## Identity and non-profit status
Founded in **1988**, **American Language Center Kenitra** is a member of the **American Cultural Association (ACA)**, an independent Moroccan non-profit rather than a U.S. Embassy office. The centre stands at **2 Boulevard El Qadissia opposite Kénitra’s new railway station**. It combines English-language education with **intercultural understanding, creative activity and community participation** for learners across the city and surrounding area.
## Libraries, workshops and cultural activities
Its **recently renovated lending library contains over 4,000 books**, including fiction, poetry, plays, short stories, non-fiction, graded readers and books for children. The library allows **two books to be borrowed for two weeks**, subject to its rules. Meeting areas and study spaces support clubs, conversation and community service. Cultural activities documented by the centre include **exhibitions, film screenings, performances, workshops and celebrations**, with participation from learners, alumni, artists and visiting speakers.
## 2026 updates, courses and access
The **2026 educational programme** covers children, juniors and adults, including an **April conversation cycle** and intensive terms in **June, July and September**. Cultural-event dates are announced throughout the term; **no specific October 2026 performance has been verified**. Administrative opening generally runs **Monday through Saturday**, with morning and afternoon times; the centre closes **Sunday and during August**. Confirm library rules and whether a particular activity is open to non-students before attending.
## Contacts and practical visitor information
- **Address :** 2 boulevard El Qadissia, face à la nouvelle gare ferroviaire, 14000 Kénitra, Maroc
- **Phone :** +212 537 37 66 03
- **Email :** alckenitracontact@acamorocco.org
- **Official website :** [https://alckenitra.org/](https://alckenitra.org/)
## Related Culturama venues
[Institut français de Kénitra](/institutions/institut-francais-kenitra) · [American Language Center de Rabat](/institutions/american-language-center-rabat)
## Editorial sources and image credit
[aca.org.ma](https://aca.org.ma/contact-3/) · [alckenitra.org](https://alckenitra.org/about.html) · [alckenitra.org](https://alckenitra.org/library.html) · [alckenitra.org](https://alckenitra.org/cultural-events.html) · [alckenitra.org](https://alckenitra.org/courses.html)
*Image promotionnelle de l'ALC Kénitra hébergée sur son site officiel ; image de campagne, non photographie garantie des espaces intérieurs.*