Volunteer in Morocco – Rabat

Every Morocco program starts from $689 for one week, deposit included — one price covering your host-family accommodation, three meals a day, pickup in Rabat, orientation, placement and 24-hour support. The weekly rate falls the longer you stay, up to 24 weeks, and each program page shows the full week-by-week total. Flights, insurance and personal spending are extra.

Citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and most EU countries can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days with a passport valid for at least six months. Volunteers from other countries should check with the nearest Moroccan consulate; our pre-departure guide covers the details for your nationality.

Yes. Rabat is Morocco's administrative capital and one of its calmest cities, with far less hassle than Marrakesh. You are met on arrival, live with a host family the coordinator knows, and have a 24-hour support line. Dress modestly, keep valuables out of sight in the medina, use metered petit taxis or the tram, and avoid walking alone late at night. Solo women join our Morocco programs every year.

18 on all four Rabat programs. There is no upper age limit — career breakers and retirees join regularly — and the childcare and teaching placements require a clean criminal background check before you start.

From one week to 24 weeks. All four programs start every Sunday throughout the year, with orientation on the Monday; the next available start is 20 Sep 2026. Longer stays are welcome and cost less per week.

With a Moroccan host family in Rabat, usually with one or two other volunteers. Many families give volunteers their own room; otherwise rooms are shared with a volunteer of the same gender. Homes are comfortable but simple, most have Wi-Fi, and you should bring your own towel and toiletries.

Yes — three meals a day with your host family: breakfast before the placement, lunch (the main meal) and dinner in the evening. Expect tagines, couscous, harira, fresh bread and endless mint tea. Tell us about dietary needs in advance and the family will cater for them.

Yes. Pickup is included at Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA) and at Rabat Ville train station. Most international flights land in Casablanca (CMN), from where the airport train takes you directly to Rabat Ville in about 90 minutes — your coordinator meets you at the station. The return transfer at the end of your program is not included.

None are required for entry. Keep routine vaccinations up to date; hepatitis A and typhoid are commonly recommended for Morocco. Drink bottled or filtered water, and check NHS Fit for Travel or the CDC before you travel.

Spring and autumn are ideal — warm, sunny and comfortable. Summer reaches around 30°C, softened by Rabat's Atlantic breeze, and winter is mild with some rain. Programs run all year; if your dates fall in Ramadan expect shorter project hours by day and a lively city after sunset, and Eid is a memorable time to be with a host family.

No. English is enough for the teaching and childcare placements, and your host family and coordinator will help with the basics. Some French or Moroccan Arabic (Darija) is a real advantage in the women's education program, where many participants speak little English, so learn a few phrases before you arrive.

Light, modest clothing (long sleeves, trousers or long skirts), a scarf or shawl for religious sites, comfortable shoes, a warm layer for cool evenings outside summer, sunscreen, a small zipped bag for valuables, your own towel and toiletries, and a basic first-aid kit. Teaching aids, stationery or coloring books are welcome at the schools and day-care center — or buy them in Rabat to support local shops.