🇲🇦 Tazgha World Schooling Hub – One-Month World Schooling Program

**Location: Essaouira, Morocco** **Theme: Culture, Creativity & Connection**

Overview

-Set in the charming coastal town of Essaouira, this immersive one-month program blends Moroccan culture, artisan crafts, language learning, nature exploration, and community building. Each week centers around a theme, with hands-on workshops, guided activities, and family-led projects. It’s designed for learners of all ages, with flexibility for every family’s pace and style.

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Week 1: Welcome to Morocco – Culture & Orientation

-**Focus:** Getting grounded, understanding local customs, and connecting with the community.

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-- Guided walking tour of Essaouira’s Medina (UNESCO World Heritage site)

-- Introduction to Moroccan Arabic (Darija) – family-friendly language sessions

-- Moroccan etiquette, history, and cultural norms workshop

-- Traditional Moroccan tea ceremony and cooking class

-- Local storytelling and Gnawa music night

-- Beach picnic and group welcome dinner with other worldschooling families

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Week 2: Art, Crafts & Creativity

-Learning through local artisan traditions and hands-on creativity.

-- Wood carving workshop with local artisans (thuya wood specialty)

-- Moroccan mosaic (zellige) art project

-- Henna design and symbolism workshop

-- Traditional weaving and textile dyeing experience

-- Visit to artisan cooperatives and markets

-- Student art showcase and storytelling circle ---

Week 3: Nature, Environment & Ecology

Exploring the natural beauty and ecosystems of the Essaouira region.

-- Visit to a local argan oil cooperative and tree planting day

-- Coastal ecology walk – learning about tides, marine life, and conservation

-- Camel trek through dunes and forest areas

-- Workshop: Sustainability and zero-waste living in Moroccan homes

-- Surf lessons or beach cleanup project (choose your adventure) optional

-- Stargazing night in the countryside ---

Week 4: Community, Projects & Reflection

-**Focus:** Deepening connections, giving back, and reflecting on the journey.

-- Family service project (e.g. school support, garden building, or mural painting)

-- Student-led passion projects – guided time to create something inspired by the month

-- Youth dialogue circle: “What I learned in Morocco”

-- Moroccan music & dance celebration with local performers

-- Final feast with traditional dishes made together

-- Reflection journal activity and certificates of participation ---

Program Highlights

-- Flexible schedule with optional drop-in activities

-- Open to all ages – workshops designed to be inclusive and family-friendly

-- Local guides, educators, and artisans lead sessions

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

-- Community dinners, parent circles, and youth clubs available weekly ---

Practical Info

-- **Base Location:** Tazgha World Schooling Hub, Essaouira

-- **Accommodation:** hub and suggest trusted partners)

-- **Languages:** English, Arabic.

-- **Suggested Ages:** 4–18 (with parent involvement) ---

-**Tazgha World Schooling Hub** invites you to slow down, connect deeply, and discover the magic of Morocco — together, as a family. .

Level 1: Foundations of Arabic ( 80 academic hours)

• - Goal:

  Develop a basic understanding of Arabic grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

• - Duration:

  4 - 8 weeks

• - Topics:

  Arabic alphabet and pronunciation, Basic grammar rules, Essential vocabulary for daily conversations, Simple sentence structure

Level 2: Building Arabic Skills ( 120 academic hours)

• - Goal:

  Enhance Arabic language proficiency, enabling basic conversational skills.

• - Duration:

  6 - 12 weeks

• - Topics:

  Intermediate grammar rules, Expanding vocabulary for everyday situations, Composing simple paragraphs and dialogues, Engaging in simple conversations on everyday topics

Level 3: Deepening Arabic Knowledge ( 160 academic hours)

• - Goal:

  Consolidate Arabic language skills and expand communication capabilities.

• - Duration:

  8 - 16 weeks

• - Topics:

  Advanced grammar rules, Refining vocabulary for diverse communication, Writing short essays and engaging in complex conversations, Understanding and participating in cultural exchanges

Level 4: Mastering Arabic Fluency ( 200 academic hours)

• - Goal:

  Achieve a high level of Arabic fluency, enabling comfortable communication in various settings.

• - Duration:

  10 - 20 weeks

• - Topics:

  Comprehensive grammar review and application, Extensive vocabulary development for a wide range of topics, Engaging in nuanced conversations on various subjects, Extemporaneous speaking and effective communication skills

Level 5: Specialized Arabic Studies ( 240 academic hours)

• - Goal:

  Focus on specific areas of Arabic language and literature, such as Quranic studies, literature, or business Arabic.

• - Duration:

  12 - 16 weeks (depending on the specialization)

• - Topics:

  Quranic recitation, interpretation, and application, Arabic literature analysis and appreciation, Business Arabic vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills

Assessment and Evaluation

• Regular quizzes and exercises to assess grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation progress.

• End-of-level assessments to evaluate overall proficiency and identify areas for improvement.

• Portfolio development to showcase written and spoken Arabic skills.