French Trip to Morocco Morocco
5 Days from £860pp
based on 36 students + 4 teachers, departing Nov 2027, excluding the peak school holiday dates. All compulsory charges that we have been able to calculate are included in the price. We'll highlight any expected local charges in your tailored quote.
The above price is an accurate quote for the detailed itinerary and the 'What's Included' section. This trip combines language learning with relevant, cultural and fun activities, providing great value for your budget. As teachers, we know your time is valuable, so we focus on providing transparent and honest quotes from the outset.
Arguably, the cultural capitals of Morocco, the imperial cities of Fes, Meknès and Rabat, offer an immersive journey into the country's artistic past.
Your students will absorb centuries of tradition in UNESCO-Listed medinas, towering gates and maze-like alleys while being surrounded by the French language.
Our team of travel specialists and former MFL teachers know the importance of real-world learning. That’s why this itinerary focuses on unique activities that encourage engagement with locals and learning through fun, resulting in a deeper appreciation of the Francophone world beyond Europe and stronger exam performance.
You’ll create your itinerary with us to suit your needs, but here is an example of what your trip could look like:
What's included
- Return flights from London to Morocco
- Access to language school facilities and staff during workshops
- Local Tour Leader providing outstanding knowledge of the region’s culture
- Staff rooming based on the same gender teachers sharing multi-bedded rooms
- All excursions, activities and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- 4 nights accommodation, full board basis
- All transportation in Morocco, including airport transfers, in a modern vehicle
- Bottled water provided during meals and drives
- Tips for ground staff and Tour Leaders
- Peace of mind with our unique Travel Disruption Support
- Loyalty Scheme with a range of benefits and discounts
Day
1
Arrive in Morocco
Arrive in Morocco, where your Tour Leader will meet you at Fes Sais Airport.
Start with an orientation tour of Fes, including a panoramic view from Borj North overlooking the sprawling Fes Medina.
After dinner, dive into the ancient sounds of Morocco with a Hassanie music lesson in French, where students will learn about its Sub-Saharan African and Arabic roots.
Curriculum links:
- GCSE: Role-play language; Identity and culture
- A Level: Francophone cultural diversity; Artistic and cultural heritage
Day
2
Language Workshop, Fes walking tour & Volublis
Start with a workshop at a language school and learn about the changes to the language in the city, key vocabulary linked to todays activities and a few Arabic terms, too.
Discover the UNESCO-Listed Medina of Fes, one of the oldest and largest medinas in the world. Stroll through its lively streets and marvel at the intricate architecture.
Continue to the Bou Inania Madrasa, Chouara Tannery, and Al Quaraouiyine (the world’s oldest operating university) and the famous souks.
Travel to Volublis for a guided tour of this Roman city to see remains of temples, well-preserved mosaics, and learn about how the Romans brought advanced building techniques to Morocco.
Next, visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss I, one of Morocco’s most important pilgrimage sites offering panoramic views of the surrounding olive groves and mountains.
Travel to Meknès.
Curriculum links:
- GCSE: Role-play practice; Cultural heritage
- A Level: Colonial history and language change; Aspects of French-speaking society; Gastronomy as cultural heritage
Day
3
Language Workshop, Tagine Cooking Class & Meknès Walking Tour
Start with a workshop at a language school to learn terms that will be helpful for today’s cooking class.
Visit the Dar El Jamai Music Museum before heading to a French cooking class to learn about traditional Moroccan cuisine. Local chefs will teach students in French to make the perfect tagine and authentic Moroccan mint tea.
Take a medina walking tour to see the Grand Mosque, Bab el Mansour, and Meknès Medina at Place el-Hedim, where you’ll learn more about the city’s story in French.
Curriculum links:
- GCSE: Food and drink; Imperatives; Transactional vocabulary
- A Level: Positive features of a diverse society; Interpreting authentic spoken French
Day
4
Language workshop & Rabat Walking Tour
Travel to the last of the imperial cities on this tour, which is also Morocco’s modern-day capital, Rabat.
Start with a French Language Workshop before heading into the city for a French guided walking tour of the Kasbah, Oudayas, Chellah Necropolis, and see the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
Curriculum links:
- GCSE: Describing towns and monuments; Tourism vocabulary
- A Level: Political life in Francophone countries; Heritage and identity; Regional varieties of French
Day
5
Home
Spend your last morning exploring Rabat before your flight home. Students can pick up last–minute souvenirs using their newly gained French knowledge to haggle and speak with the local sellers.
Curriculum links:
- GCSE: Real-life transactional practice; Consolidating role-play scenarios
- A Level: Developing fluency; Persuasive strategies and confidence in authentic contexts
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