Moroccan Colloquial Arabic (MCA)

Ahlan World Morocco

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Colloquial Arabic (MCA - Dialect)

The MCA group course is divided in 3 levels and the number of students in each class will be limited to 8. This course is taught by professional instructors.
It is available to all students registered for any of the MSA courses (not the intensive).
In case there is only one person in a level, instead of pushing him/her into a lower or higher level, we prefer to organize private tuition of half hours of the package.

Minimum course length: 2 weeks.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-52 weeks
Start dates
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Afternoon session
01:15 PM - 03:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Rabat.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 23 years old
(25 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

90% recommend

based on 10 reviews
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"Nice teachers, nice staff everything very family would do it again directly! I can only recommend it"

Leila Choumani, student from Germany

Everything is great, the address on the page is unfortunately not up to date. All in all, a very good school with competent staff and teachers absolutely to be recommended!

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
17 Feb 2020 - 13 Mar 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Serious institution and very attentive to candidate request"

Wilfrid Hounton, student from UK

I've asked for an unusual split of my training and it was accommodated very well with two teachers who did an absolutely fantastic job in getting me where I was expecting to get to (in fact the outcome went beyond my expectations). Very grateful to Amina and Walid without forgetting Ayoub for organising

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
25 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"My week of classes went very well; the teacher was very nice and I learned more than I expected."

Myriam Buyst, student from Afghanistan

Everything went well, the teacher was very friendly. The school atmosphere was very nice. The school is relatively small and is now located in the centre of Rabat but has been very difficult to find.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
28 Oct 2019 - 1 Nov 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Amazing!"

Mohammed AMJAD, student from UK

The overall experience was amazing, great teachers and great classes. I have learnt more then i expected to learn.

Location was great, currently there are not that many facilities at the school with the current location. However i believe this will be changing. They provide trips to different cities which look absolutely amazing.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
10 Jun 2019 - 21 Jun 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Everything we had hoped for."

Patricia Myers-Hayer, student from USA

My sister and I attended Ahlan Morocco for a month and took darijah (Moroccan colloquial Arabic) classes. The teacher was outstanding,- knowledgeable, interesting and flexible. Ahlan Morocco was very accommodating if we had questions or any problems with the living arrangements. They immediately addressed whatever concerns we had. The housing was a bit of a hike for us but we managed by walking one way and taking a taxi back home at the end of the classes.

Nevertheless, we liked the location of the housing although taxi drivers weren't able to find it. We just used well-known landmarks nearby to get us close. We liked the classroom facilities until they had to move temporarily. The temporary location wasn't as nice but it was temporary.

We felt we more than got our money's worth and also used the experience to travel to other locations in Morocco for the weekends. Everybody was friendly and helpful. Overall it was a wonderful experience!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
14 Jan 2019 - 8 Feb 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Not that organized."

Courtney Johnson, student from USA

I loved my teacher but the teaching wasn't always the most helpful. I found myself becoming more and confused every day. The structure of Ahlan's program was so not helpful for beginners and I think it's probably better catered to mote advanced students. I liked the school itself--the location was safe and near a lot of restaurants and the building provided a lot of areas for study. The faculty there were always helpful with my many cultural questions. My host family was also wonderful, but admittedly I hated living in the medina at first because I did not feel safe walking home from school every day. I was not at all prepared for the heckling of the men in the medina. It was an interesting experience, but I think the greatest con was that I felt like I didn't actually learn anything in the classroom. It wasn't until my last day when I felt my teacher finally knew my level, but at that point it didn't matter.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
15 Oct 2018 - 26 Oct 2018
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"Good experience, very enlightening"

Margaux Astruc, student from France

I really enjoy my time at Ahlan Morocco, the teachers and administrators were great even though I didn't complete 6 hours class a day in group, I did 3 hours alone a day instead for the same price. The accommodation was okay so as the location, close to many facilities. Overall, a great experience

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
28 May 2018 - 8 Jun 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Awesome"

Karima Madih, student from Italy

My experience in Morocco was amazing. I had the chance to know the culture and the people more deeply, and meet people from different countries in the school and the apartment I was in. During my classes I had the chance to study with a smart and helpful young teacher, who helped my to improve my Arabic and reach the third level in my last test in just one month. The only thing I did not like was the apartment, which was very noisy and many stuff were broken or not working.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
3 Oct 2016 - 28 Oct 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"A very warm school which teaches indeed more than just language."

