Abdellah AZIZI, Moroccan Photographer & Video Maker
Abdellah Azizi is a Moroccan photographer and video producer with a profound love for storytelling through visuals. Born and raised in the cinematic city of Ouarzazate—known as the “Hollywood of Africa”—he grew up inspired by iconic films like Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, many of which were filmed in his hometown.
Abdellah Azizi
His passion for cinema led him to enroll in a local film school, where he graduated as a skilled film lighting technician. This marked the beginning of his journey into professional filmmaking. Driven by inspiration from legendary cinematographers like Roger Deakins and Emmanuel Lubezki, Abdellah’s work is grounded in serving narratives through meticulously crafted imagery.
After refining his craft further in Casablanca at an audiovisual school, Abdellah began working as a photographer and videographer for almaouja.com before transitioning into freelance work. This allowed him to collaborate with clients across diverse industries and expand his creative horizons.
A career highlight came with the Arhal Project, where Abdellah joined archaeologist Thomas Reitmaier to document the transhumance of Ait Atta nomadic families. The project, spanning the stunning landscapes of Morocco’s southern High Atlas to the Tamda prairie, was showcased internationally at the Historisches und Völkerkundemuseum in St. Gallen, Switzerland, in 2020.
Today, Abdellah continues to create compelling photographs and videos across Morocco, from Tangier to Rabat, Marrakech and Guerguerat, bringing stories to life through his unique artistic vision.
Exhibitions
Abdellah Azizi has been invited to showcase his Guerguerat Desert photo series at the Echoes of Sand & Stone exhibition, which will be held at L’Blassa Art Space in Marrakech, Morocco, starting on October 25th, 2024.
Regards croisés, capturing the portraits of orality, alongside the photographer Ken Wong Youk Hong. The photographs of are being exhibited until 2024 in la Maison de l’oralité in Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate.
The work of Abdellah Azizi with Thomas Ritmair on Ait Atta nomads has been published as Book titled “Temporary Nomads” and exhibited at the Historisches und Völkerkundemuseum St.Gallen
Clients
Testimonials
Abdellah is an extremely talented, capable, and hardworking professional and speaks very good English. He is also a skilled director and editor and is a kind and considerate traveling companion, and a good man to have with you in the field. I enjoyed his company tremendously and, at the end of our week together, I felt that I had made a new friend. Abdellah is one of the best photographers I have worked with (and that is really saying a lot). My only regret is that we live on different continents, as I would work with him again in a heartbeat!
I give Abdellah the highest possible recommendation. Your photo or video project will benefit from having him on board, and you will find him a genuine delight to work with. 6 stars out of 5.
Geoff Notkin
2-time Emmy winner President, Desert Owl Productions, Inc.
Abdellah is a phenomenal photographer with an incredible attitude and work ethic. I can not speak higher of him and would recommend him for any work you need in the world of photography.
Forrest McClain
MERIDIAN, Producer
We were lucky enough to get linked up with Abdellah Azizi, through a friend in Morocco. I run an NGO based out of Malawi and Abdellah came and shot 3 documentaries for us; two of them were around 10 minutes each and one was a promo montage. We could not be happier. He propelled our organization! The work was excellent, the angles were perfect, and the clips all flowed naturally together.
We have since used his documentaries and promo as a springboard for marketing, fundraising, and in multiple forums with other major international NGO’s and embassies. Without hesitation I can recommend AZIFOTO – Abdellah Azizi. He is very professional, yet has plenty of personality to keep you engaged!
Adam Gaskins
Country Director, Corps Africa, Malawi
had the pleasure and the honor to work with Abdellah Azizi on a musical residency, which took place in M’Hamid El Ghizlane in Morocco last October. A talented photographer who has the ability to capture the emotions in its purest form. Big thumbs up to Azifoto and I look forward to future collaborations.
Nathalie Levesque
President and founder of Marchandes d’idées interculturelles Inc.
Moroccan cities
Morocco is a captivating nation with a deep cultural heritage. Its diverse landscape, which includes mountains, deserts, sand dunes, and beaches, is located in North Africa. Morocco is a well-known tourist and investment destination because of its weather, location, and population particularly for the film and tourism industries.
Abdellah has captured images and produced videos for numerous clients everywhere across Morocco, from the city of Tangier, Marrakech, To Rabat and Dakhla.
Marrakech
“A place where Africa and Europe meet and mingle.” -Tayeb Salih. The city has been described as a crossroads of Amazigh, Arab, Andalusian, and sub-Saharan cultures. Marrakesh has serves as a major trading hub and cultural crossroads for centuries, and today is considered the most popular tourist destinations in Morocco.
Casablanca
With a population of over 3 million, Casablanca is the Morocco’s largest city and the industrial and commercial hub. The city’s economy is primarily based on finance and manufacturing. It is also a one of the major stock market in Africa.
Rabat
Rabat the capital, is a city with contrasting styles. Office buildings, embassies, and hotels line the modern avenues, while the old Medina feels like a different country. the city is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, and on the facing shore lies Salé, Rabat’s twin city.