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Morocco Homestay Program

A unique feature of IGSC's programs is our country-wide Moroccan homestay service. We provide this service for all travelers and students who wish to visit the country of Morocco. Our purpose in providing this service is to create a deeper understanding and a more meaningful exchange between Moroccan and western culture. Homestays with Moroccan families and students entail room and board for a fixed fee and provide a window into family life in Morocco.

NOTE ABOUT OUR SELECTION PROCESS: Host families are selected by personal recommendation only and are subject to an evaluation process. We also provide detailed information about each family.

To request more information, please contact estry@iam.net.ma.

Other concerns: Participants who feel they may have difficulties adapting to life with a Moroccan family should consider other housing options. Among the difficulties experienced by past participants: (1) Lack of privacy (2) Noise from television and radio (3) Unfamiliar meal times and dietary habits (4) Unavailability of study space (5) Unfamiliar sanitary fixtures (in some cases, squat toilets or no hot running water) (6) Location of host family (in some cases involving a bus ride to IGSC). For the overwhelming number of past participants such inconveniences were far outweighed by the positive experience of living in the heart of a Moroccan family, whose hospitality is legendary for good reason.

For more information, please email estry@iam.net.ma