Join Fulbright alumni from around the world in Marrakech, Morocco, from Nov. 3 through 7 for an exciting collaboration between the Fulbright Association, the Moroccan Fulbright Alumni Association (MFAA), the Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange, and the U.S. Department of State.  And while you’re there, take the opportunity to visit some of Morocco’s beautiful scenic and cultural sites.  For preliminary meeting schedules, registration information and forms, and travel and tour information on Morocco, please visit

http://www.fulbright.org/conference

The Fulbright Association’s 29^th annual conference, “Fulbright Alumni:  Expressions in Civil Society,” will begin on Friday evening, Nov. 3, and run through Sunday evening, Nov. 5.  The MFAA’s conference, “Morocco in Western Art,” will begin on Monday, Nov. 6 and run through Tuesday, Nov. 7.

The Fulbright Association annual conference will be held at the Kenzi Farah Hotel, located just outside the old medina in the Hivernage district of Marrakech.  Discounted room rates are available for the duration of both conferences for the nightly rate of 680 dirhams (≈US$78) for a single room or 880 dirhams (≈US$100) for a double room, plus tax (21 dirhams or ≈US$2.50 per night).  All rooms include daily breakfast.   

New this year:  The Fulbright Association conference blog with updates on both conferences and diverse information related to the conference themes, Morocco, and other topics of interest.  Check it out today at http://www.Morocco2006.org.

We hope to be with you in Marrakech this November when Fulbright alumni from around the world celebrate the 60^th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.