{"id":30202,"date":"2026-02-03T10:52:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=30202"},"modified":"2026-03-03T09:23:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:23:10","slug":"teach-english-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready To Teach English in Morocco? Learn How To Start Your Teaching Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>Are you looking for a warm Mediterranean climate, rich history, and fascinating culture? Learn everything you need to know to teach English in Morocco and why this is an incredible destination for TEFL jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morocco is just a ferry trip away from Europe, so demand for English teachers is high, as many residents learn English for jobs in business and trade. With its blend of Mediterranean, African, and Islamic cultures, Morocco\u2019s eclectic personality and diverse landscapes \u2013 mountains, deserts, bustling marketplaces, and romantic cities \u2013 offer English teachers and digital nomads endless things to do and places to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you&#8217;re new to teaching, you&#8217;ll want to get initial training and qualification with a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL certificate<\/a>. You can explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/online-tefl-certification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online TEFL courses<\/a> to get started!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-6ae04621-5541-4f8e-a750-cf490a3ecbfe\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-morocco\/#0-what-makes-morocco-a-great-place-to-teach-english\" style=\"\">What makes Morocco a great place to teach English?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-morocco\/#1-do-you-need-a-tefl-certification-to-teach-in-morocco\" style=\"\">Do you need a TEFL certification to teach in Morocco?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-morocco\/#2-tefl-certification\" style=\"\">TEFL Certification<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-morocco\/#3-degrees\" style=\"\">Degrees<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-morocco\/#4-prior-teaching-experience\" style=\"\">Prior Teaching Experience<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-morocco\/#5-visas\" style=\"\">Visas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-morocco\/#6-how-much-can-you-make-teaching-english-in-morocco\" style=\"\">How much can you make teaching English in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-morocco\/#7-where-can-you-teach-english-in-morocco\" style=\"\">Where can you teach English in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-morocco\/#8-what-do-people-say-about-teaching-in-morocco\" style=\"\">What do people say about teaching in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"\"><div class=\"content-advertisements template3\"><div class=\"thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/ebooks-teaching-english-to-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MOCKUP-Teaching-English-to-Adults.png\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h5>Learn how to effectively teach ESL to adults with this free eBook <\/h5><h3>Teaching English to Adults<\/h3><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/ebooks-teaching-english-to-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-ads\">Download<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-makes-morocco-a-great-place-to-teach-english\">What makes Morocco a great place to teach English?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arabic and French have traditionally been the dominant languages in Morocco, but with increased opportunities in tourism, higher education, and business, the demand for TEFL teachers has grown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English is taught to children in schools from the age of 10, and there are many opportunities to teach English at an academic level in universities. Morocco\u2019s proximity to Europe also increases demand for Business English teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-abroad-myths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Worried about teaching English abroad? Check out these debunked myths and get ready to start your journey<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Teach-English-in-Morocco-Featured-Image.jpg\" alt=\"Al Karaouine University and its affiliated mosque are among the world\u2019s oldest.\" class=\"wp-image-40575\" style=\"width:560px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Teach-English-in-Morocco-Featured-Image.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Teach-English-in-Morocco-Featured-Image-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Teach-English-in-Morocco-Featured-Image-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The patio of the historic Al Karaouine University \u2013 one of the world\u2019s oldest centers of learning \u2013 in the city of Fez. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-do-you-need-a-tefl-certification-to-teach-in-morocco\">Do you need a TEFL certification to teach in Morocco?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-tefl-certification\">TEFL Certification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For most positions, a 120-hour TEFL qualification is required. The <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/120-hour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge 120-hour Master TEFL Certificate<\/a> meets the certification requirements to teach English and includes a job-advising module, resources, and support. The online, self-paced course covers a wide range of relevant EFL theories and applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To stand out as the most competitive candidate for English teaching jobs, consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/idelt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge 150-hour International Diploma in English Language Teaching (IDELT<em>Online<\/em>\u2122)<\/a>, which exceeds the 120-hour TEFL certification requirements and earns students credit toward a pathway to an MA TESOL degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-degrees\">Degrees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A bachelor\u2019s degree is required for all positions, as it\u2019s necessary to get a visa to teach in Morocco. For some international schools and universities, a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/masters-tesol-leadership-roles-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">master\u2019s degree<\/a> may be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-prior-teaching-experience\">Prior Teaching Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous teaching experience will be required for most