Dates
From: November 11, 2024
To: November 25 2024
Duration
15 Days
Cities
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco
Why The EdTour?
Mark the return of EdTour – North Africa! Our second visit to Saudi Arabia promises even more exploration and adventure. We will continue our journey in Egypt and Tunisia before ending our travels in the colorful cityscapes of Morocco. During EdTour – North Africa Fall 2023, we met over 2000 promising students in the North African region prompting us to return.
Be ready to meet students, parents, and high school counselors across North Africa. Our tours offer a mix of school visits and Counselor Socials – our counselor only networking events. Mini college fairs in some countries will be organized in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy and EducationUSA (tentative for some countries).
The EdTour tries to maintain a balance between educational and fun activities. Cultural and historical activities are planned throughout the tour. From culinary experiences to strolling through local bazaars, EdTour – North Africa has it all!
Why EdTour - North Africa?
- Egypt, Tunisia & Morocco have a combined population of 152.94 million!
- Saudi Arabia’s youth (ages 14-24) literacy rate is 100%.
- Egypt is ranked third amongst MENA countries with more than 50,000 students seeking international degrees each year.
- Morocco’s youth population (ages 14 – 24) stands at 6.9 million forming 16.2% of the country’s total population.
- According to Open Doors 2022/2023, the number of students studying in the U.S. from Egypt: 4247 (7.1% increase from previous year), Morocco: 1603 (9.3%), Tunisia: 680 (10.2%) and Saudi Arabia: 15,989.
- According to UNESCO, in the year 2022/2023 the number of students studying in the U.S. from Saudi Arabia: 23,225, Egypt: 3657, Tunisia: 504, Morocco: 1234.
COUNTRIES
Who is this program for?
Undergraduate Admissions Representatives
- Visit 4-8 high schools in each city.
- Network with high school counselors through our counselor socials.
- Meet students/parents during events hosted at various schools.
- Mini college fairs in collaboration with EducationUSA (tentative).
- You will meet some Graduate degree seeking students during the mini college fairs as well.
For more information, please visit our FAQ page or email us at info@edprograms.org
Sightseeing/Other Activities
- Giza Pyramids & Bibliotheca Alexandrina – Egypt
- Jeddah Waterfront Harbour – Saudi Arabia
- Bardo National Museum – Tunisia
- Hassan II Mosque – Morocco
Full-time Tour Director
Ground Transportation
Networking Events
Official Receptions
Some Cultural Activities
All Gratuities
Security Personnel
Although Hotel and Visa fees are not included in the tour cost; we will facilitate our tour participants negotiated corporate rates for the hotels. Any documentation needed for the visa shall be provided by EdPrograms. We prefer to stay in Marriott properties (where available) during all our tours.
Eligibility Requirements
- This tour is open to accredited higher education institutions only.
- Institutions must be two-year, four-year, and graduate degree-granting institutions.
- Tour participants need to be full-time admissions employees of the participating institution.
- Alumni and recruitment agents can not represent the registered institution on our tours.
- Universities will be reviewed by the advisory board in case of exceeding tour capacity.
- Participating Institutions must adhere to the NAFSA’s Statement of Ethical Principles.
Past Programs
