Comfortable Housing & Delicious Food for Students

Enjoy a seamless stay with convenient housing and authentic Moroccan food at Ibn Ghazi Arabic Institute. We offer fully-equipped accommodations and diverse dining options, enhancing your learning and cultural experience in Fez.

Comfortable Shared Apartments for Students

At Ibn Ghazi Arabic Institute, we understand the importance of a comfortable and conducive living environment for academic success. Our shared apartments are conveniently located within walking distance from both the city center and the Institute, nestled in a safe and upscale neighborhood. This prime location ensures a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for both studying and relaxation.

Our students enjoy spacious, fully furnished apartments with an equipped kitchen, bath, and washing facilities. For added convenience, cleaning services are available free of charge upon request. Each apartment accommodates no more than four students, ensuring a quiet and harmonious living space.

The cost for shared accommodation is 3500 MAD per student per month. (Exchange rate: €1 = MAD 10, $1 = 9 MAD).

Homestay at Ibn Ghazi Arabic Institute

For students seeking an authentic cultural experience, homestay offers the opportunity to live with a Moroccan family and gain insight into Moroccan family life. This immersive experience provides students with a unique perspective on local culture, customs, and daily living.

Homestay accommodations include both room and board, with a fixed fee ranging from 900 to 1100 MAD per week per student. Students will be carefully matched with a family based on their specific needs, including dietary restrictions, which should be communicated in advance.

Please note that homestay placements may not always be within walking distance of the Institute due to limited availability of host families. Additionally, adapting to a Moroccan family’s lifestyle can involve some challenges, such as adjusting to new meal times, different dietary habits, reduced privacy, and limited study space.

Food Service at Ibn Ghazi Arabic Institute

Ibn Ghazi Arabic Institute provides a food service offering delicious and fresh Moroccan meals. Students can enjoy a traditional Moroccan breakfast and lunch every weekday (excluding weekends) at the Institute. Moroccan cuisine features a wide variety of flavorful dishes, giving students an authentic taste of local culinary culture.

It’s important to note that the food service is available only if there are enough interested students who commit to paying for the service throughout the term. Students should express their interest in the catering service once they receive their admission letter.

For students preferring to cook for themselves, our apartments are equipped with fully functional kitchens. The cost per meal is 25 MAD for breakfast and 50 MAD for lunch.

CIMA Arabic Language Certification

The CIMA (International Certificate of Arabic Language Proficiency) is a globally recognized certification that validates your level in Modern Standard Arabic. Developed by the Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) in partnership with France Éducation International, CIMA is the first international Arabic proficiency certificate of its kind.

The IMA organizes two CIMA exam sessions each year, in spring and fall, at its headquarters and through authorized testing centers worldwide. This certification offers students and professionals an official and internationally accepted assessment of their Arabic language skills.

CIMA Arabic Language Certification