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  • Locations: Rabat, Morocco
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2027 02/15/2027 02/15/2027 05/18/2027 06/27/2027
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

Summer Intern + Study Abroad

Rabat, Morocco

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad program in Rabat lasts 6 weeks and features three key components: A part-time internship with an international organization (15-20 hours per week), an internship seminar, and a 3-credit academic course taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Moroccan culture. Live, learn, and work in Rabat!

Unique Experiences

Participate in advocacy

with local political parties on the rights of indigenous Amazigh women

Use your coding skills

to assist with digital consulting and software development

Support immigrants and refugees

by teaching English classes for a Moroccan non-profit

Learn More About Rabat

Your Destination

Rabat is Morocco's vibrant and culturally rich capital, celebrated for its unique blend of Arab, Amazigh, and French influences. From the historic Kasbah of the Udayas and the striking Hassan Tower to lively souks, lush gardens, and a thriving café culture, Rabat offers an immersive and dynamic setting. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Rabat is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.  

Your Destination
Housing

Housing

CIEE Rabat offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in?your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, your?accommodation preferences will be met. Additionally, all housing options?are?located in?neighborhoods with convenient access to public?transportation,?shops,?cafés, and eateries.???

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
  • Elective Courses: Choose from online courses delivered by CIEE's global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in Spanish business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.
  • Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Rabat.

Activities

CIEE's excursions and cultural activities in Rabat will open doors for you to explore Morocco's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

  • Explore thousands of years of history with a guided tour of Rabat's UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Old Medina and Kasbah, the ancient ruins of Chellah, and the Andalusian Gardens
  • Meet local changemakers that are running NGOs and building a more equitable future by supporting women, indigenous Amazigh people, and children
  • Wander through the streets of Chefchaouen, the "Blue Pearl of Morocco," and watch the sun set over the city from the Spanish Mosque

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Rabat:?Study in the diverse and modern neighborhood of Agdal in central Rabat, only a few miles from the city's historic Hassan Tower and lovely Chellah gardens. CIEE Rabat is housed in a charming villa, featuring three main classrooms, a Moroccan-style social area, and a peaceful outdoor space.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 6-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

Internships

Education, tourism, and economic development drive Rabat's diverse work scene. The local culture fosters strong relationships and collaboration, blending traditional values with modern practices. This dynamic environment encourages teamwork and innovation, making it an engaging place for various sectors.

Industry options include:

  • Architecture and Construction
  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
  • Business Management and Administration
  • Education and Training
  • Human Services
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Learn More About Scholarships

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext Travel Protection included

Questions?

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