Pilot Confucius Institute – Mohammed V University, Rabat

## Background and university partnership The **Pilot Confucius Institute at Mohammed V University in Rabat** is a **Moroccan–Chinese university cooperation institution** established through the partnership between Mohammed V University and **Beijing International Studies University**. The collaboration began in **2008**, supporting Chinese-language education and later the establishment of a **Chinese Studies academic pathway in 2012**. This university-linked institute is **separate from the China Cultural Center on Rue Jbel Moussa**, which has a different institutional role and address. ## Language education and cultural activities A **new home for the Pilot Confucius Institute was inaugurated in Rabat on 14 June 2022**, with Moroccan university leaders and Chinese cooperation representatives. It provides **Mandarin instruction for young people and adults, teacher-development work** and opportunities to explore written Chinese, cultural traditions and university exchange. As with other university programmes, course registration, language testing and access to events depend on current eligibility and the advertised academic calendar. ## Verified events and programmes In **March 2026**, institute director **Karima Yatribi** appeared on **Medi1 Soir** to discuss **Chinese New Year, the Year of the Horse**, and the institute's cultural programme. Mohammed V University has also published a **2025–2026 Confucius registration notice**. **The precise street address of the institute’s new building and routine reception hours have not been independently confirmed**. Avenue des Nations Unies is the university presidency address, **not necessarily the institute's classrooms**; check with university administration before visiting. The image depicts **a Chinese-language classroom**, not the building exterior. ## Practical visiting information - **Address :** Université Mohammed V de Rabat – siège de l’Institut pilote Confucius, Rabat ; adresse précise du bâtiment à confirmer (la présidence de l’université est avenue des Nations Unies, Agdal) - **Phone :** not verified - **Official information :** [https://www.um5.ac.ma/um5/node/1256](https://www.um5.ac.ma/um5/node/1256) ## Related cultural institutions [Centre culturel de Chine à Rabat](/institutions/centre-culturel-de-chine-rabat) · [Institut français de Rabat](/institutions/institut-francais-rabat) · [Institut Confucius – Hassan II Casablanca](/institutions/institut-confucius-hassan-ii-casablanca) ## Sources and image credits [www.um5.ac.ma](https://www.um5.ac.ma/um5/node/1256) · [fr.hespress.com](https://fr.hespress.com/267879-inauguration-a-rabat-du-nouveau-siege-de-linstitut-pilote-confucius-2.html) · [www.dailymotion.com](https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xa1hxh6) · [snrtnews.com](https://snrtnews.com/article/74691) *SNRT News — photo d’un cours de langue chinoise lié à l’Institut Confucius de l’Université Mohammed V à Rabat (2023). Photo du cadre pédagogique, pas de la façade ; droits à vérifier..*