In September 1920 Maurits moved to Haarlem in a final attempt to try follow his father's wish that he study architecture and he enrolled at the School for Architecture and Decorative Arts.
Noong Setyembre 1920 Maurits inilipat sa Haarlem sa isang huling pagtatangka upang subukang sundin ang kanyang ama nais na siya ng pag-aaral architecture at siya sumali sa Paaralan para sa Architecture at pandekorasyon Arts.