Renowned Moroccan Actor Hicham Ichaab Dies at 53 After Long Illness
A major figure in television and theater in Morocco, the artist and actor Hicham Ichaab died on Thursday, February 16 at the CHU in Fez, following a long illness.
He was one of the greatest figures on the Moroccan artistic scene. Hicham Ichaab was also known through several television productions such as "Wejaa Trab" by director Chafik Shimi, "Zinat Al Hayat" and "’iilaa al’abad" by Brahim Chkiri, "Hdidan", "Zhar o Mricha" and many others that made him a beloved artist among Moroccans.
The actor’s reputation goes beyond Moroccan borders. He also acted in Syrian series such as "Rabie Kortoba", "Molouk al tawaef", "Al Faruq" and others that made him indispensable in the sector. He had gradually disappeared from the Moroccan artistic scene for medical reasons.
Related Articles
-
The French Safran Group will build a large factory near Casablanca dedicated to Airbus A320 aircraft (280 million euros)
14 February 2026
-
After a high-speed chase in Tangier, the investigation reveals a drug trafficking operation by helicopter to Spain
14 February 2026
-
Will Morocco be impacted by Stellantis’ new strategy?
13 February 2026
-
Fifteen hotels distinguished by the Forbes Travel Guide 2026 (list)
13 February 2026
-
GenZ 212 : Zineb Kharroubi, a figure of protest in France, arrested in Marrakech
13 February 2026