Experiences That Connect Us - Our Events
At MACS, our events are more than gatherings, they are opportunities to experience culture, build connections, recognize leadership, and bring communities together.
From Moroccan heritage celebrations and cultural showcases to youth leadership experiences, film, music, art, community gatherings, and cross-cultural initiatives, our programs create spaces where people can learn, participate, and connect.
Each experience reflects our commitment to celebrating Moroccan heritage while opening the door to meaningful exchange with the diverse communities around us. Whether bringing generations together, introducing new audiences to Moroccan culture, or giving young people opportunities to lead, MACS events are designed to create lasting connections and shared experiences.
Events, Programs, & Initiatives
Our Signature Events & Programs
Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 & 2026
Leaders of Tomorrow is MACS’s signature youth leadership and cultural immersion program, connecting Moroccan-American students with Morocco through an experience designed to strengthen leadership, cultural identity, and a deeper understanding of their heritage.
In 2025 and 2026, student groups traveled across Morocco, visiting cultural landmarks, universities, businesses, media organizations, and public institutions while meeting leaders and professionals across a range of fields. Through these experiences, participants gained firsthand insight into Morocco’s history, culture, institutions, innovation, and growing global role.
More than a journey to Morocco, Leaders of Tomorrow is an opportunity for our youth to see themselves as part of a larger community and to recognize their potential to build bridges between Morocco, the United States, and the communities they serve.
Interfaith Ramadan Iftar 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. Hosted in partnership with Banque Populaire.
Celebrate Morocco! 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.
Youth Iftar - Ftour Bladi BCP Iftar 2026
Hosted by the MACS Junior Board, the Ftour Bladi Banque Centrale Populaire Youth Iftar brought young people together for an evening of community, connection, and cultural exchange during Ramadan.
Designed and led by our emerging youth leaders, the gathering created a welcoming space for young people to connect with one another, learn about Moroccan traditions, share an Iftar meal, and build meaningful relationships across cultures and backgrounds.
More than a celebration, the Youth Iftar gave our Junior Board an opportunity to put leadership into action by planning, organizing, and creating an experience for their peers while carrying forward the values of community and cultural connection that define MACS. Hosted in partnership with Banque Centrale Populaire & The French Cafe /Hamlin.
AFCON Watch Parties 2026
MACS brought the community together to experience the excitement of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosting watch parties for the semifinal and final matches. Families, friends, and supporters gathered to cheer, celebrate, and share in the energy of Morocco’s journey on the continental stage.
The watch parties created a welcoming space for community, connection, and shared pride by bringing people together through the universal language of football. Hosted in partnership with The Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Miami, Royal Air Maroc, & Banque Centrale Populaire.
Legacy of Unity 2025
Held in November 2025 to commemorate the Green March, MACS’s Legacy of Unity event brought the community together for a two-day celebration honoring Morocco’s history, culture, and enduring spirit of unity. The 2025 edition marked the 50th anniversary of the Green March and featured three connected experiences.
The celebration began at Orlando City Hall, where MACS welcomed community and civic leaders, inaugurated its first Junior Board, and brought cultures together through multicultural entertainment. The second day continued with a screening of The Call, a film dedicated to honoring the journey of those 350,000 Moroccans who peacefully participated in the Green March 50 years ago. It was followed by the Moroccan Heritage Car Rally, a MACS community tradition celebrating Moroccan heritage and commemorating the legacy of the Green March.
Together, these experiences brought history, culture, youth leadership, and community connection into one shared celebration, creating meaningful opportunities for generations and cultures to come together.
Moroccan Heritage Car Rally 2020 - 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, & 2025 events were also featured on the Moroccan National News networks 2M, SNRT News, and Medi1 TV.
FIFA World Cup Watch Parties 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 on December 10 & 14, 2022, where we had the game broadcast on a large truck, and provided snacks and refreshments.
Candidate Forums - Partner 2026
MACS co-hosted a political candidate forum bringing together candidates for Orange and Osceola County to engage directly with members of the community. The forum provided an opportunity for residents to hear from candidates, learn about issues affecting our local communities, and participate in meaningful civic dialogue.
Through initiatives like this, MACS encourages civic engagement and helps create spaces where diverse voices can come together, exchange ideas, and become more informed participants in their communities.
Express Yourself Art & Poetry Contest 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.
Moroccan Heritage Day 2022
On November 6, 2022, we hosted out first 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!
Event Participation or Co-Hosting
Quran Night - Sponsor 2026
MACS sponsored a special evening celebrating young participants and their dedication to learning and reciting the Quran. Children had the opportunity to share selected Quranic verses with family and community members, and each participant was recognized with a certificate and a special reward.
The evening celebrated the importance of faith, learning, family, and community while encouraging young people to continue developing their knowledge and connection to their heritage.
Arab Festival Participant 2023, 2026
MACS participated in the Arab Festival by creating a dedicated Moroccan cultural display that introduced festival visitors to Morocco’s rich heritage, traditions, and identity. Guests were invited to explore the display and enjoy complimentary samples of authentic Moroccan tea.
The experience offered a welcoming opportunity to share Moroccan culture with the wider Central Florida community and celebrate the diversity and richness of the Arab world.
FusionFest Participant 2022 - 2026
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2024-2026
On Jan 15, 2024, Jan 20, 2025, & Jan 19, 2026, 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, the second year we had nineteen, and this year we had over 50 volunteers on our team!
CyberCrime Workshop / Morocco 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 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.
