List of Famous people born in Morocco
Philippe Faucon
Philippe Faucon is a French film director, screenwriter and producer.
Karim Alami
Karim Alami is a retired tennis player from Morocco, who turned professional in 1990.
Nezha Bidouane
Nezha Bidouane is a retired Moroccan track and field hurdler who specialised in the 400 metres hurdles. A two-time World champion, she won the 400 m hurdles gold medal at the 1997 World Championships in Athens and the 2001 World Championships in Edmonton. In 1999, she won the silver medal at the World Championships in an African record time of 52.90 seconds. In 2000, she won the bronze medal at the Olympic Games.
Mohamed El Ouafa
Mohamed El Ouafa was a Moroccan diplomat and politician of the Istiqlal Party. He was Minister of Education in Abdelilah Benkirane's cabinet.
Mustapha Hadji
Mustapha Hadji is a retired Moroccan footballer and the current assistant manager of the Morocco national team. He was named the 50th greatest African player of all time by the African football expert Ed Dove.
Jannat
Jannat Mahid, known by her stage name Jannat, is a Moroccan singer. Born in Morocco and presently living in Egypt, Jannat sings in Egyptian Arabic.
Tarik Elyounoussi
Tarik Elyounoussi is a professional footballer who plays for Japanese club Shonan Bellmare. His preferred position is forward, but he can also play as an attacking midfielder.
Arnaud Di Pasquale
Arnaud Di Pasquale is a former professional tennis player from France.
Najat El Garaa
Najat El Garaa is a Paralympian athlete from Morocco competing mainly in category F40 discus throw events.
Mohamed Cheikh Biadillah
Mohamed Cheikh Biadillah is a Moroccan gastroenterologist and politician. He served as Minister of Health in the government of Driss Jettou from 2002 to 2007. He has been secretary general of the Authenticity and Modernity Party since February 2009.