Morocco

Placement Information

• Partner Organization: Moroccan-American Commission for Educational & Cultural Exchange (MACECE)
• Eligible Program Timeframe: January – May 2028 or September – December 2028
• Language requirement: Some knowledge of Arabic, French, Spanish, Moroccan Darija, or Tamazight is desirable but not required. In-country language study is recommended.
• Monthly Allowance: Between $4,300 - $4,600
• Eligible Thematic Areas:
  • Super Intelligence (SI) and Technology Innovation in Education
  • Innovative STEM Education
• Host Institution: MACECE works with various institutions across Morocco and will identify appropriate host institutions to accommodate participants and provide relevant opportunities for professional engagement and collaboration within their proposed topic.

• Dependent Information: Participants with school-aged dependents are encouraged to enroll in private institutions or international/American schools where registration can be more easily facilitated. Monthly fees vary widely depending on the institution and the level of education. 
  French schools are approximately $500 - $700 per month. Moroccan private schools are approximately $150 - $300 per month (note that the primary language of instruction would be Arabic and French, and English as second language.). International/American school tuition runs much higher with costs ranging from $14,000 - $30,000 per year. Rabat American School and the George Washington Academy in Casablanca are two examples. Other school options to consider:

  • Colegio Español de Rabat
  • Khalil Gibran in Rabat
  • Dar Essalam American School in Rabat  
  • Casablanca American School
  • American School of Ben Guerir
  • American School of Marrakech
  • American School of Tangier

  Please note that tuition support for dependents is subject to availability and requests for funding are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are strongly encouraged to research schooling options for their dependents during the application phase. 

Country Overview

Information about Moroccan history, its political system, culture and tourism, and economy can be found at the links below:

• A Brief History of the Kingdom of Morocco
• Political System of Morocco
• Official Moroccan Government
• Moroccan Economy 

Educational System Overview

• Understanding Morocco's Educational System
• Education in Morocco-statistics & facts
• Grading System in Morocco 
• Morocco Higher Education