Morocco Internships

I would recommend jumping into any opportunities that arise from your internship! My advice is to have a completely open mind. The work environment and lifestyle may be very different to what you're used to at home, so it’s important to adapt. This was an invaluable experience that you don’t often have access to. Attending a conference was a highlight of my experience and I will remember it for a long time.

I most enjoyed the cultural immersion of this internship. I feel as though I truly do understand more about the Middle Eastern and North African Region, and greatly benefited from the 'base' of support this program offered.

I think that I enjoyed interacting with all the new people the most and seeing what they do as well as learning about their own lives and what they look like. It was interesting to see our many similarities but also differences. I think this internship contributed to my personal and professional development as it has taught me many transferable skills that will be of use to me in the future, as well as broadening my horizons. I can now imagine myself working in another country.

This experience was amazing and if I could I would love to do it all over again. Morocco is a beautiful country which has some great people, and places to visit. Moreover, Intern Abroad HQ made sure we got all the facilities we needed and made sure we were looked after. My favourite memory definitely has to be all the new amazing people I met. We all got so close in such a short amount of time which made this internship so much more fun and comfortable for me. I will definitely be missing the tasty Moroccan food and the amazing people who always have a smile on their face. I feel more empowered after being successful in my field as I have learnt many new techniques and skills which I know for certain can be used within my future ambitions.

For a very long time, I had been searching for the right work abroad experience and finally came across this program. Intern HQ Abroad fulfilled all of my expectations. From the very beginning, everything was spectacular. The airport pickup was smooth, the daily breakfasts and dinners were delicious (and very traditional), and Dallas was extremely attentive to all of the intern's requests. I felt completely safe, supported, and comfortable. There were local program supervisors/assistants frequently in communication with the interns and physically present at the riad accommodation to impart important information to us regarding work placements, our whereabouts, etc. The quality of the internship work was good; we were placed with an excellent national organization and given enough time to deliver projects. The NGO team was kind and actively collaborated with us. Commuting in Rabat was easier than I expected: the bus fare is only 5 dirhams, the tram is 6 dirhams, public transit is equipped with air conditioning and free Wifi, there are taxis everywhere, and local drivers are accessible. Aside from the capital (which, by the way, is the most relaxed city in Morocco) there are multiple destinations that can be easily accessed via train. Interns have the chance to plan little weekend trips - we were able to visit the beautiful cities of Fez, Essaouira, Marrakech, Tangier, and Casablanca. Overall the experience was fantastic, it was an opportunity to meet interesting people, make local connections, immerse ourselves in the beauty of Moroccan culture and become familiar with the dynamics of an NGO in the humanitarian sector. This internship felt like a dream.

Considering that I was travelling alone for the first time, it was a huge relief to be received so warmly. I am grateful for the kind interactions I’ve shared with locals, fellow interns and team members. Witnessing and learning about the rich culture of Morocco has also been a joy! I have most enjoyed meeting new people and immersing myself in a new culture. This internship contributed to my professional development by introducing me to my career field of interest. It has allowed me to network, and make connections which I can then turn back to in the future. I have learnt about the status of human rights in Morocco and thus feel inspired to pursue this career path in the future.