Death of Moroccan Artist Abdelhadi Belkhayat at the Age of 85
Moroccan artist Abdelhadi Belkhayat passed away on the evening of January 30, 2026, at the military hospital in Rabat, at the age of 85, following a deterioration in his health, as reported by close sources.
A Pioneering Figure in Modern Moroccan Music
Born in 1940 in the city of Fez, Abdelhadi Belkhayat is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Moroccan music. He began his artistic career in the early 1960s and quickly made a name for himself with a unique style that blends classical Arabic poetry with Moroccan zajal, thereby contributing to the renewal of national musical expression.
From Secular Song to Spirituality
In 2012, Abdelhadi Belkhayat announced his definitive withdrawal from the music scene. He then turned to religious singing, spiritual commitment, and the Sufi path, participating in several mystical and devotional works, marking a new chapter in his personal and artistic journey.
