History and heritage
Famous friends of Morocco
64 actors, singers, athletes, designers and royals who married here, kept a home here, found their roots here or keep coming back, 30 of them from beyond Europe and North America. Tap a face for the story, in their own words where they told it.
4 married here 7 family celebrations 3 kept a home 13 moroccan roots 22 keeps coming back 16 holidays 22 told the story
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Married here Family celebrations Kept a home Moroccan roots Keeps coming back Holidays Told the story
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Where they went Marrakech: 42 Marrakech · 42 Casablanca: 6 Casablanca · 6 Rabat: 5 Rabat · 5 Tangier: 4 Tangier · 4 Moroccan Sahara: 2 Marrakech: 2 Tangier: 1 Chefchaouen: 1 Asni: 1 Southern Morocco: 1 Middle Atlas: 1 Fez: 1 Skhirat: 1 Casablanca: 1 Al Hoceima: 1 Toubkal: 1 Taza: 1 Safi: 1 Tafoughalt: 1 Taroudant: 1 Agadir: 1 Agafay Desert: 1 Tétouan: 1 Checked 2026-11-15. Every story links its sources; photos are from Wikimedia Commons under open licences, credited on each page. Dots are placed by town.
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Photo credits "2018 01 (Blue) - Chaouen" by Fbrandao.1963, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Jemaa el-Fnaa Marrakech at sunset" by Herokk, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Merzouga Dunes 2011" by Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Fes Bab Bou Jeloud 2011" by Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Taghazout village" by Jimbobbailey312, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Moroccan mint tea" by Reyes Martínez, CC0, via WordPress Photo Directory · source "Tubing" by eelke dekker, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr · source "Surfers riding large breaking wave" by Desert Morocco Adventure, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Surfers heading to moroccan waves at sunset" by Thomas balabaud, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Man surfing on sea waves" by Timothy Parrant, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Tables and chairs in old ornate building yard" by Moussa Idrissi, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Checked pavement in sunlight" by Furknsaglam, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Traditional market stall in fes morocco" by Moussa Idrissi, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Fishing boats moored at the port of essaouira in morocco" by Dmitriy CauseLove, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "A long wall overlooks the ocean and the city" by Dimitri Ana, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Man in blue shirt riding brown camel on beach" by Peter Schulz, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "View of Tangier harbour from the Kasbah walls" by David Jones, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr · source "Koutoubia mosque minaret in marrakesh" by Paul Macallan, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Blue courtyard in chefchaouen morocco" by Kyriacos Georgiou, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "A tent set up in the middle of a field" by Desert Morocco Adventure, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Brown high rise building during daytime" by mehdi lamaaffar, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Mosque illuminated by the setting sun with streetlights" by Oussama RAHIB, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Silhouette of a person at sunset on agadir beach" by ilyas izy, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Kiteboarding action on dakhla beach in morocco" by Mone Kostner, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Intricate brass door knockers on moroccan architecture" by Cornelis Johannes (Kees) van Leeuwen, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Sunlit alley in marrakech souk" by Salaheddine Es-sellak, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "An aerial view of a market at night" by Abdou Faiz, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Traditional moroccan shop in marrakech s medina" by Maria Burnay, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Blue and white painted houses on the cliff" by Pretty Pink, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Woman walking towards blue building wall" by maha mestassi, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "View of an alley and a building in chefchaouen morocco" by Mohamed El khayati, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Man in yellow robe sitting on brown sand during daytime" by Tatiana Zanon, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Shadows of a camel caravan in the desert" by Batın Özen, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Golden dunes of the sahara desert at dusk" by Stijn Dijkstra, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Colorful boats on bou regreg river rabat" by Anastasia Haritonov, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Sandstone walls of the citadel on the coast of rabat" by Jean Marc Bonnel, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "A person standing in a doorway of a building" by Anatol Rurac, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Arched passageway with ornate ceiling details" by Falco Negenman, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Sunrise over casablanca urban street scene" by Mohammed Safir, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "White and brown concrete building during daytime" by Mannie Nami, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Sunny day at agadir beach with visitors" by Moussa Idrissi, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "White boat on dock near buildings during daytime" by Hamza Yasri, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Traditional fishing boats on a misty harbor" by Khalil Moufadil, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Kitesurfing adventure in dakhla desert oasis" by Moussa Idrissi, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Kitesurfing adventure in oued ed dahab lagouira" by Moussa Idrissi, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Kitesurfers on the coast near dakhla fortress" by Mone Kostner, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "Gold doorway entrance to a building" by Sarah Hall, Pexels License, via Pexels · source "A large building with a lot of arches and flags on top of it" by Marcel L., Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "A building with arches and a clock on the side of it" by Jimmy Hu, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Casablanca (1942) original theatrical release poster" by Warner Bros., Inc.; artwork by Bill Gold, Public domain ({{PD-Art|PD-US-no notice}}), via Wikimedia Commons · source "Ait Benhaddou village in Morocco" by Alex Azabache, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Atlas Corporation Studios-Ouarzazate.jpg" by Yair Haklai, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Atlas Studio columns set (17690883312).jpg" by Benh LIEU SONG from London, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Entrée de la gare maritime du Port de Tanger Ville.jpg" by Jobt1962, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Le cruise-ferry Excellent de GNV dans le port de Tanger MED au Maroc le 30-10-2023.jpg" by Bertrand SOUBEYRAND, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Morocco exit 2019.jpg" by Cpenyak787, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Guimbri player, Marrakech.jpg" by Ahron de Leeuw, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Sintir player in Rabat, Morocco.JPG" by Lars Curfs (Grashoofd), CC BY-SA 3.0 nl, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Le jardin des majorelle 21.JPG" by Viault, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "La Mamounia entrance.jpg" by Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "La Mamounia interior II.jpg" by Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Morocco - Marrakech - La Mamounia (49122388543).jpg" by muffinn from Worcester, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Wandering tourists (2902041358).jpg" by mwanasimba from La Réunion, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Bab Lamrissa - Salé - Map of the Medina - October 2025.jpg" by Anass Sedrati, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "People walking through a narrow market alleyway" by Zoltan Fekeshazy, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Spring blossom Toubkal National Park.jpg" by Toni Wöhrl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Jebel Toubkal and a group of hikers.jpg" by Kurinurm, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Imlil and its 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via Unsplash · source "Night sky in the Sahara - Morocco.jpg" by Mustang Joe, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "At Oukaïmeden Observatory 2023 084.jpg" by Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Mountain photography (Milky Way over desert)" by David Billings, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Milky-way from the desert of M'hamid el Ghizlane" by Abdou Faiz, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Legzira beach2.jpg" by Walter Rodriguez, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Mirleft 2.jpg" by mehdi ahdid, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "شاطئ الگزيرة.jpg" by Hasna Abounaim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Spice shop in the souks.jpeg" by Dan Lundberg, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Puesto de frutos en el Zoco -- 2014 -- Marrakech, Marruecos.jpg" by J. Ligero Loarte, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Souk in Marrakech (54258286120).jpg" by Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "A view of a city with mountains in the background (Marrakesh)" by Gunnar Ridderström, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Fes Morocco Medina rooftops Sept 2014 - 1 (15922382065).jpg" by Andrew Nash from Vienna, Austria, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Panorama Fes el Bali Borj Sud Fez morocco - panoramio.jpg" by Hiroki Ogawa, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "A pool with a green door surrounded by palm trees" by Jessica Kantak Bailey, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Man selling oranges" by Mika Ruusunen, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Smile" by Aziz Acharki, Unsplash License, via Unsplash · source "Arco Triunfal de Caracalla. Volúbilis.jpg" by José Luis Filpo Cabana, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Bou Inania Madrasa DSCF4699.jpg" by R Prazeres, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Volubilis,Morocco.jpg" by Marcin Sochacki (Wanted), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Dirhams marocains (MAD).jpeg" by Freepius, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "ONCF Al Boraq at Tangier Terminus.jpg" by إيان, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Petit Taxi Fez.jpg" by Melyousfi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Guillaume Delisle Morocco 1707.jpg" by Guillaume de L'Isle, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Road N9 (Morocco) kz04.jpg" by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "First Snow in Morocco (MODIS).jpg" by MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Kitesurf-Dakhla-Morocco (4)" by Nomadz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Bab Kasbah, Tangier" by David Jones, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Kasbah des Oudaias P1060356" by Pline, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "City walls at the port, Essaouira 01" by Adam Harangozó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source "Sunshine on mosque Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco - Flickr - Milamber's portfolio" by Milamber's portfolio, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source