5 awesome reasons to teach English in Morocco
To teach English in Morocco is to choose one of the TEFL world’s more off the beaten path destinations. It’s a true adventure waiting to happen! This guide shows why, with a few reasons you won’t look back if you go for this camel-stalked land as your next home…
The food
Spices and pulses mingle in grand fashion in the Moroccan kitchen. This is the home of the tagine, a slow-cooked, cinnamon-tinged, cumin-flavored hit of earthy tastes. It’s best served with a mound of chickpeas and cous cous in a traditional Maghreb tavern somewhere in a medina. But that’s not it. Morocco also has fantastic seafood BBQ down in coast cities like Agadir. There are rustic mountain breads in the Atlas. There are olives so salty you’ll never forget them. That’s probably made the taste buds want to teach English in Morocco, at least!
The amazing cities
Most travelers will have this part of the world on their map for one reason: The immersive cities. Marrakesh usually tops the bill. It’s actually one of the major hotspots for those looking to teach English in Morocco and comes with a maze-like center (known as a medina) that brims with ramshackle bazaars selling everything from candlesticks to incense. Fez is another awesome place. It’s home to the largest old town in the country, which is a veritable labyrinth that guarantees you’ll get lost. Essaouira is also a stunner, what with its whitewashed walls and cannon-topped bulwarks by the ocean.
The adventure
The Atlas Mountains are a jewel in the crown of Morocco. They rise to a startling 4,160 meters with the monstrous peak of Toubkal, which is a major hiking destination and one of the tallest summits on the continent! The gateway to that is rustic Imlil village, where it’s a cinch to pick up a hiking guide that won’t break the bank. Adventure doesn’t have to be high up for those who teach English in Morocco, though. It can also be about dune buggying the Sahara and sailing in the Med – there’s loads!
The surfing
Morocco is a rising star on the global surf scene. There are some seriously amazing places to go and get wet and catch waves. They’re all on the western coastline, where the dusty deserts and the Atlas Mountains crash into the Atlantic Ocean. Taghazout surf is surely the most famous. It’s in an enchanting little Berber fishing village that’s now packed with surf camps and schools. Further north is Sidi Kaouki and Essaouira, where the kitesurfers head to catch the strong trade winds for adrenaline-pumping rides.
The climate
When northern Europe and all your buddies at home in North America are shivering under sheets of snow, Morocco is still balmy and warm. Yep, that’s the bonus of being in North Africa, folks. It’s a steady 70-80 F throughout the year. Okay, so summers can be scorching, but you’ve got lots of beaches and cool riad homes to help temper the heat. What’s more, the climate in these parts is perfect for growing fresh fruit and veg, so markets burst with oranges and citrus fruits and all sorts that you simply wouldn’t get elsewhere.
Can you think of any more reasons to teach English in Morocco? There are loads, so we’d love you to add your thoughts in the comments below. To get started on applying for jobs in the North African country, you’ll likely need a 120-hour Professional TEFL course. Click through for more information on that.
Can you think of any more reasons to teach English in Morocco? There are loads, so we’d love you to add your thoughts in the comments below. To get started on applying for jobs in the North African country, you’ll likely need a 120-hour Professional TEFL course. Click through for more information on that.