positions. If you are new to TEFL, volunteering as a teacher or a teaching practicum are great ways to gain experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few great ways to get the required experience are by taking the <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/guided-teaching-practicum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-hour Guided Teaching Practicum<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-english-online-practicum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">60-hour Practicum in Teaching English Online<\/a> TEFL\/TESOL Specialized Certifications, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/teaching-english-as-a-volunteer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-hour Teaching English as a Volunteer<\/a> Micro-credential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-visas\">Visas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To work in Morocco, all foreigners must apply for a work visa. Most EFL teachers arrive in Morocco on a 90-day <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acces-maroc.ma\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tourist visa<\/a> and then interview for positions locally. When you have found a job, you can then transition to a work permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morocco does not yet have a Digital Nomad visa, so remote workers can only work in Morocco within the 90-day tourist visa timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/mistakes-when-applying-for-online-teaching-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interested in teaching online as an additional income stream? Avoid these mistakes when applying to online jobs.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><div class=\"content-advertisements template2\"><div class=\"thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/120-hour\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/120-Hour-Master.png\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h5>Qualify for top English teaching jobs with the<\/h5><h3>120-hour Master Certificate<\/h3><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/120-hour\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-ads\">Get Certified<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-how-much-can-you-make-teaching-english-in-morocco\">How much can you make teaching English in Morocco?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The average salary for EFL teachers in a full-time position can range from $9,000 MAD \u2013 $25,000 MAD ($1,000 \u2013 $2,700) per month, with hourly rates of about $150 MAD \u2013 $300 MAD ($16 \u2013 $32). The highest-paid teaching jobs in Morocco are in international schools, where salaries can reach $35,000 MAD ($3,800), depending on qualifications and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news for such a wide range of incomes is that, like most countries in Africa, Morocco has a low cost of living, so it is possible to earn a living as an English teacher and still save money for entertainment and travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accommodation may range from about $1,500 MAD \u2013 $10,000 MAD ($160 \u2013 $1,000) per month, depending on number of rooms and distance to the city centers, and in-city public transportation costs around $8 MAD ($0.90), with weekly or monthly passes ranging from $60 MAD ($6.50) to $230 MAD ($25) respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For digital nomads, there are coworking spaces for rent and also public coworking spaces, and some cafes offer high-speed internet, though internet connectivity may be less reliable in some locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-online-digital-nomad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how to teach English online as a digital nomad.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Teach-English-in-Morocco-02.jpg\" alt=\"Souvenir shop in the open air in Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou near Ouarzazate in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.\" class=\"wp-image-40574\" style=\"width:616px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Teach-English-in-Morocco-02.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Teach-English-in-Morocco-02-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Teach-English-in-Morocco-02-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Visit vibrant Moroccan markets bursting with color and culture in Kasbah Ait, near the Atlas Mountains.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-where-can-you-teach-english-in-morocco\">Where can you teach English in Morocco?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are opportunities to teach English privately and as a volunteer, working in the public sector for schools or universities may provide better consistency to your role as an English teacher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The typical <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/esl-teaching-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teaching methodology<\/a> in Morocco is still lecture-based, which can make it difficult for English teachers, particularly those who don\u2019t speak their students\u2019 language, to engage with students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching program options include:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; 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--ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 256 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%238ed1fc&quot; d=&quot;M246.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-160 160c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L178.7 256 41.4 118.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l160 160z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-7d5b1b41-153e-41da-9778-066409eeb509\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#8ed1fc\" d=\"M246.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-160 160c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L178.7 256 41.4 118.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l160 160z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Business English<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 256 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%238ed1fc&quot; d=&quot;M246.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-160 160c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L178.7 256 41.4 118.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l160 160z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-b97ae0cd-bbce-4ef5-94c4-1450aff90bcc\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#8ed1fc\" d=\"M246.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-160 160c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L178.7 256 41.4 118.