Nawell Madani in Morocco: Boycott Calls vs. Sold-Out Shows

The scheduling of Nawell Madani’s shows in the Kingdom comes amid persistent tensions between Morocco and Algeria. As soon as her visit was announced, numerous activists demanded the cancellation of the event, denouncing the hosting of Algerian artists accused of making comments hostile to Morocco. The campaign centered on the revival of old statements made by the comedian during a French television program, where her comments linking Moroccan women to witchcraft were deemed insulting and an affront to national dignity.

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Calls were made for the supervisory authorities to assume their responsibility for safeguarding the country’s image. For the boycott’s organizers, welcoming an artist associated with such comments is incompatible with protecting Moroccan cultural identity, particularly amid growing reciprocal media tensions between the two neighbors.

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The opposition nevertheless contrasts with the event’s commercial success. After selling out her first date in Casablanca, an additional performance was scheduled in the economic capital. The tour will officially begin on 25 March in Marrakech, before moving on to Casablanca and Rabat.