From that point on, the ALCs became entirely supported by student tuition. In time, with rising popularity of English in Morocco, the Centers were able to open auxiliary branches, bringing the present number of ALCs to ten, located in Agadir, Casablanca, Fes, Kenitra, Marrakech, Meknes, Mohammedia, Rabat, Tangier and Tetouan. Our specific ALC in Casablanca was established in 1963 and is the largest institution of its kind in the kingdom, with a peak enrollment of nearly 4,000 students. The Center is housed in two neighboring villas on a palm-lined street in one of the more affluent areas in the center of the city. The streets are jammed with cars and the five-story apartment block is the dominant housing motif.
Modern dress prevails and veiled women are rare.
In North Africa, only Cairo can compete with Casa in terms of growth and vibrancy. This city facing out to the Atlantic seems more fully oriented to the international pattern of trade. Our program At the ALC, we teach to students from ages 5 to 60. Most of our classes are conducted in the evenings to accommodate our working and lyc e and university students. Most adult classes meet for a total of 3 hours per week, either once a week, twice a week, or three times a week.