El Kelaa des Sraghna

I arrived in Marrakech on a Tuesday evening. After an hour waiting at the passport control line, I headed outside and was greeted by my ride, who had been patiently waiting that whole time. He is the brains behind the school I will be volunteering at. Our hour and a half drive to El Kelaa des Sraghna was the perfect time for us to learn about each other. He shared how he grew up in a small town called Laattaouia on an olive farm and had the idea to create a language school there. His vision was not just any language school but one where students could interact and be exposed to other cultures . He strongly believed that enabling students to engage with foreigners would help expand their horizons and experiences. This belief led to the hybrid model the school thrives on today. It combines paid local teachers and volunteers from around the world. The volunteers stay at a nearby apartment and lead a few sessions each day with individuals or small groups of students. During these session...