The program brought together French and English teachers, who assisted to guest lectures, different workshops and shared teaching techniques and materials. The kingdom of Morocco is a North African country, along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coast. The climate is very mild. Agriculture is the main source of wealth. The techniques, however, still are very traditional, such as horse drawn plows.
People sell their products at the market, where no prices are marked.
If you want a reasonable price but look foreign, you have to argue, show your dark side, have a huge display of emotion, haggle or shop with a native. Mrs. Brown described the people as being very warm, friendly, and hospitable, genuinely happy, despite their problems. They are family oriented and enjoy company, making everybody feel welcomed. It's all part of their Islamic heritage, which produces strong feelings among them. The youth see education as the only means to obtain a job and gain status.