About Al Akhawayn

Inaugurated in 1995 by the late King Hassan II of Morocco and the late King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, Al Akhawayn University redefines the classic American liberal arts educational experience on an architecturally stunning modern campus amidst the glory of Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains.

  • Uniquely international common core program for all undergraduate students, providing the basis for a well-rounded global, Moroccan education.
  • Rich academics, in English, encouraging choice and experimentation, in all schools and programs of study.
  • Comfortable, safe, exciting residential student life on campus and in Ifrane, featuring hundreds of University student-run activities, with over 96 percent of undergraduates living on campus with roommates from around Morocco and around the world.
  • The peace and pleasures of Ifrane, a center for outdoor exploration of mountains, streams, lakes, and more, with many entertainment options and easy access to Rabat, Casablanca, Fez, Meknes, and more.

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Briefly Noted

Karim Moustaghfir, Associate Professor of Human Resource Development at Al Akhawayn University, presented a paper entitled "Entrepreneurial Learning in Higher Education" in the 2012 Finnish Entrepreneurship and Innovation Network (FINPIN) Conference on Entrepr…