Online Program
Adventures Online: The Colors & Contrasts of Morocco
Program No. 24335RJ
Experience the sights and sounds of Morocco as you join local experts for online explorations of Marrakech, Rabat and Ouazzane on a live, online learning adventure!
Program
At a Glance
Duration
3 days
Warm people, vibrant marketplaces and ancient cities are just the beginning of what you’ll discover in Morocco. Now, you can make the journey without leaving the comfort of your home during this online learning adventure, live from North Africa! With a local expert, explore the cities of Rabat, Marrakech and Ouazzane during online field trips that offer a look at their sacred places, bustling markets, gardens and more. Enjoy a musical session that introduces the melodies and chants of Moroccan music, hear from an artisan and museum curators about the coexistence of modern and ancient crafts, and learn about the role of women in Ouazzane during a group discussion. Enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow Road Scholars as you delve further into the story of Morocco and attend lectures on topics including multiculturalism, modern-day Rabat, religion and spirituality in Morocco.
Best of all, you'll...
- Explore Morocco’s capital city of Rabat during an online field trip that takes you inside the Medina, the Chellah, gardens, colonial Rabat, Mausoleum of the Alaouite kings and more.
- Discover the world-famous medina of Marrakech and explore the Saadian tombs, Badi palace, Berber Museum and Majorelles Gardens during an online field trip.
- Embark on an online field trip to the northern town of Ouazzane to learn about its renowned mausoleum and Sufi Masters, its Sephardic Jewish Tziddikim, artisan crafts, olive and fig groves and local history.
General Notes
You’ll enjoy 4 hours of daily instruction, discussion and/or field trips, which includes sufficient breaks throughout the program. This online program is through Zoom, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. We’ll provide a how-to guide to make sure you’ll have a hassle-free experience. This session is offered live only and will not be available on demand. Please review the daily itinerary for start and end times to ensure you won’t miss a minute of this live experience. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly.
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Farah Cherif D’Ouezzan
Farah Cherif D’Ouezzan is the founder and Director of the Center for Cross-Cultural Learning. She has a Master’s degree in Comparative Literature and Religion from Mohammed Vth University in Rabat and a degree in Women and Gender Issues from the University of Hanover (Germany). Her academic focus is on comparative religion and Islam from a cross-cultural perspective. Farah has developed and led Road Scholar programs for more than 20 years. She teaches about religion and culture, women and gender issues, Islam, human rights, and Sufism.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Mokhtar Bouba
Dr. Mokhtar Bouba holds a Ph.D. in leadership studies and education from Franklin Pierce University. He has more than 20 years of experience designing and facilitating study abroad and experiential learning programs in Morocco, and worked with CCCL in developing and designing Road Scholar programs. He has written and lectured about multiculturalism, Amazigh (Berber) culture, current issues, the arts, and the ethics and politics of representation of the Sahara and its people. He is also an artist, educator, and indigenous methodologist.
Abdelhay Moudden
Abdelhay Moudden received his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Michigan. He has taught political science and international relations at Mohamed V University in Rabat since 1978. A founder of the Center for Cross Cultural Learning, he acts as academic director. He has served on official Moroccan bodies and has lectured on political and cultural issues related to Morocco and the Arab world to audiences in many countries. His recent publications address the Arab Spring, the painful past and reconciliation, and political emotions.
Farah Cherif D’Ouezzan
Farah Cherif D’Ouezzan is the founder and Director of the Center for Cross-Cultural Learning. She has a Master’s degree in Comparative Literature and Religion from Mohammed Vth University in Rabat and a degree in Women and Gender Issues from the University of Hanover (Germany). Her academic focus is on comparative religion and Islam from a cross-cultural perspective. Farah has developed and led Road Scholar programs for more than 20 years. She teaches about religion and culture, women and gender issues, Islam, human rights, and Sufism.
Driss Maghraoui
Dr. Driss Maghraoui is Associate Professor of History and International Relations at Al Akhawayn University and was a visiting professor at Yale and the University of California. He teaches courses on North African immigration, modern imperialism and its culture, Arab world history, and 20th century Europe. His publications include “Secularism in Morocco: A Stagnant Word in Motion” and “Northern Africa: Historical Links with Sub-Saharan Africa.” He has taught classes at the Center for Cross Cultural Learning including Road Scholar programs.
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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan
Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
Want to Protect Your Investment?
Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel
We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.
- Peace of Mind
We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
- Assurance Plan
Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
- Want to Protect Your Investment?
Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
- Sustainable Travel
We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.