Childcare & Community in Morocco School Trips
Projects Abroad
Projects Abroad has been working in Morocco for over a decade, employing many local staff and, through the efforts of these staff members and student volunteers, achieving much in community development projects, early years nurturing and education.By joining our Childcare & Community project in Morocco, the students will work in a primary school in the capital city of Rabat. The programme usually has three components:
- Education -
Your students will work with the children in small and larger groups, helping to break down local teacher-student ratios, reinforcing learning and adding imagination and energy to the day through organising sports or creative activities.
- Physical Improvements -
With the help of our volunteers, we are making good progress on renovations and securing the necessary resources to complete important physical tasks. The tasks that your students might be assigned could include landscaping, clearing, painting buildings or improving a playground. Your students will gain a sense of pride as they work together to develop a safer and more engaging environment for the children.
- Cultural Immersion -
We organise a wide range of activities that will give your students further insight into Moroccan life and culture. These activities will include cooking lessons, music and dance shows, walks around the spice markets and the walled city, and, over the weekend, a trip to magical Marrakesh. We want your students to gain a broad perspective on the country’s unique nature and way of life.
Your group will stay in a guesthouse located near the bustling medina in the heart of the city, travelling by minibus to work each day while using the guesthouse as a base for visiting the mosques and markets or simply observing life in this charismatic and fascinating city.
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Example Itineraries
Days 1 & 2
You will land at Rabat-Salé International Airport, where a Projects Abroad team member will meet you to drive you to the guesthouse in the central district of Rabat.
After settling in, you and your students will receive a thorough introduction to the project aims, expectations, safety and Moroccan culture before embarking on a guided tour around the medina. You will also visit the school setting to gain a sense of the environment.
Days 3 to 6
During the day, your group will focus on placement work. You will learn how the setting operates, meet the local staff, and gradually begin participating in activities with the children.
Over the course of the first week, your students will start to take more responsibility in planning and leading activities. Everyone will reflect on the successes and challenges of each day and plan for the following day.
You will typically spend most of your time working with the children in the morning, leaving the afternoon to focus on the improvement project. Your group will be divided into smaller teams, taking turns with various tasks and roles. Depending on the nature of the project, this may include cleaning, painting, decorating, repairing equipment, or undertaking groundwork.
Additional evening activities, such as traditional music, dance shows, quiz nights, and cooking lessons, will be arranged during this week.
Days 7-9
You will travel by bus to Marrakesh, the magical Red City, a walled mediaeval city with mosques dating back over 1000 years. Enjoy the views during the four-hour drive, which includes stops for snacks and sightseeing. After settling into your hotel, you will begin an orientation tour of the town.
The weekend will be about relaxing and soaking up the hectic yet tranquil atmosphere of Marrakesh. You will explore the squares and ancient buildings, jostle in the marketplaces and relax on floor cushions with a mint tea, watching the world go by.
After a relaxing couple of days immersing yourself in the history of the Berber Empire and the Moors, return to Rabat and spend the afternoon relaxing, shopping, and preparing for the following day's work.
Days 9 to 13
Return to your childcare work, continuing in the constructive educational setting and taking on more responsibility. Organise more ambitious activities, such as sports days or dance routines.
The renovation work is expected to be completed by day 13. To maintain high energy levels, we will typically introduce some half-day sessions in this second week, taking your group to sites that reflect the influence of Islamic and French colonial architecture and planning. Rabat is a fantastic city to wander around, and your students will find plenty to admire and enjoy.
Evening activities will continue with a variety of fun and educational themes.
Your group will attend a farewell party with the schoolchildren and staff, creating more memories.
Day 14
After packing everything up, you can head out for a last-minute souvenir hunt around the shops before our team drives you to the airport.
For a detailed itinerary, please contact us by completing the form.
You will land at Rabat-Salé International Airport, where a Projects Abroad team member will meet you to drive you to the guesthouse in the central district of Rabat.
After settling in, you and your students will receive a thorough introduction to the project aims, expectations, safety and Moroccan culture before embarking on a guided tour around the medina. You will also visit the school setting to gain a sense of the environment.
Days 3 to 6
During the day, your group will focus on placement work. You will learn how the setting operates, meet the local staff, and gradually begin participating in activities with the children.
