An “American Corner” is a small, American-style library located within a local partner organization, usually a library. It is intended to be a friendly, accessible space, open to the public. An American Corner is a joint partnership project that promotes cooperation and understanding between the United States and Morocco.
It serves as regional resource centers for information and programs highlighting American culture, history, current events, and government. “American Corners” typically host discussion groups, seminars, digital video conferencing (DVCs), poster exhibits, and meetings with U.S. and local specialists on a wide range of American-focused topics. They act as a regional repository for the use of American-themed books, videos, DVDs, and CD-ROMs and provide free internet access and educational materials. Access to the American Corner’s collection is free and open to all interested citizens.
The American Corner is the first place to visit for accurate and up-to-date information about political, economic, cultural, educational and social trends in the United States. It also offers American speakers on a variety of topics and hosts a range of classes, clubs and activities. Speakers can lead discussions on topics as varied as U.S Sports, the U.S Constitution, U.S exchange programs, holiday traditions in the U.S., and more. In addition, many of the American Corners sponsor clubs, such as American music, poetry clubs, and video clubs, which allow people to practice their English or just learn more about American culture and traditions.
Currently there are two American Corners in Morocco – one in Marrakech and another in Oujda. For more details on services and current programs at the American Corners in Morocco, please contact the IRC of Rabat Webmaster_Rabat@state.gov or the IRC of Casablanca daramerica@state.gov or the American Corner staff directly using the information provided below:
Marrakech American Corner (MAC)
Faculté des Lettres et des Sciences Humaines
Amerchich – Daoudiate B.P. 2410, 40000 Marrakech
Tel: (+212) 524 30 27 42 – Fax : (+212) 5 24 30 20 39
American Space Oujda (ASO)
Bibliothèque Saoura
Bd. Mohammed VI, Oujda
Tel: (+212) 536 50.67.57
Email: espaceamericainoujda@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanSpaceOujda
