Fes, Meknes and Volubilis
Three hours drive from Rabat to reach the destination. The largest medina in Morocco, the famed tanneries… Fez is one of the ancient imperial cities of Morocco., which is also the world’s largest urban car-free zone and a UNESCO world Heritage site. During the tour of Fez you will stop by the oldest university in the world: Al qaraouin which is located in the heart of the old medina.
On the way back from Fez you surely make a stop by another UNESCO World Heritage site where orientation days could take place as well: the city of Meknes, while slightly smaller than Fes, Meknes is also brimming with culture, and only 40-minute drive from the Roman city of Volubilis where you will have the chance to admire the ancient and well-preserved Roman ruins and more than 30 original mosaics throughout nearby Volubilis.
Chefchaouen and Tangier
The blue city with its picturesque buildings in various shades of blue
this charming town nestled in the Rif Mountains is famous for its all-blue decorations. Potted plants, rooftops, fountains, even entire blue buildings. Chefchaouen’s small-town feel and welcoming atmosphere makes this the prettiest Lincoln Institute’s students destination.
Explore the colorful sites of Tangier: white and blue, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean at cap Spartel passing by the strait of Gibraltar.
Tangier is on the northern tip of Morocco, only 14 km from Spain. Tangier was the favorite vacation spot of many great writers and artists, including William Burroughs, Allen Ginsburg, and Jack Kerouac. Even Winston Churchill visited some of the Tangier cafes overlooking the view across the water to Spain.
Marrakesh and Essaouira
3 hours west of Marrakesh, a laid-back coastal city with a grand citadel and harbor scene called ESSAOUIRA. This windy city is known to be the host of the famous yearly Gnaoua Music Festival. The Festival brings in musicians of different genres from all over the world to play with traditional Moroccan musicians. Therefore, before reaching Essaouira you make a stop at the rest of the beautiful areas of Marrakech. It is Believed to be one of the best and top Moroccan touristic cities. Jamaa El Fenna Square, the Marjorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Mosque, and multiple palaces provide plenty of things to do when traveling to Marrakech, which is also known as The red city for its all red painted buildings.
Casablanca
One hour drive from Rabat to the heart of the national moroccan Economy, the bustling, and the largest city in Morocco: Casablanca. The city is known for its Portuguese conquest and Spanish influences, expressed on its architecture. Also, the Jewish quarters, synagogues, and the common history makes it unique. The coastal Mosque Hassan II, which can hold 80000 people in the inside and 20000 in the outside praying, is A MUST BE SEEN during the study abroad in Morocco. Casablanca is also known for being the first city in Morocco where films are being filmed. Such as such as Casablanca (1942), Marock (2005), Ali Zaoua (2000) and so on.
Sahara Desert
What study abroad experience in Morocco would be complete without a trip to the Sahara Desert?
A journey to the Sahara Desert to meet with Berbers living in traditional settings. Make your journey on camelback and gain insight into Berber history, culture, and camp overnight at a desert oasis, also camel rides, traditional Moroccan music around a campfire.
This journey is longer than most other Lincoln Institute trips, but it is completely worth it. The memorable adventure starts here….
Granada & Córdoba, Spain
Experience the cultural and historical connections between Europe and Africa by visiting Granada’s magnificent Alhambra. Tour an ancient mosque in Córdoba that now serves as a Catholic cathedral. Traveling from Rabat to Spain through Tanger Med port has never been easier. friendliness and friendship between the students are born when they cross all together the Mediterranean Sea in the ferries seeing the Moroccan hills disappear behind them little by little in the morning fog of the sea and the smoke of the ship.
Middle Atlas Mountains & Berber Village
If you take one more step, you will be the farthest away from home you’ve ever been
Some of you would like to make a step to be as far as possible from home and experience the dance on the Bendir rhythm performed by the local bands of Ahidous. The favorite entertainment of many Berber tribes. Therefore, we invite you to spend two nights with a Barber family in the Middle Atlas Mountains. In order to experience local Berber traditions and to participate in activities, such as visiting natural springs, meeting with local associations, having lunch with nomad families, making the traditional bread, and learning about medical herbs native of the region.