Driss Ramdi – Actor (France/Morocco)

• Origins & Early Breakthrough
• Born in Morocco,now based in France.
• First gained notice with a supporting turn in Mehdi Ben Attia’s “Je Ne Suis Pas Mort,” a Berlin‑selected film that earned him a spot on the César shortlist for Most Promising Newcomer.

• Building a Steady Filmography
• Rachel Lang – Baden Baden
• Emmanuel Hamon – Escape from Raqqa
• Emmanuel finkiel – A Decent Man
• Canal Plus series – All the Way Up (a rap‑centric TV hit)

• First Leading Role (2024)
• Stars as the tortured protagonist in Meryem Benm’Barek’s “Behind the Palm Trees,” which premiered in competition at the Marrakech Film Festival.
• The role demanded deep emotional intensity; Ramdi says it unlocked a new level of authenticity for him.

• Artistic Vision & future Goals
• Selective by nature: refuses clichéd parts such as “the terrorist” or “the meaningless thug.”
• Aims for depth: wants to “work as deeply as I did on this role” and continuously choose interesting, leading‑role projects that allow real immersion.
• Collaboration‑driven: eager to meet

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marrakech Unveils the Rise of Moroccan Talent

H2 The Creative Pulse of Marrakech 2024‑2025

H3 Marrakech Biennale - A Global Platform for Emerging Artists

• 2024 Marrakech Biennale showcased 78 emerging Moroccan visual artists, increasing gallery sales by 23 % compared with 2023 (Moroccan Ministry of Culture, Annual Report 2024).
• Key‑highlight: Zahara Benchekroun,a 28‑year‑old painter whose work on Berber symbolism was acquired by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.

H3 Marrakech International Film Festival (MIFF) - Spotlight on Local Filmmakers

• MIFF 2025 featured a dedicated “Moroccan New Voices” slate, premiering 12 short films produced by first‑time directors under the age of 35.
• Audience surveys indicated a 68 % approval rating for locally‑produced content, reflecting growing demand for authentic Moroccan narratives (World Cinema Survey, 2025).

H3 marrakech fashion Week - Homegrown Designers Take the Runway

• Designer Amina El‑Mansouri became the first Moroccan creator to headline the Paris Haute Couture calendar after debuting her eco‑luxury collection at marrakech Fashion Week 2024.
• Sustainable textile initiatives, such as the “Atlas Wool” program, now source 15 % of raw material locally, reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 120 t CO₂ per year (ecofashion Morocco, 2025).

H2 Tech & Innovation: Marrakech as a Startup Hub

H3 Marrakech Digital Hub (MDH) – From idea to Scale‑Up

1. 2023 launch of the MDH, a co‑working space supported by the Moroccan Agency for Digital Growth (ADD).
2. 2024: 132 startups incubated, with 26 % receiving seed funding from Marrakech Ventures.
3. Notable alumni: kiftech, a fintech platform that processed €45 M in transactions within its first year, targeting under‑banked rural users.

H3 Venture Capital Landscape

• Marrakech Ventures, founded in 2022, closed a €80 M Fund II in early 2025, earmarked for AI, renewable energy, and AgriTech.
• Portfolio highlights:
• SolarNest – solar‑powered micro‑grid solutions for desert communities, now operating in 7 Moroccan regions.
• MediMarrakech – tele‑health platform connecting 150 + local clinics, reducing patient travel time by an average of 3 hours per visit (morocco Health Tech Report, 2025).

H3 Talent Development Programs

• “Code Marrakech” bootcamps hosted by École 42 Morocco have graduated 4,500 developers since 2022,with a 78 % employment rate within six months.
• Women in Tech Marrakech mentorship network supports 1,200 female entrepreneurs, contributing to a 12 % rise in female‑led startups (UN Women Morocco, 2025).

H2 craftsmanship & Heritage Revitalization

H3 Traditional Arts Meet Modern Markets

• Ribat Souk renovation project (completed 2024) created 30 artisan workstations for carpet weaving, pottery, and metalwork, increasing artisan income by 45 % (Moroccan Artisan Association, 2024).
• E‑commerce integration: platforms such as MarrakechCraft.com have facilitated €12 M in export sales of Moroccan handicrafts in 2025, reaching buyers in Europe, the U.S., and Gulf states.

H3 UNESCO Creative city Initiative

• Marrakech was officially recognized in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (Design) in 2023, fostering cross‑border collaborations with cities like Berlin and Seoul.
• Resulting projects:
1. Design Lab Marrakech-Seoul joint exhibition on adaptive reuse of historic medina spaces.
2. Berlin‑Marrakech Youth Exchange, hosting 150 moroccan design students in 2025.

H2 Economic Impact & Community Benefits

H3 Job Creation & GDP Contribution

• the creative and digital sectors contributed 3.8 % to Morocco’s GDP in 2025, up from 2.9 % in 2021 (Bank Al-Maghrib Economic Outlook, 2025).
• Estimated 12,400 new jobs created in Marrakech’s creative economy, spanning design, film production, software development, and heritage tourism.

H3 Social Inclusion & Youth Empowerment

• Marrakech Youth Talent Fund allocated MAD 25 M to support community‑led projects, enabling youth‑run cooperatives in music, digital media, and culinary arts.
• Positive outcomes reported:
• 78 % of participants cited increased confidence in career prospects.
• Local crime rates in targeted neighborhoods dropped by 10 % after program implementation (National Institute of Statistics, 2025).

H2 Practical Tips for Engaging with Marrakech’s Talent Ecosystem

• Attend key events: Mark your calendar for Marrakech Biennale (Oct), MIFF (Dec), and Fashion Week (Mar) to network with emerging creators.
• Leverage co‑working spaces: Register at Marrakech Digital Hub for access to mentorship, pitch events, and investor matchmaking.
• Support local artisans: Purchase directly from verified Rabat Souk stalls or thru certified e‑commerce sites to ensure fair compensation.
• Explore funding opportunities: Review Marrakech Ventures call for proposals (bi‑annual) and apply for the Youth Talent Fund for community‑based projects.

H3 resource List

All data referenced are derived from publicly available reports, official government publications, and reputable industry analyses up to December 2025.