Extracurricular activities are offered to enhance the student’s
exposure to language and culture. Among the offerings are Arabic
calligraphy, lectures on Islam, Moroccan film viewing, and presentations
about Tetouani painting. You will also be able to meet with
Moroccan students for conversation or even for organized activities
such as soccer, basketball, or music. And don’t miss the
exceptional opportunity to enjoy a traditional Tetouani-Andalusian
dinner followed by a musical concert in a private home!
The school also offers a variety of excursions so you can get
to know Tetouan and the surrounding area. Some of the trips
available are described below.
Medina of
Tetouan
Experience the city’s historic district as
you walk along the meandering white walls and visit
its centers of bustling activity. The downtown streets
are divided into trade guilds of artisans selling
their wares and women offering a variety of produce
from the local countryside.
Archeological
Museum
Built in 1943, this museum features antiquities
from northern Morocco including a Roman mosaic,
prehistoric tools, coins, bronze work, and pottery.
The museum is also home to a library dedicated to
the preservation of North African literature.
School
of Traditional Arts and Crafts
Appreciate the traditional customs of Morocco in
this unique cultural establishment. A tour through
the school allows you to see the teachings of such
handicrafts as weaving, leatherwork, mosaics, tile-making,
engraving, sculpture and painting.
Ethnographic
Museum
The former fortress of a sultan, this amazing structure
brings to life the customs and traditions of Morocco.
The marriage ceremony is a highlight, and you can
also see exhibits displaying carpets, wood carvings
and brass works.
Camel
Treks
Witness the awe-inspiring splendor of the desert
on this traditional must-do excursion in Morocco.
Chefchaouen
Take a trip to the “Blue City.” Just
40 miles (60km) from Tetouan, Chefchaouen is a traditional
village famous for its blue walls and old-world
atmosphere. The city is a living museum, and provides
a glimpse into life in Moorish Spain more than 500
years ago.
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