Students may choose from the accommodation options detailed below:
- a Homestay with a Moroccan family
- a hotel room
- an apartment
Homestays with Moroccan families provide students with a unique opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Moroccan culture and the rhythms of Muslim life.
Costs: 95 €/week for a single, private room on half-board basis, plus a one-time, non-refundable 30 € service fee payable to Dar Loughat.
Payment procedures: The service fee of 30 € and at least three weeks of the home-stay payment must be paid in advance upon receipt of your home-stay invoice.
Students with specific needs, such as dietary restrictions or allergies should indicate these on their application forms. It may not always be possible to provide a home-stay within walking distance of Dar Loughat. In selecting host families, we do not look for luxury or comfort in the material sense. Nevertheless, students can count on personal attention, help and advice. Please note that our number of home-stay families is limited, and that during busy times you may need to be placed on a waiting list.
Other concerns: Participants who feel they may not be able to respect home-stay rules or may have difficulties adapting to life with a Moroccan family should consider other accommodation options. Among the difficulties experienced by past participants: (1) Lack of privacy (2) Unfamiliar meal times and dietary habits (3) Unavailability of study space (4) Unfamiliar sanitary fixtures (in some cases, "traditional" toilets) (5) Location of host family (in some cases involving a bus ride to Dar Loughat). For the overwhelming number of past participants such inconveniences were far outweighed by the positive experience of living with a Moroccan family, whose hospitality is legendary for good reason.
Students may choose from several hotels in Tetouan. Please ask for our list of hotels.
Costs: 9 €/night and up, plus a one-time, non-refundable 30 € service fee payable to Dar Loughat.
Reservation procedures: Students wishing to have hotel reservations made prior to their arrival should request it on their applications. With its excellent local beaches, Tetouan is a popular Moroccan resort and rooms in July and August can be in short supply.
For lengthy stays, furnished apartments can usually be found for students, either downtown or in the nearby beach town of Martil, about 20 minutes ride from the school.
Costs: 150 €/month and up, plus a one-time, non-refundable 30 € service fee payable to Dar Loughat.
Payment procedures: The service fee of 30 € and at least three months of rent must be paid in advance upon receipt of your rent invoice.
Students should not expect too much luxury in a flat, although all the necessary amenities are available.
