Al Minbar Institute Rabat, Morocco
- Activities include cooking, music, pottery, calligraphy and trips.
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation5
- Excellent rating of student apartments5
- Rabat is one of the top destinations our students liked most
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 70% of students are from USA
Location: Al Minbar Institute Rabat is an Arabic language institute located in the vibrant and unique capital city of Morocco, Rabat. The school is housed in the Hassan Quartier, a popular part of the city with much to offer in museums, places of cultural interest, amenities and eateries. Al Minbar Institute Rabat is around a 15-minute journey via public transport or a 30-minute walk from the city centre.
Course selection: The school supplies a range of courses suitable to students of all levels. In addition to Modern Standard Arabic, which is available over several schedules, the school also supplied Moroccan Arabic tuition over several schedules and is available to students of all levels.
Private tuition can also be booked in conjunction with or independently from any other course.
Getting around: The school is a short walk from the Rabat Ville train station, ensuring travel in and around the city can be made with ease. The Rabat - Salé International Airport is around a 30-minute taxi ride or 80-minute journey from the school via public transport.
Social and Cultural: Attractions and sites of social and cultural interest within walking distance of the school include the Bab Soufara Gate, the Bab Rouah Gate, the Museum of History and Civilisations, the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art, and several cafes, restaurants and eateries.
Arabic Courses
Intensive Modern Standard Arabic
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$195$186 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 780 741 | 1,170 1,112 | 1,560 1,482 | 1,950 1,853 | 2,340 2,223 | 2,920 2,774 | 4,250 4,038 | 6,150 5,843 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Arabic course before:
19 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 21 Dec 2026
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 18:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 15 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Intensive Moroccan Arabic20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$195$186 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 780 741 | 975 927 | 1,170 1,112 | 1,365 1,297 | 1,560 1,482 | 1,755 1,668 | 1,950 1,853 | 2,340 2,223 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Arabic course before:
19 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 11 May 2026
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 15 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Semi-Intensive Modern Standard Arabic 10 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$155$148 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 155 148 | 310 295 | 465 442 | 620 589 | 775 737 | 930 884 | 1,085 1,031 | 1,240 1,178 | 1,395 1,326 | 1,550 1,473 | 1,860 1,767 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Arabic course before:
19 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 21 Dec 2026
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Semi-Intensive Moroccan Arabic10 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$155$148 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 155 148 | 310 295 | 465 442 | 620 589 | 775 737 | 930 884 | 1,085 1,031 | 1,240 1,178 | 1,395 1,326 | 1,550 1,473 | 1,860 1,767 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Arabic course before:
19 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 21 Dec 2026
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Academic Semester: Intensive Modern Standard Arabic20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Offer!from$167$159 / week More
| Weeks | 12 |
|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 2,000 1,900 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:2026: 19 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 21 Dec 2026See starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Arabic course before:
19 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 21 Dec 2026
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 12 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 15 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Evening Course - Modern Standard Arabic 3 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$35$34 / week More
| Weeks | 10 |
|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 350 333 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Evening Course: Moroccan Arabic2 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$35$34 / week More
| Weeks | 10 |
|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 350 333 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Online Intensive Course: Modern Standard Arabic10 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$155$148 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 155 148 | 310 295 | 465 442 | 620 589 | 775 737 | 930 884 | 1,085 1,031 | 1,240 1,178 | 1,395 1,326 | 1,550 1,473 | 1,860 1,767 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
One-to-One Arabic Lessons 5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$125$119 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 125 119 | 250 238 | 375 357 | 500 475 | 625 594 | 750 713 | 875 832 | 1,000 950 | 1,125 1,069 | 1,250 1,188 | 1,500 1,425 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Two-to-One Arabic Lessons 5 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$140$133 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 140 133 | 280 266 | 420 399 | 560 532 | 700 665 | 840 798 | 980 931 | 1,120 1,064 | 1,260 1,197 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,680 1,596 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Our prices for Al Minbar Institute include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Student opinions about Al Minbar Institute, Rabat
Al Minbar Institute, Rabat
I believe that nowadays there are countless alternatives to not having a projector and laptop in the classroom: we could have read news from any Moroccan newspaper in print, listened to a radio station, used our cell phones to listen to a podcast, translated a song, solved a crossword puzzle, and so on. In short, they showed very little interest in making up for the classroom’s shortcomings, even though I asked them that I also wanted to practice other skills beyond oral expression.
I don’t know what courses at other levels are like. However, based on the reviews I’ve read, they seem to be much more satisfying, and I’m glad, because the staff —it must be said— is very friendly, and there’s a good atmosphere at the school. I sincerely regret that my experience doesn’t allow for a more positive evaluation.”
So, the next station is Tokyo!!!”
Ratings of Al Minbar Institute compared to ratings of all schools in Morocco
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Al Minbar Institute
- Arabic teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 40% male / 60% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Al Minbar Institute.
- Year of school foundation
- 2020
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Kitchen for student use
Library
Movie room
Games room
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Free water dispenser
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Laundry (paid)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Internship placement guidance service (paid)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Arabic homestays available
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Halal food offered at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Accessible Toilet
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 70% |
| Italy | 50% |
| Spain | 35% |
| Germany | 30% |
| France | 30% |
| Switzerland | 25% |
| England | 20% |
| China | 15% |
| Netherlands | 15% |
| Turkey | 15% |
| Sweden | 15% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 35% |
| 25-34 years | 30% |
| 35-50 years | 15% |
| >50 years | 10% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 36Adult courses - Throughout the year: 30Junior courses - In summer: 15Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years6 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 40Adult courses Throughout the year: 25Junior courses In summer: 10Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
- Average age of students
- In summer: 22 yearsThroughout the year: 27 years
Information for all courses offered by Al Minbar Institute
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $30
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately $45 per course level.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 25 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 01 May 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 01 May 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Airport transfer
- Rabat-Sale Airport:
- $30 one way
$60 return (both ways) - Mohammed V International Airport:
- $80 one way
$160 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Cooking workshop, Calligraphy workshop, Handicrafts, games
Adults - Paid activities
- Al-Minbar organizes weekly local visits to different historical and cultural places in Rabat and surrounding areas, like Kasbah Oudaya, Museums, Chellah, Hassan Tour.
Trips:
- Casablanca-Marrakesh: USD 200,
- Chefchaoun-Tanger: USD 170,
- Moroccan desert: USD 200,
- Fes-Volubilis-Meknes: USD 170.
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
4 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$155/ week Show more
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 155 | 310 | 465 | 620 | 775 | 930 | 1085 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 155 |
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| Price in $ |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 14:00-23:55
- Check-out
- Saturday 8:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- $27 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 100
Studio Apartment Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
$270/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ | 270 | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 1890 | 2160 | 2700 | 3240 | 270 |
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| Price in $ |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 14:00-22:55
- Check-out
- Saturday 10:00-13:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- $47 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 30 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 1
Student Apartment
3 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$175/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | 875 | 1050 | 1225 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 175 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 14:00-22:55
- Check-out
- Saturday 10:00-13:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- $30 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 30 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 100
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Terms of Al Minbar Institute
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school





- Legal name/parent company
- Al Minbar Institute | Tax registration ID: 2941084000073
Visa Documents
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.







