Lessane Arabi Center
Av. Akioud, Abwab Gueliz 2 résidence N., Marrakech, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Lessane Arabi Center
**This course runs for a minimum of 3 weeks. The cost shown is for 3 weeks of lessons.**
For those looking for a language that will be the most useful in their daily life in Morocco, look no further than Darija - Moroccan Colloquial Arabic. This is the variety of Arabic spoken on the Moroccan street and, while it derives from Classical Arabic, it has been extensively influenced by French, Spanish, and various Tamazight languages, making it quite distinct and often not mutually intelligible with MSA.
Since Darija is not an academic language, no set curricula exist as of now, so we developed our own learning programme. We will put heavy emphasis on conversation (speaking and listening comprehension), since this is what Darija is most useful for, but we will also teach you reading and writing (especially is you are a complete beginner).
You can also combine your Darija course with an MSA course if you wish.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 3 students |
Maximum | 6 students |
Age range | 18 years old and older |
Average | 35 years old (21 in the summer) |
Located in the heart of Morocco and staffed exclusively with university-educated native speakers, we are the perfect place to learn Arabic. We offer great flexibility in your curriculum, using a range of popular textbooks or adjusting to your preferred learning programme. In addition to classes, we provide calligraphy workshops, cooking classes, and cultural tours and trips - everything you need to truly embrace Moroccan and Arabic culture and make the best of your stay with us. Although our teachers are all fluent in English and/or French, they will speak to you in Arabic from day one (no matter your level) for full linguistic immersion.
The nationality and age mix at Lessane Arabi Center varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 35. In the summer, the average age is 21.
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
The Lessane Arabi Center is located in the quiet, leafy neighbourhood of Riad Zitoun Jadid in the old city of Marrakech. We are a 10 minutes walk from the trendy shops and cafes of Jemaa Elfna, and 05 minutes by taxi . The peaceful atmosphere will help you study and relax, but we are still close to the centre so you can explore Marrakech in your spare time! The neighbourhood is exceptionally safe, and the school is located in a double cul-de-sac for added privacy.
The complete address of the school is:
Abwab Gueliz 2 résidence N. Mabrouka, 40010, Marrakech.
If you already have some knowledge of Arabic, want to fully focus on learning from native Moroccan teachers (speaking little English) and like a straightforward, no-nonsense method: this is the right school for you. But, if you start at 0 and learn best by getting cultural and historical context, a lot of practice and diversity in methods, I advice you to go to a different school, in Fez, Casablanca or Tangier, or even Egypt.
My level was extremely basic upon arrival, and I took 2 weeks with 20 hrs each of class. If there are no other students at your level, they propose to have private class instead but in half of the hours, which meant that I got 2 hrs of private class each day, for two weeks. Classes started off by learning the Alphabet, using cards and practicing pronunciation, reading and writing all at once. We then went to fruits, vegetables and then to a whole conversation. The method was: I say something, you repeat, and then you just practice these lists of words at home. Between not knowing any Arabic, grammatical structure etc and having to read, write and remember whole sentences in one week was plain frustrating.
In the second week of class, after having two days of quite stressful classes I decided this wasn't my method and I quit early and studied on my own. With a study book and duolingo, I learned more in a few hours then I learned in private class, and it was a lot more fun.
I have to say, the other people at this language school seemed happy about the classes and my teacher was a kind woman. Just my experience wasn't good.
I've had language classes in Spain and Bolivia before which were a lot more exiting and efficient.
Nice housing, nice lessons, nice teacher (khadija), the director always available and drove me back to airport. I recommend!
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