If you're into colorful markets, Atlas Mountain views, and authentic tagines, then Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane could be perfect for your study abroad experience. This public university opened in 1993 and operates as an American-style liberal arts college right in Morocco—which makes for a pretty unique combination you won't find many other places. Here's the thing about Ifrane: it's not what you picture when you think "Morocco." This small town up in the Middle Atlas Mountains has tree-lined streets, red-roofed buildings, and even gets snow in winter. People call it "Little Switzerland" which honestly isn't far off. The famous Stone Lion statue is your landmark, and the campus itself feels more like a small American college than a typical North African university. For international students, this place offers something different. Classes are in English, the campus is self-contained (which makes it easy to settle in), and you're getting a Moroccan experience that's distinct from the typical Marrakech or Casablanca scene. Weekend trips to bigger cities or the Sahara are doable, and you'll find the university has good support systems for exchange students. The mix of Moroccan and American educational culture makes it easier to adjust if you're coming from a Western university system.
Ifrane, Morocco
Founded: 1993
Type: Public
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