Beyond France: 10 Reasons These French Language Destinations Stand Out

Morocco

Two itineraries available - explore the Prometour Morocco programs.

1. French is the language of real life here

Morocco is officially bilingual - Arabic and French are woven into government, commerce, and daily conversation. Your students are not practicing French at a cafe. They are using it to navigate souks, talk to guides, and connect with locals. The stakes are real, and the motivation follows.

2. The oldest university in the world is in Fez

Students walk through Fes El Bali - a UNESCO World Heritage medina continuously inhabited since the 9th century - and stand in front of the University of al-Qarawiyyin, founded in 859 AD. It puts European history in perspective fast.

3. Roman ruins most students do not know exist

The stop at Volubilis - a UNESCO-listed Roman city in the Meknes region - surprises every group. Mosaics, basilicas, triumphal arches, still largely intact after 2,000 years. A gift for history and Latin teachers too.

4. Marrakesh hits different

The Djemaa El Fna square is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage site - a living theatre of storytellers, musicians, and street performers that has operated continuously since the 11th century. The Bahia Palace and Koutoubia Mosque round out an afternoon no textbook can replicate.

5. Two epic finales to choose from

The itinerary splits after Marrakesh into two distinct experiences:

• Atlas Mountains - A Berber village visit, a camel ride through Imlil Valley, and mountain landscapes most tourists never reach.
• Desert Adventure - A cooking class in Marrakesh, then a desert camp at Agafey: camel ride, traditional Moroccan dinner, campfire, and a night under the Saharan stars.

See the full Morocco itineraries - Highlights and Atlas Mountains or Desert Adventure

Martinique

One 9-day itinerary - explore the Prometour Martinique program. 

6. It is legally France - but nothing like France

Martinique is a French overseas territory. Euro, French language, French curriculum in schools. But the culture is entirely its own - shaped by Arawak and Carib indigenous roots, the African diaspora, and 400 years of Creole identity. Students arrive in France and feel like they have entered a completely different world.

7. The history of slavery told honestly and directly

La Savanne des Esclaves is a reconstructed slave village where a local guide walks students through the daily reality of enslaved life on the island. It is one of the most powerful curriculum moments in any Prometour itinerary - respectful, direct, and unforgettable.

8. A school visit with real Martinican students

Students spend a morning at a local school, interacting with peers their own age - entirely in French. This is the kind of exchange that makes language feel purposeful in a way no classroom exercise can.

9. Creole culture is alive and edible

Cooking, music, architecture - Creole identity shows up everywhere. Students visit the Jardin de Batala (3,000 tropical plant varieties), the Musee de la Banane, the 18th-century Habitation Clement estate, and end with a full-day catamaran sail with an authentic Creole lunch on board. Not a museum exhibit. A living culture.

10. One of the best beaches in the Caribbean - as a bonus

Les Salines consistently ranks among the top beaches in the entire Caribbean. It is not the point of the trip - but it does not hurt.

See the full Martinique itinerary - 9 days, all-inclusive

Both trips are fully planned, all-inclusive, and led by Prometour's bilingual tour directors. 33 years. 98% of groups say they would travel with us again.

Ready to explore options for your class? Contact your Prometour consultant for availability, pricing, and a personalized quote.