فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The funeral of the late Moroccan actor Mohamed El Khalfi took place on Sunday in Casablanca, following his passing on Saturday at the age of 87 after a long battle with illness.
The burial ceremony was held after the Dhuhr and funeral prayers at the Achouhada Mosque, with the late actor laid to rest at the Achouhada Cemetery. The funeral was attended by members of his family, close friends, as well as numerous artists and media professionals who accompanied him to his final resting place.
In statements gathered by MAP on this occasion, the family and friends of the deceased expressed their deep sorrow, affirming that “Morocco has lost one of the pillars of theater and television.” They highlighted that the late actor left an artistic legacy that will remain etched in memory forever.
Born in Casablanca in 1937, Mohamed El Khalfi left a significant artistic heritage in theater, television, and cinema, earning him a special place among Moroccan audiences.
El Khalfi began his artistic career in 1957 in amateur theater alongside prominent figures such as Tayeb Saddiki and Ahmed Tayeb Laâlej. In 1959, he founded the “Popular Theater” troupe and later “United Artists,” where renowned artists like the late Thouraya Jabrane shone.
He was also among the first to leave a mark on Morocco’s audiovisual landscape in the early 1960s with his first television series titled “The Sacrifice.”
In cinema, he participated in works such as “Silence, No Entry” by director Abdallah Mesbahi, “Here and There” by director Mohammed Ismail, and “The Beautiful Days of Scheherazade” by Mustapha Derkaoui, among others.
May God have mercy on Mohamed El Khalfi’s soul, grant him eternal peace, and provide patience and solace to his family, loved ones, and fans.