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l160 160z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">International Schools<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>The school year runs from September to June, and for those teachers who choose to teach at a school or university, there is an age restriction requiring them to be under 60 years old. Popular locations for TEFL jobs in Morocco include Casablanca, Agdal, Hassan, Marrakech, Rabat, and Tangier, and there are plenty of opportunities for <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-abroad-non-native-english-speaker-hear-from-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">non-native English teachers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of institutions and programs offering paid work in Morocco include:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 256 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%238ed1fc&quot; d=&quot;M246.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-160 160c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L178.7 256 41.4 118.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l160 160z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-d1bc63f6-2e54-444a-92a7-f4571e53b967\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 256 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%238ed1fc&quot; d=&quot;M246.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-160 160c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L178.7 256 41.4 118.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l160 160z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-5899ea92-ac0a-4e56-b609-4949386819f3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#8ed1fc\" d=\"M246.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-160 160c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L178.7 256 41.4 118.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l160 160z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ism-c.ma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">International School of Morocco<\/a>, which is located in Casablanca. The well-respected school requires <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL certification<\/a>, previous teaching experience, and native English fluency. Multilingualism and a master\u2019s degree are required.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 256 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%238ed1fc&quot; d=&quot;M246.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-160 160c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L178.7 256 41.4 118.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l160 160z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-6b8c9cbc-4cc6-4543-ab5a-02e3be6430d5\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#8ed1fc\" d=\"M246.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-160 160c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L178.7 256 41.4 118.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l160 160z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amideast.org\/morocco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">AMIDEAST<\/a> is a nonprofit organization with offices in Rabat and Casablanca that promotes education and development in the Middle East and North Africa. Its job postings page occasionally lists English teaching positions in Morocco.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 256 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%238ed1fc&quot; d=&quot;M246.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-160 160c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L178.7 256 41.4 118.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l160 160z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-a8e726e1-1f2c-4b5a-8506-c13b0035564d\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#8ed1fc\" d=\"M246.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-160 160c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L178.7 256 41.4 118.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l160 160z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asm.ac.ma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The American School of Marrakesh<\/a> requires all teachers to hold a BA or MA degree, a TEFL certification, and prior teaching experience.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Teach-English-in-Morocco-03.jpg\" alt=\"Night view of Marrakech\u2019s Jemaa el-Fnaa market filled with people and glowing food stalls.\" class=\"wp-image-40576\" style=\"width:559px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Teach-English-in-Morocco-03.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Teach-English-in-Morocco-03-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Teach-English-in-Morocco-03-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Jemaa el-Fnaa Square in Marrakech is a must-see location that comes alive after sunset.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-what-do-people-say-about-teaching-in-morocco\">What do people say about teaching in Morocco?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridge alum and EFL teacher Jennifer Collis shared, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI was already an online teacher when I got hired to teach English abroad at a school in Morocco, so I kept my online job as a side gig. Since teaching online actually paid more than my in-person job, working just a few extra hours a week made it possible for me to worry less about money and focus more on traveling and experiencing the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching English in Morocco offers more than just a job; it\u2019s a chance to live immersed in history, hospitality, and stunning diversity. Whether you\u2019re teaching in a crowded city classroom, tutoring privately, or combining in-person and online work, Morocco\u2019s welcoming culture and growing demand for English make it an inspiring destination for both new and experienced teachers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-whether-you-are-starting-your-first-teaching-job-or-searching-for-a-new-country-to-work-in-bridge%E2%80%99s-teaching-english-abroad-page-gives-you-a-clear-overview-of-what-to-expect-and-how-to-get-ready-\"><em>Whether you are starting your first teaching job or searching for a new country to work in, <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/teaching-english-abroad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge\u2019s Teaching English Abroad page<\/a> gives you a clear overview of what to expect and how to get ready.<\/em><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for a warm Mediterranean climate, rich history, and fascinating culture? 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