American Arts Center – Casablanca

## An independent arts hub in Gauthier The **American Arts Center (AAC)** is a nonprofit multidisciplinary venue established as an extension of the American Language Center Casablanca and the American Cultural Association. At **2 Rue Khalil Matrane** in the Gauthier district, it brings creative practitioners, educators and audiences together through stage performance, cinema, visual art, workshops and intercultural exchange. ## A theatre-cinema and exhibition spaces The centre describes **284 sq m of facilities**, including a **150-seat wood-panelled theatre/cinema with mezzanine**, **three floors of exhibition space**, audiovisual-equipped meeting rooms and a fifth-floor panoramic area with terrace. These complementary spaces accommodate screenings, live events, artist presentations, training and discussion. Exact event seating and access arrangements should be confirmed for each programme. ## Supporting creators and communities Its activities include artist workshops, studio classes, open public events, professional development, arts education, international exchange and residency programmes. The initiative places particular emphasis on giving local and regional artists opportunities to develop and present their work, while making culture accessible to the surrounding community. ## Visitor essentials - **Address:** 2 Rue Khalil Matrane (formerly Rue Balzac), Gauthier, Casablanca. - **Landmark:** within walking distance of Parc de la Ligue Arabe. - **Published centre opening hours:** daily, 10 am–8 pm; individual performances follow their own schedules. - **Programme and contacts:** [American Arts Center official website](https://aca.org.ma/american-arts-center/). - **Admission:** ticketing and registration vary by event. ## Events and nearby stages Culturama archives performances at the venue, including [Jalil Tijani's pre-tour comedy show](/agenda/jalil-tijani-dernier-rodage-avant-tourn-e-casablanca-2025-02-20-63bbd0aa-aaf6-4cf7-9782-76bd35c78fdb) and [Stand-up Comedy Night](/agenda/stand-up-comedy-night-casablanca-2024-11-20-55522533-55af-4d75-bb54-96ddee4520c6). Other performing-arts destinations in Casablanca include [Studio des Arts Vivants](/institutions/studio-arts-vivants) and [Théâtre 121](/institutions/theatre-121-institut-francais-casablanca). **Sources:** [American Cultural Association](https://aca.org.ma/american-arts-center/) and [American Language Center Casablanca](https://alccasablanca.com/the-aac/).