Jesse Pinas, student from Netherlands

This was the first time I attempted something like this and after some comparison, I picked the school with the most appealing philosophy and which also seemed to have quite some good reviews. When I arrived it turned out I would be the only one in my current level, which was a bit of a disappointment because I thought it would make for less of an experience..
I was wrong with my worries. The school really lives up to their statement/philosophy on their site. The staff were really nice, friendly, funny, professional and flexible. Furthermore, they are outgoing and sociable and they also incorporate the students in this which makes you feel at home quickly.
The school itself is okay but in winter I would recommend bringing warm clothes, cause it has some similarities to a fridge haha. Furthermore it is fine, especially the garden, suitable for some nice tanning while studying.
As far as activities go, there where some which were nice but once there will be more students, there will be also more activities because for now the trips where just in Rabat.
I can heartily recommend it to anybody who wants to learn languages and also wants to learn a thing or two about cultures while having a blast! Especially Aziz, the manager is an excellent storyteller who gives a lot of fun insights.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
15 Feb 2016 - 11 Mar 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was amazing in Morocco."

Kristina Rabekova, student from Slovakia

My trip to Morocco was really amazing. My teacher was very kind. As for the accommodation, I paid for a shared flat, but I lived with a Moroccan family in their house in Riyadh. Even so, I was happy because they were kind and helpful. Our coordinator, Valentina, wasn’t so helpful. She didn’t tell me that I had to move to the other house become one family had come to Riyadh, but the owner let us in the house. Even so, I would like go back next summer or try a different country.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
7 Sep 2015 - 25 Sep 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Ahlan World Morocco offers the following housing types:
homestay

Family - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner (only female students)

£ 129
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Rabat
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and other
Distance to school: 30 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 129
Family:

Carefully selected Moroccan families are able to host students in their homes for a month or less, breakfast and dinner included. 
You will have your own room and can use the kitchen to make yourself the food you want.

Occasionally, the Jordanian families who are known of their generosity, may invite you to join them for a lunch or dinner at home, of course for free!
If you are hosted by a Jordanian family you should respect time when you come back, not later than 11.30 is much appreciated.
apartment

Shared Apartment - Double Room - No meals - Winter (October - April)

£ 58
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Rabat
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 58
APARTMENTS

It is the most convenient and economic housing solution is apartment rental.
In general, apartments consist of two or three single or double rooms, bathroom, kitchen and a furnished living room. Students are placed in these apartments based on availability.
The apartments are usually allocated on a male/female basis but in some cases it may be possible for males and females to share the same unit.

All utilities are included in the prices quoted.
There is no AC. Towels and sheets are not provided.
Information on more luxurious accommodations is available upon request.

Shared Apartment - Double Room - No meals - Summer (1st May - 30th September)

£ 106
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Rabat
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 106
APARTMENTS

It is the most convenient and economic housing solution is apartment rental.
In general, apartments consist of two or three single or double rooms, bathroom, kitchen and a furnished living room. Students are placed in these apartments based on availability.
The apartments are usually allocated on a male/female basis but in some cases it may be possible for males and females to share the same unit.

All utilities are included in the prices quoted.
There is no AC. Towels and sheets are not provided.
Information on more luxurious accommodations is available upon request.

Shared apartment - Single-person room - No meals - Winter (October - April)

£ 106
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Rabat
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen and laundry
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 106
In Rabat the most convenient and economic housing solution is apartment rental.
In general, apartments consist of two or three single or double bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and a furnished living room. Students are placed in these apartments based on availability.
All utilities are included in the prices quoted.

There is no AC but usually there are fans, when need it.Towels and sheets are not provided.
Information on more luxurious accommodations is available upon request.

Shared apartment - Single-person room - No meals - Summer (1st May - 30th September)

£ 124
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Rabat
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 124
In Rabat the most convenient and economic housing solution is apartment rental.
In general, apartments consist of two or three single or double bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and a furnished living room. Students are placed in these apartments based on availability.
All utilities are included in the prices quoted.

There is no AC but usually there are fans, when need it. Towels and sheets are not provided.
Information on more luxurious accommodations is available upon request.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 5 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Rabat based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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