Beloved Moroccan Comedy Pioneer Mustapha Dassoukine Dies at 82

Mustapha Dassoukine participated in many Moroccan films and television series, as well as humorous works. He marked the public with his talent and unique humor, especially with his sidekick Mustapha Zaâri.

After the death of his eldest son and the loss of his wife, Mustapha Dassoukine had withdrawn from the artistic scene for many years. He only made very rare appearances.

Despite his absence, he remained a popular figure, especially in his hometown of Casablanca.