Here's looking at you, kid. The famous Casablanca movie quote that you've heard a hundred times before. Now you can live that experience by taking Arabic courses in Morocco where Casablanca is located. The colorful country in the northwestern corner of Africa is a myriad blend of...
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Here's looking at you, kid. The famous Casablanca movie quote that you've heard a hundred times before. Now you can live that experience by taking Arabic courses in Morocco where Casablanca is located. The colorful country in the northwestern corner of Africa is a myriad blend of enchanting cities, dramatic scenery and nomadic culture. In Marrakesh, stay at an intimate riad and wander the local souqs, or markets, particularly the Jamaa el-Fnaa, the largest in Africa. Important sites to see are the El Badi Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Koutoubia Mosque. Fez, Meknes, Asilah and Essaouira are other amazing cities calling for exploration. With imperial city gates, white-washed buildings, mazes of medieval streets, and impressive medinas, mosques, and minarets, each city offers sites and sounds for everyone. As if that was not enough, you can devour tender beef and couscous while being mesmerized by local Chleuh dancers. However, the mountains and deserts are not to be forgotten and any devoted hiker will attest to the magic of the Atlas Mountains. Climb North Africa's highest peak, Jebel Toubkal, for a panoramic view that is sure to please and pass by quaint adobe villages along the way. For a true Moroccan experience, spend some time traveling with the nomadic Berbers. Trek by camel over Sahara sand dunes, sleep in a tent under the stars, and tuck into traditional fare. Wherever you are in Morrocco, your studies from Arabic school in Morocco will come in handy, and when you eventually go to Casablanca, prepare to be a movie star.
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is the standardized literary Arabic understood throughout the Arab speaking world. It is a modernized version of Classical Arabic, which is the language from which all Arab dialects get their roots.
The Standard course focusing on general Modern Standard Arabic offers students the perfect balance between language training and tourism.
The four lessons that you will have each day are as follows:
1 lesson - grammar and general vocabulary exercises
1 lesson - conversation
2 lessons - reading, understanding texts, listening, writing
The course structure may vary depending on the individual teachers and students.
Ideal for students who want to learn Modern Standard Arabic more intensively. The additional lessons give one the opportunity to focus further on various aspects and contexts of the language.
The quickest and most intensive way to learn the language, our individual tuition is based on the student's learning needs and interests. The content is agreed upon between the student and the teacher, and the course is not dependent on published course starting dates.
CMA or “darija” is the most widely spoken dialect in Morocco. While most CMA words find their root in MSA, a part of the lexical is borrowed from Spanish, French and Berber.
As it is the case with all Arab countries, Moroccans do not use fusha (MSA) to communicate with each other; the fusha is mainly used in printed and spoken media as well as official documents. Just like other Arab countries, Morocco has its own dialect called darija.
Al Minbar Institute is specialized in teaching Modern Standard Arabic & Colloquial Arabic to foreigners through its rich programs. Depending on your need, we offer Intensive (20h/w), semi-intensive (10h/w), semester program or private courses, as well as some of the most popular courses for Special Purposes (Moroccan culture, Qur’anic courses, history .
**Prices are for 1 student when learning in a group of 2. We will always try to find you a group to learn with but sometimes this won't be possible, meaning the cost of lessons will go up.
This course is for anyone who wants to learn, hone, or master their Arabic quickly and effectively. The intensive mode of learning - 4 hours/day in an immersive environment - guarantees a quick progression (so long as you put your effort in!).
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), also known as al-fuṣḥā, is the formal version of Arabic used across the Arab world for specialized contexts such as literature, media (both print and electronic), and official communications. While MSA is not typically used in everyday conversation in Arabic-speaking countries, learning it before diving into the various regional and local dialects—which can differ significantly from one area to another—offers two major benefits.
The Moroccan dialect, known as Darija, is a unique variety of Arabic spoken across Morocco. It blends elements from Classical Arabic with Amazigh (Berber) languages, French, Spanish, and even some Portuguese influences, reflecting the country's diverse history and colonial past.
The quickest and most intensive way to learn the language, our individual tuition is based on the student's learning needs and interests. The content is agreed upon between the student and the teacher, and the course is not dependent on published course starting dates.
Gain new knowledge of two of the most used languages in Morocco with this course, which offers 20 lessons of Arabic and 10 lessons of French per week. The small class size guarantees more student engagement and faster learning.
