Morocco Unit Study | Geography Curriculum & Hands-On Activities for Kids

Discover Morocco with our hands-on, literature-based unit study that includes lessons in geography, language arts, science, music, math, and more.

Read The Storyteller and explore the tradition of elders as storytellers in Morocco. Students will learn about sustainable energy and the ecosystem of the Sahara Desert, explore Moroccan weaving and visual literacy through Rossomat, prepare shakshuka and Moroccan mint tea, and play Dnifri.

✅ What You're Purchasing:

Global Explorers unit studies are literature-based frameworks built around curated books, mapwork, journaling, and cultural activities. Books and some media resources are referenced but not included. Each unit study provides structured lesson plans and ready-to-use printables.

✅ What's Included:



• Morocco Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Morocco’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
• Morocco Mapwork Activity: Students will locate major cities, geographical features, and cultural landmarks on an outline map and are encouraged to personalize their maps with illustrations, labels, and symbols that reflect what they’ve learned about the country.
• Literature Study: Read and discuss The Storyteller while exploring the importance of oral storytelling traditions.
• The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Morocco.
• Ecosystem of the Sahara Desert: Students will explore how plants and animals are specially adapted to survive in desert environments.
• Science Notebooking: Explore renewable energy sources and Morocco’s role in sustainable energy initiatives.
• Copywork: Explore proverbs from Africa while strengthening handwriting and comprehension skills.
• Creative Arts: Learn about Moroccan weaving traditions and explore visual literacy through Rossomat-inspired activities.
• Cooking Class: Prepare shakshuka and Moroccan mint tea while learning about traditional Moroccan flavors and hospitality.
• Global Games: Play Dnifri, a traditional Moroccan strategy game that encourages logical thinking.

✅ Bonus Materials:

• Printable Global Explorers Cookbook Page for Morocco
• Discover Morocco: Bingo Challenge activity sheet
• Morocco Unit Overview Sheet
• Access to our optional digital planning tool in Notion
• Plus, more than a dozen extra printable resources, such as book passports, food chain pyramid templates, and more!

Format: Printable PDF + Optional Digital Access

Best For: Homeschoolers, co-ops, enrichment, Montessori continent studies, and classroom geography units

Why Choose Global Explorers?

At the Global Explorers Club, we believe geography should feel like an adventure. Our flexible, secular unit studies are designed to spark curiosity, celebrate cultural diversity, and connect children to the world around them. Whether you use every activity or choose a few, our unit studies can be easily adapted for different learners and teaching styles.