Since its inception in 2003, The Moroccan British society (MBS),
presided over by H.H. Princess Lalla Joumala, has had for mission:
(...) to provide means of all kinds likely to allow the Moroccan and
the British peoples to acquire a better mutual understanding of their
civilizations, cultures, and political, academic, scientific, economic,
financial, and commercial institutions so as to promote and foster their
friendly relations and their cooperative ties in every domain. (Article 2,
MBS statutes)
Within this framework, MBS cooperates with various institutions
and official entities of both countries to foster a climate of increased
cooperation. It endeavours to initiate joint projects, support student
exchange programs, promote the teaching of English and Arabic, and
contribute to improved inter-cultural dialogue and understanding,
through the organization of conferences and seminars.
In October 2004, MBS endowed “The Mohammed VI Fellowship in
Moroccan and Mediterranean Studies” St. Antony’s College, Oxford
University.
