Death of Abderrahim Tounsi, known as Abderraouf

Sad day for Morocco. Comedian Abderrahim Tounsi, known as Abderraouf, has died following a long illness, according to information published by his son Osama on social networks.

Born in Casablanca in 1939, Abderraouf joined the resistance movement in 1953. He was even imprisoned for a year. As soon as he was released, he started in the theater.

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The character of Abderraouf was born in 1967. “It’s the costume that created Abderraouf. While having fun trying on several costumes, I discovered that one in particular inspired me. A silly character I mimic a voice that I think goes well with the character. I liked it,” he explains. One of Abderraouf’s former classmates, a true embodiment of silliness, would also be behind the birth of this hilarious character.

He then becomes the quintessential comic character, a kind of “National Charlot”. In everyday language, it is even synonymous with ridiculous. And even if young people don’t know it at all, the expression is still relevant.