If I had to pick one photo that captures my time in Morocco it would be this one: me and my host mom at the farewell party at the CCCL. She is genuinely one of the best parts of this whole trip. She is the kind of person that makes you feel lucky to have…
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Post It, Sell It, Own It
Our group’s morning started off at ANDD. Their mission is to support project leaders, specifically women and youth, by giving them practical tools to create, develop, and digitize their projects. I found it interesting that they offer more than one program, like for example this year they offered 3. They also change the ones they…
Average Won’t Cut It Anymore
We had a packed day today with both going to the site visit at MCISE and coming back to the CCCL for a talk about AI from Zouheir Lakhdissi. I find the topic of AI to always come up in this day and age so I’m choosing that topic to write about for my blog…
One Hour, One Idea, One Poster
Today we heard from Farah(one of my favorite speakers), the founder of CCCL right here in Rabat. She was genuinely one of those speakers you just don’t want to stop listening to. Her voice was mesmerizing to me. To sum her up she is engaging, funny, and the kind of person who makes you sit…
They Make It Look Easy. It Is Not.
Today we visited a women’s cooperative in Marrakesh and it ended up being one of the highlights of the whole trip. Walking in felt completely different from anything else we had done. It was calm, organized, and everything on display looked like it actually belonged there. They sell leather products in what felt like every…
Snapshots of Marrakesh
Colorful Fruit Market: My friends and I got invited to go on top of the fruit stand while music was playing through the market. I chose this photo because the fruit displays were so colorful and the whole atmosphere felt lively and welcoming. Turtles in the Souks: We randomly found these turtles while walking through the…
100% Full, 100% Inspiring
Today our group visited the Casablanca Technopark and I genuinely did not know what to expect walking in. The space itself felt modern and energetic, like a place where things are actually happening. We sat in on a presentation and heard from someone on the Technopark team about what it does, how it works, and…
Plot Twist: The Woman Who Made Your Rug Is Out-Earning Her Husband
This morning at the CCCL we heard two presentations that ended up having more of an impact on me than I expected. One was about the Anou cooperative, a women artisan cooperative based in Morocco, and the other was about the startup ecosystem here. Both left me thinking differently about business, products, and what it…
Between the Call to Prayer and the Atlantic: My Morocco So Far
This morning I headed to the CCCL where Moroccan women came to speak with us about religion, politics, and the role of women in their country. The session was incredibly interactive. We could ask questions at any point, and they genuinely wanted to hear about our own experiences from the few days we had already…
From the Classroom to the Souk
This week we had a teacher come to the CCCL to teach us some Arabic darija and she was so fun. I learned a lot of good beginner words that were quick to memorize and flowed right into day to day conversation. When I brought those new words home to my host family they were…
Inside the Walls
AI Paragraph: Life in Rabat blends tradition, modernity, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. As the capital of Morocco, Rabat feels more calm and organized than many larger Moroccan cities, while still being full of culture and history. Daily life often revolves around busy cafés, local markets, and walks along the Atlantic Ocean. The city is known for its…
What I Noticed on My First Day in Morocco
Arriving in Morocco, I quickly realised things were a little different from what I had expected. I thought it would feel more foreign, but Casablanca has a lot more western shops than I imagined. Familiar brands sit right next to street vendors and local cafés, and the city feels very modern. It was more than…
Before We Go
Hi! My name is Anna Lind, and I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh studying Finance and Accounting. I grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois, right outside of Chicago, and I am passionate about business and consulting. On campus, I am a member of Smart Women Securities, the American Marketing Association, and Pittsburgh…