From the ancient city of Fez to the modern metropolis of Dubai, and now India, where she currently resides, Lamiaee Slassi—known to her audience as Lamiss Amya—is charting her own course in the world of music. With a violin in one hand and a mixer in the other, she weaves together Eastern roots and contemporary rhythms, telling the story of a Moroccan woman determined to leave her mark through music.
Dr. Ahmed Chekairi, a Moroccan-born anaesthetist trained in Oxford and with 25 years of NHS experience, has launched For Better Health, a UK-standard primary care initiative in Morocco. His goal is to transform community healthcare access across the country, combining digital tools, affordable services, and public health outreach.
From the narrow alleys of ancient Fez to the lecture halls of the University of Pennsylvania, and from the corridors of Disney in Orlando to training platforms across the Gulf, Moroccan Hicham Amrani has carved out an exceptional professional path, one that blends ambition with knowledge, and experience with influence. What began as a passion for learning has evolved into a career coaching high-profile public figures in the region and authoring works aimed at sharing his insights on
For as long as he can remember, Larbi Sahraoui has had a deep-rooted passion for traditional Moroccan clothing, which he began sketching as a child. Though far from his hometown of Larache, it was in Granada and later Paris that the now internationally recognized fashion designer honed his craft. Under his professional name, Leo Norma, he reimagines the Moroccan caftan, transforming it into bold, contemporary pieces infused with the timeless elegance of this ancestral garment.
When Nisrine Kasbaoui returned from the United States to Morocco, it was not just a move, but a return as a bearer of dreams and identity. Her journey was about more than geography, it was about giving a cultural voice through fabrics and designs that carry deep meaning. What began as a personal need grew into a project celebrating Amazigh heritage in a modern style, aiming for global reach without losing its roots.
Maysoun Bouga, originally from Casablanca, uses Applied Theater to reconnect with her Amazigh heritage by rediscovering Moroccan folktales and language. Her cross-cultural show Sunrise to Sunset, which will take place on Thursday, June 12, in Casablanca, blends storytelling, dance, and music to celebrate Amazigh and First Nations Australian cultures.
From the village of Ait Yahya ou Ala in the Atlas Mountains to the royal tables of kings and leaders in the Gulf, Moroccan chef Khalid Housti has forged an extraordinary culinary journey. Migration wasn’t his initial goal, but rather a twist of fate that became an opportunity for excellence—and a dignified representation of Morocco on the world stage.
A passionate enthusiast of history and the performing arts, Mohamed Aadroun combines his three areas of interest through the Andalusian Orchestra of Amsterdam (AAO), which he co-founded. As the artistic director, he has curated musical performances that have played a key role in promoting Andalusian music in the Netherlands. Through this initiative, he weaves his own family heritage into a contemporary cultural movement that is open to the world.