King Salman: Ron Przysucha / U.S. Department of State, Public domain · source Agbani Darego: Daregodarego, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Shah Rukh Khan: Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 · source Shakira: Junta de Andalucía, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source Idris Elba: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Madonna: Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0 · source Liam Hemsworth: Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0 · source Zlatan Ibile: WALINTEEN PRO, CC BY 3.0 · source Priyanka Chopra: Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 · source Maluma: Junta de Andalucía, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source David Beckham: Soccer Aid for Unicef, CC BY 3.0 · source Jessica Alba: Kevin Paul, CC BY 4.0 · source Elle Macpherson: Eva Rinaldi, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source Hussein Fahmy: Raafat, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source Davido: OLAMIPOSI DANIEL, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Ranveer Singh: Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 · source Richard Branson: U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain · source Oprah Winfrey: US Embassy South Africa, Public domain · source Kylie Minogue: PhilipRomanoPhoto, CC BY 4.0 · source Nancy Ajram: Diana Farroukh, CC BY 2.0 · source Youssou N'Dour: Kotoviski photograph by Henryk Kotowski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source Nora Fatehi: Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 · source María Fernanda Yepes: Pulzo, CC BY 3.0 · source Gordon Ramsay: Dave Pullig, CC BY 2.0 · source Katy Perry: Colleen Sturtevant, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Ragheb Alama: User:Karim wahdan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source Emmanuel Adebayor: Roger Gorączniak, CC BY 3.0 · source Vinícius Júnior: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Lewis Hamilton: Gerardo Lazzari, CC BY 2.0 · source Anthony Bourdain: Peabody Awards, CC BY 2.0 · source Lionel Messi: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Amy Jackson: Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 · source Robert De Niro: Harald Krichel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Huang Xiaoming: Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0 · source Orlando Bloom: Harald Krichel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source French Montana: MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME, CC BY 4.0 · source Park Myung-soo: acrofan.com, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source Charlie Chaplin: Strauss-Peyton Studio, Public domain · source Nobu Matsuhisa: Sethluifoodtravel (YouTube), CC BY 3.0 · source Jamel Debbouze: Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source Félix Auger-Aliassime: Hameltion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Alber Elbaz: Elad Sarig, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Gad Elmaleh: Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source Yassine Bounou: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Jean Reno: Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source Hakim Ziyech: Кирилл Венедиктов, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source Achraf Hakimi: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Brahim Díaz: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Cristiano Ronaldo: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Kylian Mbappé: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Jacques Chirac: Christian Lambiotte, CC BY 4.0 · source Nicolas Sarkozy: European People's Party, CC BY 2.0 · source Pedro Sánchez: Arne Müseler, CC BY-SA 3.0 de · source Xavi Hernández: Steindy, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source Maria Sharapova: Collision Conf, CC BY 2.0 · source Maria Grazia Chiuri: Hopewealth, CC BY 4.0 · source La Fouine: Unknown author, CC BY 4.0 · source RedOne: Warner Bros. Records, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Film location photo, Aït Benhaddou: Petar Milošević, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Film location photo, Atlas Studios, Ouarzazate: Yair Haklai, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Film location photo, Casablanca: Milamber's portfolio, CC BY 2.0 · source Film location photo, Marrakech: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0 · source Film location photo, Tangier: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Film location photo, Essaouira: Adam Harangozó, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Film location photo, Erfoud: Joaoleitao, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source Film location photo, Rabat: Petar Milošević, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Film location photo, High Atlas: Mounir Neddi, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Film location photo, Agadir: Mwintirew, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Film location photo, Merzouga and Erg Chebbi: Thomas Fuhrmann, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Film location photo, El Jadida: Guilandre, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source Film location photo, Meknes: Steven Lek, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Film location photo, Volubilis: Mustang Joe, CC0 · source Film location photo, Fes: Petar Milošević, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Film location photo, Draa Valley near Zagora: Hammou bakkass, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source Film location photo, Taroudant: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source Film location photo, Chefchaouen: Fbrandao.1963, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source "Main Gate Chellah Rabat Nov25" by Timothy A. 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Can, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source
