Diaspo #93 : Nadia Bouras, debunking myths on Moroccan migration in the Netherlands

Born and raised in Amsterdam, Nadia Bouras is a Moroccan-Dutch historian who is interested in debunking myths on Moroccan migration in the Netherlands. The researcher is currently working on a book and a documentary on Amsterdam’s first Arab school.

Diaspo #92 : Rakidd, drawing to denounce injustice

Rachid Sguini, also known as Rakidd, is known for his amazing drawings. The young French-Moroccan cartoonist has different themes to his drawings that are humorous, light and sometimes sad and ferocious.

Diaspo #91 : Loubna Ayouch, combining two passions in South Africa

In South Africa, Loubna Ayouch owns a fashion line that showcases her love for art and clothes. The painter roamed Europe and settled down in Johannesburg, where she combined two of her passions.

Diaspo #90 : Saad El Guerrab, making universal music

Born and raised in Casablanca, Saad El Guerrab has made his way to the world of music in both Paris and Brussels, where he conducted several musical projects.

Diaspo #89 : Mustapha Chichaoui, embracing life through boxing

Passionate about combat sports, French-Moroccan boxer Mustapha Chichaoui is planning to settle down in Morocco to set up a training camp in his parent’s hometown to prepare Moroccan champions for tomorrow.

Diaspo #88 : Hanane Ouaddahou, an ambitious chef in the United Arab Emirates  

Moroccans and others knew her from a Moroccan cooking show that she hosts on OSN Al Youm. Hanane Ouaddahou has, since then, become a culinary arts consultant and a businesswoman who is planning to launch a range of Moroccan products.

Diaspo #87 : Rachid Hanbali, the first Arab painter to exhibit at London's Mall Galleries

Born in Sidi Ifni and currently living in Spain, Rachid Hanbali developed his love for drawing and painting in Tetouan, before flying to Granada and making himself a name among the prestigious contemporary figurative painters.

Diaspo #86 : Youssef Belmabkhout, an untiring advocate of scientific research

Prize-winning petrochemical engineer Youssef Belmabkhout has been active in the areas of research since 2002. The Moroccan-Canadian professional defends research and the role played by the human capital.

Diaspo #85 : Nour Eddine Fatty, a street musician who conquered Italy

From Ouezzane to Rome, a long journey that made of Nour Eddine Fatty a world-famous musician. His music is a mix between jajouka, Arab-Andalusian and Sicilian rhythms. He rose to fame after roaming Italy as a street musician.

Diaspo #84 : Tarek Elmarhri, a trader on the hunt for challenges

In 2013, Tarek Elmarhri set up a trading company for independent traders. He hopes to launch one in Casablanca, the economic heart of Morocco for, he says, responding to a demand that will grow in the Kingdom.