Abdellah AZIZI, Moroccan Photographer
Abdellah Azizi is a Moroccan photographer and videographer with an unwavering passion for telling stories through images. Born and raised in Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa”—he grew up in the shadow of iconic film sets, where the interplay of light and shadow first sparked his imagination.
Guided by a love for cinema and inspired by the desert’s timeless beauty, Abdellah’s work captures the essence of Morocco: its landscapes, its people, and its untold stories. Driven by inspiration from legendary cinematographers like Roger Deakins and Emmanuel Lubezki, Abdellah’s work is grounded in serving narratives through meticulously crafted imagery. From the golden dunes of the Sahara and the rugged peaks of the Atlas Mountains to the vibrant streets of modern cities, his lens seeks to preserve the fleeting moments that connect us to the land and one another.
Abdellah’s journey began in film school, where he learned to shape light and frame emotion. Over the years, his craft has taken him across Morocco, collaborating with individuals and international organizations to document not just images, but experiences. He deepened his understanding of visual storytelling and ethics by attending a multimedia workshop hosted by World Press Photo, where he explored the principles of responsible photojournalism.
One of his most meaningful projects was the Arhal Project, where he walked alongside nomadic families, witnessing their lives and traditions as they unfolded across the southern High Atlas to the northern slopes.
For Abdellah, photography is more than a profession—it is a way to honor the world’s quiet beauty and bring its stories to light. Every photograph and film project he creates is infused with a deep respect for the moments that bring people together.
Porfolio
Exhibitions
Echoes of Sand & Stone
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.
Portraits of orality
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.
Temporary nomads
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.
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
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
Vox, Producer
I 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.