At ALIF I was able to engage in intensive courses in Darija. I had wonderful instructors and I made new friends with students from the US, Europe, China, and Morocco. It was a very productive and fun learning experience.

I highly recommend ALIF for anyone working on their Arabic! My professors were exceptionally patient and dedicated teachers and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to study, work, and think there in Fes!

I studied MSA and Darija at ALIF with support from a FLAS Fellowship. This experience opened the door for me to return to Morocco to headline a 7-city tour of Hip Hop Based Education workshops. My engagements as a student and teaching artist have transformed my life.

My classes really helped me unlearn things I had previously thought were correct. Challenging concepts were reconstructed in context.

ALIF was my gateway to Morocco, where I found a new and refreshing way of living and being that I enjoyed tremendously. I left with many fond memories and deep relationships that I will always cherish – with teachers, classmates, Moroccan and international friends.

During my time at ALIF, I not only had the opportunity to learn Arabic but also to immerse myself in Moroccan culture, delve deeper into Moroccan history, explore Fes and other Moroccan cities, and make lasting friendships with fellow American and Moroccan students alike.

The fact that you can make a lot of friends from Morocco and other countries, is what I love most about ALIF. And the food is so good here!

ALIF has some of the best professors I have ever met, in one of the most ancient cities in the world. It's a great place to learn Arabic and about Moroccan culture.

I love the professors at ALIF - they make you feel comfortable and they are always challenging you at the same time, which is great for improving Arabic. And I love the cats in the garden!

ALIF is amazing! I have met so many people from around the world who are just as passionate about learning the Arabic language as I am.