On Sunday my host teacher arranged a field trip with one of his classes from Groupe Scholaire Le Defi, a private school he teaches at in Agadir. We set out early Sunday morning for a place called Paradise Valley, an area known for dozens of swimming holes that fill in a canyon that stretches for miles.
In the afternoon we went to Taghazout, an internationally renowned surf spot. Despite the cold water temperatures and disagreeable wind it was fun to get in the water.
It is not unusual for teachers to teach at multiple schools. My host teacher Brahim teaches at the aforementioned private school and at a high school in nearby Aourir. Unfortunately the quality of education differs greatly.
The private school students were much more fluent in English and are at a higher level in other subjects as well. Private school often only costs $80 a month but for many families it is too great a cost to bear.
What really amazes me is the language capability of all Moroccans. Most speak at least 3 languages and many can converse in 5 or more. Students: what languages do you think are common in Morocco?