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
-
Morocco Faces Backlash Over Israeli Military Participation in US-Led Exercise
21 May 2025
-
Marrakech Nightclub Shut Down for Using National Anthem to Promote Alcohol
21 May 2025
-
Former Moroccan MP and American Businessman Among Four Jailed in Public Funds Embezzlement Case
21 May 2025
-
Moroccan Hotels Offer Eid al-Adha Packages Without Ritual Slaughter, Following Royal Guidance
21 May 2025
-
Morocco Ranks 4th Globally in Schengen Visa Applications, EU Data Shows
21 May 2025