Celebrities who have visited Morocco

Morocco is a country very rich in history and culture; it has managed to attract many celebrities from
around the world over the years. From Hollywood stars to music, sports and fashion personalities,
Morocco has been a destination of choice for many celebrities due to its natural beauty, fascinating
culture and legendary hospitality. Some use it as a destination for their offline getaways, others like
writer Juan Goytisolo or designer Yves Saint Laurent make it their second residency in Marrakech by
buying a riad in the Medina to mingle with the Marrakchi.
Morocco is also the place where many personalities come to celebrate their wedding or birthday
anniversaries.
Among the most famous celebrities to have visited Morocco are:

1-Winston Churchill:

The former British Prime Minister who visited Morocco in 1935, where he was able
to meet King Mohammed V and visited the cities of Tangier and Marrakech.

2-Yves Saint Laurent:

The famous French fashion designer bought a property in Marrakech in the 1980s,
where he spent much of his life and created many collections inspired by Moroccan culture.

3-Cristiano Ronaldo:

the Portuguese football star visited Morocco in 2018 for the inauguration of a
sports complex in Tangier, where a crowd of enthusiastic fans welcomed it.

4-Robert De Niro:

The American actor visited Morocco in 2006 to attend the Marrakech International
Film Festival, where he was honoured for his entire career.

5-Naomi Campbell:

The British model has visited Morocco several times over the years, and even
organized his own fashion show in the Moroccan desert in 2019.

6-David Beckham:

The British football star visited Morocco in 2011 to shoot an ad for a perfume brand,
and was greeted by a crowd of crazy fans.

7-Johnny Depp:

The American actor visited Morocco in 2015 for the shooting of the movie “Pirates of
the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge”, and was spotted in Marrakech shopping in the local souks.

8-Michelle Obama:

The former American First Lady visited Morocco in 2016 to promote girls’ education
and was welcomed by King Mohammed VI and his wife Princess Lalla Salma.

9-Martin Scorsese:

The famous American director visited Morocco in 2016 for the shooting of his film
“Silence”, where he filmed in the cities of Marrakech and Casablanca.
These celebrities are just a small part of a long list of personalities who have visited Morocco over the
years. The country continues to attract visitors from around the world, and is a destination of choice for
those looking to explore a unique and fascinating culture.