In spring 2025, the Babel team conducted a week-long field research trip across six Moroccan cities. This in-country phase was a defining feature of the year, offering students the chance to deepen their research, connect with local realities, and represent the Initiative in various institutional and community settings.

One of the highlights of the visit was a volunteering activity with JOOD ONG, where students took part in a local food distribution effort. This initiative reflected Babel's commitment to giving back to the communities in which it conducts its work.

Throughout the trip, the team engaged with over 50 stakeholders, including high-level figures such as Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, and Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Minister of Economy and Finance. Other key interlocutors included the UNHCR office in Rabat, professors at Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, and the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Marseille.

The team also conducted visits to a number of institutions, including the Parliament of Morocco, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, UNHCR Morocco Headquarters, the Institut Français of Rabat, the Hôtel de Ville de Marrakech, and the headquarters of Telquel magazine. These visits formed a core part of the team’s exposure to Morocco’s institutional and cultural landscape

In total, the Morocco year brought together 60 students — researchers, board members, and shadows — supported by €20,000 in funding. The trip marked one of the Babel Initiative's most extensive field programs to date, strengthening both the academic and community-facing dimensions of the project.