The Moroccan American Cultural Center (MACC) works to build stronger cultural and educational ties between Morocco and the U.S. through its support of programs that enhance bilateral relations and cooperation.
The Moroccan American Cultural Center (MACC) was created in 2003 as an initiative of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. Since its inception, MACC has undertaken a range of projects including:
Special events
- Sponsorship of the Maghreb Center’s 2007-2008 Speaker Series
- Hosting a launch party for the 2007-2008 season of events showcasing Moroccan art and cuisine
- Sponsorship of the Middle East Institute’s 2007 Summer Garden Series on Andalusian culture in Islamic Spain
Grant Endowments and Application Assistance
- Developing scholarships for U.S. students studying abroad in Morocco
- Supporting programs for literacy and children's education in rural Morocco
- Assisting educators, students and artists in preparing grant applications and fundraising for other Morocco-related projects
Educational programs
- Supporting university programs that provide opportunities for presentations on Morocco
- Organizing visits to the Embassy of Morocco for elementary and secondary school students
- Creating a database of Moroccan art present in US museums
- Offering an internship program for graduate and undergraduate students interested in Morocco
- Supporting research on topics that broaden information materials about Morocco otherwise unavailable to the general public
- In the 2007-2008 season, MACC will continue to develop resources for students and teachers, host events which celebrate and share the rich diversity of Moroccan culture, and support programs which enhance cultural and educational ties between the US and Morocco as well as across the Maghreb.
For more information about MACC and its upcoming programs please contact:
Kara Johnson, Program Coordinator, info@moroccanamericancenter.com
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