Over the course of the first week, your students will start to take more responsibility in planning and leading activities. Everyone will reflect on the successes and challenges of each day and plan for the following day.
You will typically spend most of your time working with the children in the morning, leaving the afternoon to focus on the improvement project. Your group will be divided into smaller teams, taking turns with various tasks and roles. Depending on the nature of the project, this may include cleaning, painting, decorating, repairing equipment, or undertaking groundwork.
Additional evening activities, such as traditional music, dance shows, quiz nights, and cooking lessons, will be arranged during this week.
Days 7-9
You will travel by bus to Marrakesh, the magical Red City, a walled mediaeval city with mosques dating back over 1000 years. Enjoy the views during the four-hour drive, which includes stops for snacks and sightseeing. After settling into your hotel, you will begin an orientation tour of the town.
The weekend will be about relaxing and soaking up the hectic yet tranquil atmosphere of Marrakesh. You will explore the squares and ancient buildings, jostle in the marketplaces and relax on floor cushions with a mint tea, watching the world go by.
After a relaxing couple of days immersing yourself in the history of the Berber Empire and the Moors, return to Rabat and spend the afternoon relaxing, shopping, and preparing for the following day's work.
Days 9 to 13
Return to your childcare work, continuing in the constructive educational setting and taking on more responsibility. Organise more ambitious activities, such as sports days or dance routines.
The renovation work is expected to be completed by day 13. To maintain high energy levels, we will typically introduce some half-day sessions in this second week, taking your group to sites that reflect the influence of Islamic and French colonial architecture and planning. Rabat is a fantastic city to wander around, and your students will find plenty to admire and enjoy.
Evening activities will continue with a variety of fun and educational themes.
Your group will attend a farewell party with the schoolchildren and staff, creating more memories.
Day 14
After packing everything up, you can head out for a last-minute souvenir hunt around the shops before our team drives you to the airport.
For a detailed itinerary, please contact us by completing the form.
Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?
Cultural
This itinerary offers a rich cultural experience by immersing students in Morocco’s vibrant traditions. They’ll explore local villages, visit historical sites like the Medina of Marrakesh, and engage in community-focused projects such as supporting local schools. Activities promote cross-cultural understanding, teamwork, and cultural appreciation.
Community Projects
This Morocco trip integrates education, physical improvement, and cultural immersion. Students assist in classrooms, renovate facilities, and engage in local traditions, enhancing learning, contributing to community development, and fostering global awareness.
What size groups do we cater for?
All group sizes of 5 or more. We offer a free staff place with every 9 students.
Access for visitors with disabilities?
Disabled facilities can be offered on request.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Visitors with special educational needs can be catered for on request.
Anything else?
Projects Abroad provides an individualised service and schedule planning, which is backed up by excellent pre-departure preparation and by a dedicated and highly experienced local team in each destination.
We aim to provide a challenging and rewarding experience for every student, promoting self-belief, resilience, leadership, teamwork, reflection, and a new perspective on the world.
Get in touch today! Our partnerships team is happy to answer any queries and guide you through the process of booking the school trip of a lifetime!
We aim to provide a challenging and rewarding experience for every student, promoting self-belief, resilience, leadership, teamwork, reflection, and a new perspective on the world.
Get in touch today! Our partnerships team is happy to answer any queries and guide you through the process of booking the school trip of a lifetime!
Who are Projects Abroad?
Projects Abroad arrange challenging, meaningful, educational, and safe overseas service and internship programmes.
We have been taking students overseas since 1992 and work in over 20 developing and emerging countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Key to our work is the dedicated in-country staff whose diverse skill sets, local knowledge and love of their community allow us to develop relevant, immersive and worthwhile schedules for school trips which give your students responsibility and teach them to see the world through a different lens.
We offer programmes in community development, conservation, construction, education, sports, empowerment, human rights, and healthcare, among many others. These projects are designed to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, broadening the student experience to see the contribution of a few to a movement for global change.
All school trips are individualised. We realise that each school has its own goals and interests, and your students have their own passions. We work with the school to develop a tailored itinerary that reflects their values and allows your students to make a connection with the community in which they serve
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