic classes with immersive visits to medersas, libraries, and Sufi lodges.

Destinations

Fès (Qarawiyyin University — world's oldest) Meknès Rabat Casablanca

Learning Outcomes

· Develop spoken Darija and Modern Standard Arabic in context
· Study the Qarawiyyin's 1,200-year history as an intellectual centre
· Engage with Islamic philosophy, science, and literature
· Meet professors and students at Moroccan universities

Suitable for

University Arabic / Islamic studiesPostgraduate researchersLanguage immersion groups

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Custom School Group Bookings

Need a bespoke itinerary for your class or department? Our educational travel team works with teachers and professors to design curriculum-aligned programmes. Groups from 10 to 200 students.