MOROCCO
The red sun sinking
over the Sahara desert is one of the first images a person may have of Morocco. Originally an outpost of Islam, until it spread
into south-east Asia, Morocco has maintained many significant monuments to that great religion. When you think of the desert you
may be concerned with the heat it generates but most people live close to the cooler coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea and
Atlantic Ocean. The average temperature hovers at around 20°C.
Once the capital
of Morocco, Fez is still considered the most ravishing and mystical of Morocco's imperial cities, and it is still thought of as
Morocco's premier religious city by virtue of its great Islamic traditions.
Marrakech is a testament to its French colonisation with sweeping boulevards and terracotta coloured walls. The medina (town centre) is a remarkable place to see all that this Northern African country has to offer. You might reconsider buying food from the stalls if you want to avoid stomach upsets!
Other places, such as Rabat and Casablanca, offer less in cultural experiences but are where you will find the majority of
teaching opportunities. There are many languages schools in these two centres, primarily English-run, and it is
highly-recommended that you get a job contract before you start teaching. Teaching jobs can vary with most jobs being reasonably
well-paid (between US$15-$20 per hour). There are also many voluntary teaching jobs on offer. 
Business English is high in demand
these days, but you’ll need a degree to land one of these jobs. More and more teaching positions are being advertised on the
Internet with attractive incentives, such as support in finding accommodation and reimbursed airfares.
A full valid passport is required for entry into Morocco. No visa is necessary for nationals of UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and many EU countries. So you may consider doing some part-time teaching whilst exploring the deserts, coastlines, mountains and mosques of this most enchanting of places.
