Morocco's
rich history and culture are part of the reason millions of
tourists visit the country every year. It is convenient to
travel to and from Spain and western Europe, and has an
incredible variety of attractions to discover. Notable
attractions include historic medinas (of Fez and Marrakesh,
for example), Roman ruins, the snow peaked Atlas Mountains,
and the rugged Atlantic coastline with the Mediterranean Sea
to the north. There are seaside cities like Asilah and
Agadir and Berber villages in the south and interior. You
can take a desert trek in the Sahara one day and the next
you can windsurf or kitesurf in Essouira.
The primary languages are Moroccan Arabic and French, as
well as Berber languages spoken in the rural areas. A visit
to Morocco is an excellent opportunity to study a strategic
language such as Arabic or French to open future doors.
Rabat, one of Morocco's 4 imperial cities, is easily
accessed by a great system of buses, taxis and a new tram
way system. The city boasts a number of must-see locations
including the Hassan Tower, a UNESCO world heritage site and
the Mausoleum of King Mohammed V. Rabat is also famous for
the ancient ruins of the "Chellah" and the cliff top Kasbah
of the Oudayas which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. In
addition, Rabat enjoys a close proximity to beaches, parks,
the Mamora Forest, and traditional souks as well as shopping
malls.
The American Language Center (ALC) Rabat, a member of the
American Cultural Association of Morocco, has been providing
high quality language instruction in Morocco's capital city
for over half a century. Founded shortly after Morocco
gained independence in the late 1950's, the ALC Rabat
operates independent of any government affiliation/subsidy,
and is a Moroccan-based, non-profit organization. The ALC-Rabat
has been the choice for learners of English more than any
other language school in the area, serving several thousand
language learners per year at our headquarters and annex.
Our facilities include a library, a bookstore, a multimedia
lab, and our new Common Area for special activities.
Located in the heart of Morocco near the foothills of the
High Atlas Mountains, Marrakesh is one of the largest and
most important cities in the country. The capital of the
kingdom during several periods, Marrakesh has a rich history
and has played a vital role in the economic development of
the country. Boasting the largest traditional market (souk)
in Morocco, Marrakesh is one of the most popular tourist
destinations in North Africa. The city is divided into the
historical city, or medina, and the new city, Gueliz. The
large central square, Djemaa el Fna, is heart of the city
and takes on a carnival-like atmosphere in the evenings,
with smoke from the food stalls filling the square full of
snake charmers, fortune tellers, performers and crowds of
locals, expats and tourists.
The American Language Center (ALC) Marrakesh has been
providing quality English-language instruction for more than
four decades as a Moroccan-based, non-profit organization
and a member of the American Cultural Association of
Morocco. With thousands of students passing through our
doors each year, the ALC is a landmark in Marrakesh. Our
facilities include more than thirty classrooms in three
buildings, a library, computer lab, teachers’ resource
room/computer lab, and a bookstore.
Arequipa (Peru) | Budapest (Hungary) | Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Guzmán (Mexico)
Crete (Greece) | Florence (Italy) | Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | Istanbul (Turkey)
New York (USA) | Panama (Panama) | Pattaya (Thailand) | Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
Porto (Portugal) | Rabat (Morocco) | Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | Saint Petersburg (Russia)
Santiago (Chile) | Sardinia (Italy)