Discover the best Moroccan documentaries that combine art and reality.

Moroccan cinema is a mirror that reflects reality and reveals the details of people's lives as they are, without artificiality or distortion. In recent years, a large number of Moroccan documentaries have emerged, addressing stories from the depths of society, in addition to focusing on important social, historical, and cultural issues. These films are not just an artistic medium, but also a visual reference that documents pivotal moments in the development of Moroccan society. In this article, we review some of the most successful Moroccan documentaries.

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Moroccan documentary films There are a number of Moroccan documentary films that have won numerous awards and left an unforgettable artistic mark on the world of Moroccan cinema, most notably:

Ahmed Casio's film Ahmed Cassio is one of the most prominent Moroccan films released in 2010. Its story revolves around a touching dramatic plot, as the work tells the story of Ahmed Jassous, an orphan who lost his parents in the Gaza fires of 1924, before his life changes completely when Lieutenant Bourget and his friend Cassio find him and take him in. The film was written and directed by Ismail Al-Saidi, and stars Sanaa Akroud, Jamal Al-Abbasi, Marc Duret, Aziz Dahiur, Rabie Al-Qati, and Clémence Thioli.

The film won the Best Feature Film Award at the 8th International African Film Festival in Cannes, France.

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The Professor movie One of the Moroccan documentaries released in 2020, it premiered in Moroccan cinemas on February 8, 2020. In a dramatic context full of excitement and suspense, the series revolves around a researcher and university professor in chemistry who manages to reach an important scientific discovery, but soon faces intense pressures aimed at dissuading him from completing his research or abandoning it. It was written and directed by Mohamed Ali Majboud and Ali Majboud, and starred Issam Bouali, Sonia Akacha, Fahad Benchemsi, and Mustafa Khouna.

Small Joys movie Among the Moroccan documentary films that take place in a dramatic setting is the film "Small Joys", produced in 2015. Its story takes place in the Moroccan city of Tetouan during the 1950s, where a strong friendship begins between two girls, one of whom is a singer performing in a female musical group. Through this friendship, the film offers an inside look at the conservative society of that time. Directed and written by Mohamed Cherif Tribak, and starring Fatima Al-Khamari, Soumaya Amghar, Farah Al-Fassi, Fama Al-Farrah, Anissa Al-Enaya, and Maha Daoud, the film won a number of awards at the National Film Festival in Tangier, where it won the award for Best Feature Film Screenplay, the award for Best Female Role for star Farah Al-Fassi, and the Cinema Clubs Award.

The Beautiful Days of Shahrzad movie The Beautiful Days of Shahrazad is one of the most prominent Moroccan documentary films that left a strong and unforgettable mark in the hearts and minds of audiences. Despite being released more than forty years ago (first shown in 1982), it has created a huge buzz and is beloved by many. The events take place in an atmosphere inspired by the world of One Thousand and One Nights, where a child is born with supernatural magical powers that play a crucial role in thwarting a plot against the Caliph, who ultimately rewards him by marrying him to his daughter. Directed and written by Taher Al-Mukhtar, starring Ghada Al-Shamaa, Tamara Ibrahim, Abdel Salam Al-Dalbi, and Mazhar Hakim.

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Amok movie One of the most famous and unforgettable Moroccan cinematic works, no matter how many years pass, is the film Amok, which was first shown in Russian cinemas in 1983. The film deals with the life of Mathieu Cymbala, a teacher in a village in South Africa. He receives a letter from an old friend informing him that his sister is suffering from a health problem. He decides to travel to Johannesburg, where he meets his friend Sekou, who accompanies him on his exploration of the strange city. During his journey, he meets his sister Josephine, who, like him, was raised with religious values, but took a different path in her life. During his journey, he also meets his brother, who is involved in union work and defending workers' rights. The film was written and directed by Souheil Ben Barka and stars Robert Linsole, Yves Benneton, Zorica Luzic, Giovanni Attanasio, and other stars. The film won the Golden Award at the 13th Moscow International Film Festival.

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Amina movie In 1980, the film Amina was released, becoming one of the most famous Moroccan documentary films ever produced. Its story revolves around a poor young student named Amina who lives in a Moroccan village and always strives to develop herself, succeed in her education and achieve her goal. However, she begins to face many difficulties, including her family’s rejection of her when she becomes pregnant while unmarried, so she insists on her decision not to get married. It was directed by Mohamed Tazi and starred Mustafa Al-Mohammadi and Najda Sabah.

Fragments of the Sky movie During the past year (2024), the Moroccan documentary film “Shards of Heaven” was shown among Moroccan films. It tells the story of the famous Moroccan scientist, Abdel Rahman, who uses meteorite fragments to reveal the secrets of the formation of the Earth and life. The story revolves around a young man named Mohammed, of Bedouin origins, who lives in the western eastern desert and embarks on an exceptional adventure in search of a meteorite, hoping that it will be the key to a better future for him and his family. It was directed by Adnan Baraka, who contributed to the editing with Karen German, and starring Abdel Rahman Abhi and Mohammed Bakha. The film’s director won the Best Arab Documentary Film Award.

The Empty Quarter movie The story of the 2023 film "The Empty Quarter" revolves around two people named Mehdi and Hamid, who embark on a journey through remote areas of Morocco to collect loans from farmers for their agency. However, their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a dangerous criminal who changes the course of events. Directed and written by Faouzi Bensaidi, and starring Fahad Benchemsi, Hajar Krikaa, Abdelhadi Taleb, and Nahza Rahil, the film's director won the Best Director Award at the Valencia International Film Festival.

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Ultimately, Moroccan documentaries reflect Moroccan reality and address important topics, discussing numerous social issues that concern many classes in Morocco, but in an engaging and distinctive style.