Worldschooling in Essaouira, Morocco

Teaching Methodology

At Tazgha World Schooling Hub, the program is designed as a guidance framework for parents rather than a fixed curriculum. Parents are encouraged to adapt, expand, or create their own learning pathways based on their family’s needs and interests. The rolling schedule offers flexibility to join at any time during the month, and staying for a full month allows families to experience the complete set of suggested activities.

This approach blends structured worldschooling with Arabic language learning, while emphasizing practical application, cultural immersion, and family-led exploration. The Hub provides inspiration and resources, but parents remain the primary facilitators of their children’s learning journey.

Program Highlights

• Flexible schedule with optional drop-in activities

• Inclusive workshops open to all ages, family-friendly by design

• Sessions led by local guides, educators, and artisans

• Opportunities for unschooling, project-based learning, and cultural immersion

• Weekly community dinners, parent circles, and youth clubs

Practical Information

• Base Location: Tazgha World Schooling Hub, Essaouira

• Accommodation: On-site hub and trusted local partners

• Languages: English & Arabic

• Suggested Ages: 4–18 (with parent involvement encouraged)

Important Note: This program is provided as guidance only. Parents are free to create their own program, adapt activities, and shape the experience according to their family’s vision.

Learning by the Beach in Essaouira

Essaouira’s coastal setting offers endless opportunities for family-led worldschooling. The following are suggested program ideas, which parents can use as inspiration:

Academic & Cultural Programs

• Language immersion: Arabic and French lessons with local tutors, plus practice in the souks

• History & heritage workshops: Explore the UNESCO-listed medina, Souq , and Portuguese fortifications

• Art & music sessions: Discover Gnawa rhythms, traditional crafts, and ocean-inspired painting

Outdoor & Environmental Learning

• Marine ecology studies: Tidepool exploration, dolphin spotting, and Atlantic coastal ecosystems

• Beach clean-up projects: Service-learning with a sustainability focus

• Surf & wind sports: Surfing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing lessons that combine fitness with ocean science

Lifestyle & Practical Skills

• Moroccan cooking classes: Hands-on lessons in tagines, couscous, and seafood dishes

• Market math & economics: Budgeting and bargaining in Essaouira’s lively souks

• Mindfulness by the sea: Yoga, journaling, and meditation on the beach

Excursions & Field Trips

• Diabat village: Camel rides across dunes and stories of Jimi Hendrix’s visit

• Argan forest exploration: Learn about argan oil production and its ecological importance

• Fishing port immersion: Observe daily catches, meet fishermen, and connect lessons to global trade