Our Events
Our organization has been dedicated to promoting cultural exchange, leadership development, and community engagement, particularly within the Moroccan-American community. Over the years, we have successfully hosted high-profile cultural events, such as Celebrate Morocco!, bringing together renowned Moroccan artists and public figures to showcase Morocco’s rich heritage. We have also led impactful initiatives like the annual Moroccan Heritage Car Rally, uniting the community in solidarity and celebration of the Green March.
Currently, we are expanding our efforts through programs like Leaders of Tomorrow: A Cross-Cultural Leadership Experience, which will take students to Morocco for an immersive learning experience. Through these programs, we continue to build meaningful connections and create transformative opportunities for young leaders.
Upcoming Events & Initiatives
Leaders of Tomorrow: A Cross-Cultural Leadership Experience
June 15-29, 2025
The Leaders of Tomorrow program is a transformative two-week leadership and cultural immersion experience designed for college-bound and college students. It aims to inspire future Moroccan American leaders by connecting them with their Moroccan culture while equipping them with essential leadership skills for personal and professional growth. Participants will explore Morocco's rich history, culture, and modern advancements through curated workshops, networking opportunities, and cultural experiences across several iconic cities. We are currently planning to take NINE outstanding students on this transformative journey. In addition to our students, we are also hosting The Nyah Project, a nonprofit leadership development organization dedicated to empowering youth through impactful travel experiences. Their program includes 12 students and 5 adult mentors, bringing our total group size to over 30 travelers. We are hoping to expand the opportunity to more participants. Our goal is to make this experience accessible to as many deserving students as possible.
Past Events & Initiatives
Celebrate Morocco!
November 2024
On November 16th & 17th of 2024, the Moroccan American Cultural Society of Florida proudly hosted Celebrate Morocco! a two-day celebration in Orlando, FL, honoring the historical and cultural significance of the Green March and Moroccan Independence. This event was designed to bring together the Moroccan diaspora, their allies, and cultural enthusiasts from across the globe to commemorate Morocco’s rich heritage, unity, and resilience. The first day of the celebration, held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, featured a spectacular evening that blended tradition with modernity. The second day carried the celebration into the streets of Orlando with our 5th Annual Moroccan Heritage Car Rally, a moving display of pride and community spirit. Together, these events served not only as a tribute to Morocco’s historical milestones but also as a platform to connect generations of the Moroccans and their supporters. This celebration was more than an event; it was a meaningful statement of pride and belonging, uniting over 1000 attendees and participants from across the United States and around the world.
Moroccan Heritage Car Rally
December 2020, November 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, & Upcoming 2025
The first iteration of this event was the Drive for Peace in December of 2020. The founder of the Moroccan American Cultural Society of Florida, Mr. Samir Fkiyi, came up with the idea as a way to honor and support the Moroccan people abroad who were maintaining the peace during the conflicts in the Moroccan Sahara. Because of the pandemic, he wanted to think of a way for all Moroccans in Central Florida to gather, but to do so safely. The idea of staying in our cars and driving the streets like a parade was created! The success of that event inspired others to organize their own drives, which Mr. Fkiyi helped plan the rallies in Washington D.C. and Arkansas. The Drive for Peace in Washington D.C. caught the attention of major news networks in Morocco, including 2M, which broadcasted a seven minute segment on the event, and interviewed many participants and organizers, including Mr. Fkiyi. The 2nd Drive for Peace was held in November 2021. Our 2022, 2023, & 2024 events were also featured on the Moroccan National News networks 2M, SNRT News, and Medi1 TV.
Interfaith Ramadan Iftar
March 2025
On March 22, 2025, we successfully hosted our first Interfaith Iftar in Orlando, Florida. This special gathering brought together a diverse group of attendees, including community leaders, business professionals, and guests from various cultural and religious backgrounds. The event’s primary objective was to promote cultural understanding by sharing the spirit of Ramadan with both Muslims and non-Muslims. Guests were welcomed with traditional Moroccan hospitality enjoying an authentic iftar meal. Beyond the shared meal, the evening was enriched with meaningful discussions about the significance of Ramadan, its values of compassion, generosity, and self-reflection, and how it serves as a bridge for cultural exchange.
FusionFest
November 2022, 2023, 2024, & Upcoming 2025
Our organization is deeply engaged with FusionFest, a nonprofit initiative under the Orange County Government. Over the past three years, we have proudly represented Morocco at their annual festival, a vibrant celebration embracing the diverse tapestry of Orlando's communities. This dynamic event spotlights a rich spectrum of music, art, fashion, heritage, and more, reflecting the multifaceted cultures thriving in Orlando. Since 2023, I have had the privilege of serving as the Cultural Display curator, entrusted with bringing together a variety of countries and cultures to showcase their distinctiveness. Our goal this year is to have Moroccans participating in each category, including music, dance, fashion, and food.
With FusionFest, we have also participated in multiple parades holding our Moroccan flag, including the St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Martin Luther King Day Parade 2024 & 2025, and the Christmas Parade.
Moroccan Heritage Day
November 6, 2022
Our annual event celebrating Moroccan history and heritage. This event took place in Orlando, FL, where we had over 350 attendees. The event focused on our history of Independence, and included live entertainment, authentic food, henna art, and more!
FIFA World Cup Watch Parties
December 10 & 14, 2022
The Moroccan National Teams historic run in the 2022 FIFA World Cup was celebrated by Moroccans all around the world. To bring our local community together, we hosted two watch parties where we had the game broadcast on a large truck, and provided snacks and refreshments.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Jan 2025, 2025
On January 15, 2024 & January 20, 2025, members of MACS and the Moroccan community in Orlando volunteered for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service by joining other groups to package over one million meals to feed the homeless and less fortunate families in our area. It was an uplifting and inspiring event that showed how unified Orlando is to make a difference for others. Our first year we had eight volunteers, and this year we had nineteen!
Express Yourself Art & Poetry Contest
April 2024
Our first arts contest honoring the diverse talents of the community. With the support of esteemed judges, including Consul General Abdelkader EL Jamoussi, the event fostered cultural pride, inspired meaningful dialogue, and strengthened the bonds between diverse communities through the universal language of art and poetry.
CyberCrime Workshop / Morocco
January 2025
On January 9, 2025, we partnered with the Al-Yamama Association for Supporting Prison Correctional Inmates and Reducing the Risks of Addiction, to organize an awareness seminar titled Cybercrime: Raising the World's Awareness of the Moroccans of America. The goal of this seminar was to deliver legal, technical and psychological information to the attendees, to introduce them to the seriousness of this growing phenomenon and ways of dealing with it. The guest speakers included individuals with an expertise in law, technology, and psychology.
Nyah Project Collaboration
July 2024
In collaboration with the Moroccan American Cultural Society of Florida, the Nyah Project embarked on a transformative journey through Morocco, offering students an immersive experience that combined cultural heritage, academic enrichment, and leadership growth. The comprehensive program we were able to coordinate offered the students unparalleled exposure to Moroccan history, innovation, and culture. We ensured seamless logistics, access to prestigious institutions, and enriching experiences that left a lasting impact on the participants.
MACS Networking & Other Meetings
On February 1, 2024 we held our first networking meetup where we reserved 20 exclusive spots for Moroccan and American business professionals to meet and discuss new ideas. Overall, we had a great meeting and are scheduling more meetups throughout the year. I also had the privilege to meet leaders of our community including Consul Jamoussi, Mayor Jerry Demings of Orange County, Sheriff Marcos Lopez of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Consul of Columbia Rafael Garcia, US Representative to Congress Darren Soto, and FL State Representative Anna Eskamani in separate meetings and gatherings.
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