If you want to study another language in a special environment or want to send your child to learn a second language in a unique place, in premium conditions, Chic Morocco organizes language trips to Morocco. In this post we tell you which is the most suitable city for this and what languages you can study in such an experience.
What languages to study in Morocco: Arabic and French
Morocco is a very suitable country to study its main language, Arabic, a language on the rise in the world. This language is the majority language of the population and shares official status with the Berber languages (of which Tamazight is perhaps the most important), as both are recognized as such in the Constitution. However, it is Arabic that is used globally in administration, schools, the media and all other areas of public life. According to some estimates, 98% of the population speaks it, while Berber is spoken or known by only 50% of Moroccans, and in many cases it is limited to private life in rural environments.
It should be noted that at the oral level, the Moroccan population speaks a variant of Arabic, Dariya, which can be considered a dialect of Arabic, although with a strong resemblance. In any case, the version of Arabic used in the public sphere (administration, school, etc.) is Modern Standard Arabic, so those interested in studying this language will have no problem learning it.
In addition, there are also many language schools that offer courses in French, as it is still a widely spoken language in the country: it was official during the French Protectorate in the 20th century, until independence in 1956. Since then, a policy of Arabization of society has been developed, especially in schools, but this has not completely eliminated the use of French in certain sectors of the country.
In fact, French is still spoken by more than 60% of Moroccans, according to some estimates, and more importantly, it is a widely accepted language and used in the highest segment of society, as well as in premium disciplines such as science or finance.
Fez, ideal city for language travel in Morocco
Beyond the above, there are cities more suitable than others for learning Arabic or French in Morocco. In general, the big cities and the most cosmopolitan cities such as Marrakech, Casablanca o Rabat offer a certain variety in this type of courses. But if there is one city that stands out in the field of language courses, it is Fez.
Fez maintains the popular status of ‘cultural capital’ of the country, not only because of its centuries-old religious importance, but also because of the history and prestige of its educational institutions. It is worth remembering that the oldest university in the country was founded in this city, that of Karaouine, whose origins date back to the ninth century. In addition, it currently has other universities.
But it is in the field of language schools that Fez stands out strongly. These private centers are very oriented to foreigners who travel to Morocco for short periods of time with the intention of learning a language, so different types of intensive courses are offered, with duration varying from several days to several weeks or even months. And in them, Modern Standard Arabic and French are the main offerings, although depending on the center, Tamazight or even Moroccan dialectal Arabic, Dariya, are also taught.
Therefore, if you are interested in language travel to Morocco, either for yourself or for your child, you can contact Chic Morocco and organize a quality course with premium conditions to learn and enjoy the experience.
