Morocco: Agriculture, Organizational and Community Development

About this Program

Explore Morocco, “the Western Kingdom,” a sovereign state in North Africa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea which has been influenced by a mixture of Berber, Arab, African, Spanish and French cultures. This unique program — the only study abroad opportunity at the University of Georgia that travels to Morocco — will provide you with an introduction to various facets of Moroccan agriculture, economic development, and food and environmental sustainability.

You will explore the historical, geographic, architectural, political, economic, and educational complexities of this beautiful country. The adventure will begin with a tour of the nation’s largest city, Casablanca, before embarking on a two-week journey through the nation, including stops in the capitol of Rabat, Fes, Meknes, Erfoud, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, and Marrakesh.  

You’ll visit farms, agribusiness operations, olive oil production facilities, historical monuments, and archaeological sites including the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a fertile region where grain was produced for the Roman Empire. Field trips include tours of a winery, apple orchard, peach farm, date palm grove and several desert oases to showcase the dazzling diversity of the nation’s agricultural production. Sightseeing opportunities include Marrakesh’s main plaza of Jamaa El Fna where you may see snake charmers, dancers, musicians, peddlers and storytellers. Join this intimate study abroad experience and immerse yourself in the mystery and magic of this ancient nation.