DR ‹ › The Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange (MACECE), in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Washington, D.C., hosted a reception in Washington, D.C., on February 9 to honor the Fulbright community. The event brought together Moroccan Fulbright scholars currently pursuing master's and doctoral studies in the United States, Moroccan and American alumni of the program, representatives of the U.S. State Department, partners from Amideast and the World Bank, as well as members of the Moroccan diaspora. Among the distinguished guests were Amideast President Greta Holtz and Moroccan-American engineer and philanthropist Sir Charles Dahan. The reception took place as the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its independence, coinciding with the commemoration of 250 years of uninterrupted Moroccan-American relations, highlighting the depth of a partnership rooted in shared values and long-standing cooperation. In his opening remarks, Morocco's ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, underscored the historic and strategic nature of bilateral ties, recalling Morocco's recognition of the United States as a nation and Washington's explicit support for Morocco's territorial integrity. MACECE Executive Director Dr. Rebecca Geffner emphasized the role of academic and cultural exchanges in carrying this legacy forward, noting that the Fulbright Program—set to mark its 80th anniversary in 2026—remains a living bridge between the two countries. The reception provided an opportunity for networking across generations of Fulbright alumni and reaffirmed a shared commitment to dialogue, mutual understanding, and the future of Moroccan-American relations.
