Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of cultures on our 21-day summer program across Spain and Morocco. Engage deeply with Southern Spain’s vibrant culture and Northern Africa’s captivating traditions while enhancing your Spanish through lessons with local instructors. Enjoy a feast of traditional flavors, from savory tapas and aromatic mint tea to the unique spices of Moroccan tagine. Experience the rhythm of flamenco and the art of Spanish cooking, and wander the striking blue-washed buildings and medinas of Chefchaouen. Stay with a traditional Amazigh community in the High Atlas Mountains for a true cultural exchange between our students and local residents. Through language lessons and community engagement, this program fosters cultural understanding and language skills.
Spain & Morocco
Spice of Life
21 days
Trip duration
9th – 12th
Grades
21 days
Jul 8 - Jul 28, 2025
New York, NY
Arrival & Departure
$6,695
Tuition
21 days
Trip duration
Jul 8 - Jul 28, 2025
9th – 12th
Grades
*Airfare for group flight from New York additional
Overview
Highlights
- Dive into the Culture of Southern Spain and Northern Africa
- Participate in Spanish Lessons Led by Local Instructors
- Enjoy Traditional Flavors with Local Culinary Delicacies
- Take Part in Flamenco Dance Lessons and Spanish Cooking Classes
- Shop the Ancient Medinas of Chefchaouen, Nestled in the Rif Mountains
- Participate in a Amazigh Cultural Exchange in the High Atlas Mountains
- Swim in the Refreshing Turquoise Waters of the Oued Farda River
- 15 Language Course Hours and 5 Service Learning Hours
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Cultural Immersion & Language Skills
Immerse yourself in the heart of Southern Spain and Northern Africa with Spanish lessons led by local instructors. Experience the vibrant cultures through engaging activities like flamenco dance classes and Spanish cooking workshops. Wander through the ancient medinas of Chefchaouen, where blue-washed streets and bustling markets offer a taste of Morocco's rich heritage. This section of the program emphasizes language acquisition and cultural understanding, providing students with practical skills and a deeper appreciation of these diverse regions.
Cultural
Traditional Flavors & Culinary Experiences
Savor the diverse culinary traditions of Spain and Morocco with a feast of local delicacies. Participate in hands-on cooking classes where we learn to prepare regional dishes under the guidance of local chefs. This section offers a delicious journey through authentic flavors, enhancing your cultural experience and providing skills that can be shared back home.
Traditions
Unique Cultural Exchanges & Scenic Adventures
Experience life in the vibrant High Atlas Mountains by staying with an Amazigh community, where we engage in cultural exchange and hands-on community activities. Participate in traditional craft workshops, learning skills like pottery or weaving directly from local artisans. Swim in the refreshing turquoise waters of the Agafay Desert’s Oued Farda River, surrounded by the desert's dramatic landscape. Join community members in cooking traditional meals, sharing stories, and exploring local customs. This immersive experience fosters meaningful interactions, allowing students to connect with local traditions while earning service learning hours.
Exploration
Common Questions
All food, lodging, transportation, and activities are paid for with your trip tuition. Group airfare is additional and the cost depends on the program.
In order to be sure there are enough seats available on international group flights, ARCC books the international tickets in advance and families are invoiced for the cost of the international airfare.
Families are also responsible for booking flights or arranging transportation for students to meet their leaders and other group members at the program’s arrival airport. The leaders and students then fly internationally together as a group.
The weather can vary from very hot climates on the coast and in cities, to more mildly cool climates up in the higher altitudes in the High Atlas Mountains (some nights it can get as low as the 50s). The coastal and lowland areas near Seville and Marrakech tend to be dry and hot in the summer and temperatures will often be in the 90s, but Marrakech can often get over 100 degrees F during July and August.
We sleep in a variety of private accommodations (Moroccan Riads and Local Spanish Homes), hotels, and in a Amazigh community guest house.
We will be traveling via a variety of methods over the course of this program, including private shuttles, vans, and trains throughout this adventure. We will also travel by ferry from Spain to Morocco across the Strait of Gibraltar, and take a short return flight from Morocco to Spain.
We will have the opportunity to sample traditional local cuisine such as tapas, tagine, paella, and local fruits and vegetables. This region of Spain and Morocco is known for rich spices and flavors. Vegetarians and medical dietary requirements (i.e. allergies) are catered to. Please inform ARCC of any dietary restrictions prior to the departure date.
Although you will not be doing traditional backpacking on this trip, it is important that you bring a backpack or duffel as your main piece of luggage. During the trip the group will be navigating through airports, getting on and off buses, going up and down stairways and escalators, and taking short walks. The group will be able to move much more efficiently if everyone is able to carry their luggage.
Not at all. There is no language requirement for this program. Prior to the program, you will need to let us know your Spanish fluency level so that you can be placed in the best class for learning Spanish during your time in Seville. If you speak Spanish you will have plenty of opportunities to use it! Your local guides will speak both Spanish and English (and Arabic in Morocco) and can help translate for you at any time.
Have questions? Speak to one of our Program Directors, give them a call at (415) 332.5075 , they love talking about their trips!
